This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MPahelWayne Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.warren/4792.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That's exactly why - if the persons being counted couldn't tell the census taker how to spell it, the census taker was on his (or her) own. Sometimes, they just guessed. Hope it helped. 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.