This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kristimoffitt Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.bedford/595.22.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1880 census for Shelbyville, 7th Civil District of Bedford Co. TN shows John H. age 30 (occupation: Teacher and Preacher) and his wife Octa V. age 28, both are from TN. Children listed are: Harry F. age 1 and Mary O. age 1 month. Julia Greer (B) age 50 (servant) and John H. Morgan (B) age 12 (servant) are also in the household. I didn't find this family in the 1900 census in either TN or MO. I do have an every name index by Sistler that covers several Bedford County reference books, but all it gives is the page numbers and there are several listings for John Thompson, but none for Mary O. or Octa. I hope this helps, Kristi Moffitt kkcem@blomand.net 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.