In the 1860 Census of Shelby County, Texas, Joel Golden is living with his widowed mother (Sara A. (Unknown) Golden and some woman by the name of Sally Golden. Was Sally Golden a sister, a widowed sister-in-law, or a second wife of Joel Golden? Joel Golden's first/only(?) wife, Elizabeth Ritter, and the children by Elizabeth Ritter are not living with him at this time. Where are they? What happened to them? This census also lists the following individuals in this household. Who are their parents? John Golden b: 1848 in Texas; Emily Golden b: 1849 in Texas; Amanda Golden b: 1851 in Texas; George Golden b: 1853 in Texas; Henry Golden b: 1856 in Texas; and, Elizabeth Golden b: 1858 in Texas. Any help would be appreciated. Doyle T. Brittain 330 Moose Club Drive Athens, GA 30606 athensga@ix.netcom.com