This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathkil Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/10031.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It was probably a response to the question asked; cause of death is not listed on censuses as far as I have seen. The 1880 census asked a question: "Is the person (on the day of the Enumerators visit) sick or temporarily disabled so as to be unable to attend to ordinary business or duties? If so, what sickness or disability? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.