This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ar403 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.sinks/139.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't have my stuff in front of me but I think Powell was in the 1840 Jasper Il census and then in 1850, Powell is out if the picture and Elizabeth is there, listed with three of her children: William, George and Harriett. I don't think Elizabeth moved although I seem to recall the county may have changed names (will have to go back and look)because if you look at a few pages of 1850 census she is on you'll see that many of the neighbors names are the same as they were in the 1840 census when Powell was still in the picture. I don't know what happened to the son William and wonder if he died in the war or even before. George is fairly well documented and I did find a marriage record for a Harriett. I'm sure Powell and Elizabeth had many other children but they probably were off married or living on their own by that 1850 census. It's too bad earlier censuses didn't list out the family members - that would make this research a whole lot easier! Thanks again for your great posts - you are on a roll! A 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.