I vote that the first letter is J based on the John's and Joseph's and Joanna on the page. It does look like Jerman - maybe Jeremiah or Jerome as root names if you don't think Jerman is likely? Brigid On Oct 3, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Robert M. Ankenbauer Jr. wrote: > Folks, > > I need some opinions on an 1860 US Census from Worcester MA. I have > provided a link to the image. I am looking for assistance with the name on > line 8. I have the last name as Dasher, no problem.