Unfortunately, I do not have a clue... :-( He (Ossumus) died 1888 in Marshall, Saline, MO. He and his siblings were reportedly all born in Culpeper and/or Madison Co., VA. Thanks for looking, and for the kindness of your reply. Paul Ann Arbor, Michigan In a message dated 2/24/2008 3:07:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Do you happen to know where he lived in 1840? He does not appear on the census index for Fauquier in 1840 that is online at _http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/va/fauquier/1840/index.txt_ (http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/va/fauquier/1840/index.txt) ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]l.com> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 2:49 PM Subject: [VAFAUQUI] BUSSEY, HURT, SMITH in Fauquier Co., VA > Ossumus HURT (son of Joel and Nancy [SMITH] HURT), my 2nd g-grandfather, was > married 8 Apr 1837 in Fauquier Co., VA to Sarah Frances BUSSEY. > > Would like to corroborate Ossumus' birth place (believe was 15 Nov 1812). > Also, would like to find supporting evidence of his and/or his family owning many slaves. > > Thank you. > > Paul Haynes > Ann Arbor, Michigan > > **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)