Ruth, Aren't computer databases wonderful? If you have not already done so, then you can ID additional Columbia Twp family surnames by typing in "Columbia" in the search line on the 1880 Ohio CD. and then take only those that come up as being in Lorain Co., as well doing the same for Cuyahoga Co. in the 1820 census but for Lorain Co. in the 1830, 1840 & 1850 at Ancestry.com Curious as to how many Columbia Twp family names have you identified so far? Hope we will see them as a link soon on the http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH Genealogy Lookup Volunteer http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen A proud RootsWeb Supporter Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://www.raogk.org Life Member of Ohio Genealogical Society http://www.ogs.org/