Hi I am trying to find out about the LANTON family who is listed on teh 1850 Rutherford co TN cnesus. They were later listed as LANTERN in the 1860. This family is listed as mulatto. There was a Henry Lanton with son joseph b. 1842 that I am curious about, as I am looking for a Henry LANTRUM with son Joseph b. 1842. My Joseph was listed as white on the 1870 census but on his pension app he was listed with dark complexion. since this name varies from census to census, I wondered if this could be him. My Henry lantrum;s wife was mary Devault. There was also a Mary LANTON who died in 1850 rutherford co tn and this Henry was listed without a wife in 1850. Antoher reason he could be who I am looking for. Henry Lantern married Lucretia COLLINS in 1851 Rutherford co TN but cannot find them after that. Any leads on any of these people would be greatly appreciated. Following is alist of the census info on 1850 rutherford born tn unless specified...... LANTON Thomas 41 m m charolotte (collins) 25 f m geo m 7 m m lucinda a 5 female m mourning 77 f m b. NC Henry 41 m mulatto ---1851 rutherford marr lucretia collins-mary lanton died 1850 rutherford co joseph 8 m m martha j 4 f m 1860 Thomas and Charlotte and children listed as LANTERN. Mourning not with them 1860- Henry above not found THanks Kathy