Research update: Most of the other Riddle heads of household were from NC. using this criteria: Stoddard Co., Mo., Ky connection, and/or son named John. I found: 1860 census Liberty twp Stoddard Co., Mo., PO Bloomfield, Mo. 17 16 Peter Riddle 41 M Ky Farmer Ellen 31 F NC Nancy C. 8 F Mo Amanda M. 6 F Mo John 4 M Mo 20 19 David Riddle 27 M Ky Farmer Julia Ann 20 F Ky Mary Bell 5 F Ky George 3 M Ky Hannah Herring 16 F Ky 69 65 Sarah Riddle 60 F Pennsylvania Farmer Elizabeth 20 F Ky James 16 M Ky Seander 14 F Ky Madison 13 M Ky George 6 M Ill Mary Ellen 2 F Ill Bird Riddle 2? M Ky 70 66 Lewis Riddle ?5 M Ky Farmer Jane 22 F Ind Eliza J. 4 F Mo George F. 2 M Mo George Walker 19 M Mo The 1870 census is very hard to read Liberty twp, Stoddard Co., Mo PO appears to be different but I can't tell what it is. Ellen Riddle changed her birth state from NC to Ky here. 215 215 Peter Riddle 52 M W Ky Ellen F W Ky Amanda F W Mo John M W Mo Margaret 6 F W Mo S? 2 M W Mo If anyone can add to this, please do. Cathie