>I am looking for the 1860 and 1870 census records for Marshfield, Wisconsin. >I understand it is in Wood County, but I reviewed the entire 1860 census on >Ancestry.com and did not find Marshfield at all. The 1870 does not list >Marshfield and I realize it might be part of a grouping of towns based in the >Post Office (Centralia or Saratoga for example) Jo, The southern part of Wood County was settled first. Marshfield was founded circa 1872 and did not have its own post office until 1873--that's why it is not found on the 1860 or 1870 census. Centralia, Dexter, Grand Rapids, Hemlock, Rudolph and Saratoga were listed on the 1860 census--I'm gradually getting those transcribed for the Wood Co pages so you might find your relatives there--or in Marathon Co to the north?? Best Wishes, Joan Coordinator Adams Co. WIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiadams/adams.htm and Marquette Co. WIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~wimarque/wimarque.htm Professional Genealogist http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm "Remember me in the family tree -- my name, my days, my strife; Then I'll ride upon the wings of time and live an endless life." (Goetsch)