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    1. Scott Co., AR - 1850
    2. Jim Barrett
    3. The following information was copied from "1850 AGRICULTURAL CENSUS SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS" which is posted online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~arscott/ag1850.htm . Isaac Powell was my 3rd great grandfather, Wm. was his son and my 2nd great grandfather. Isaac Powell had 25 acres of improved land valued at $200.00 and $20.00 worth of farming implements. He also owned 3 horses, 4 milch cows, 4 working oxen, one other head of cattle and 40 swine valued at $204.00. His farm had produced 300 bushels of Indian corn, 100 bushels of oats, 33 lbs. of wool, 5 bushels of peas and beans, 10 bushels of Irish potatoes, 150 bushels of sweet potatoes, $12.00 worth of orchard produce and 200 lbs. of butter valued at $75.00. The value of his animals slaughtered was unreadable. Wm. G.W. Powell had 25 acres of improved land valued at $300.00 and farming tools worth $25.00. He owned 2 horses, 6 milch cows, 7 other cattle and 30 hogs valued at $227.00. His crops were 450 bushels of Indian corn, 370 lbs. of rice, 1 bale of cotton, $10.00 worth of orchard produce and 50 lbs. of butter worth $25.00. His buchered animals were valued at $25.00. Thanks to the Scott Co. group for putting this information online! Jim Barrett Bedford, TX

    04/17/2004 02:06:38