This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cathabes1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4797.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have census information? The following looks like your Rowland Walters. In 1870 he is listed in Poultney, Vermont, as Walter Rowland, instead of Rowland Walters. He is age 50, born in Wales, working in a slate quarry. He has a wife Ursula, 45, born in Wales. His children, all born in Vermont, are William, 15, Elizabeth, 11, John, 10, and Reese, 9. William works in a slate quarry. In 1880 he is listed in Poultney, Vermont as Rowland Walters, age 62, born in Wales, slatemaker. His wife is Ursula, age 60, born in Wales. His children are William, 26, John, 20, and Rees, 18, all born in Vermont. The older sons are slatemakers, although William is listed as having been unemployed for 5 months in the year. Rees is listed as insane. Daughter Elizabeth, in 1880, is possibly married to Robert Thomas and living in Mineville, Essex County, New York. At least, this Elizabeth Thomas is 23, born in Vermont, to a father born in Wales. Robert Thomas, 37, was born in Vermont, and their 10 month old daughter Eula was born in Vermont. Robert worked in the mines. Hope this provides a lead. 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.