On Tue, 8 Apr 2003 12:02:53 -0600 WV-CENSUS-LOOKUP-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: I checked Mason Co., VA and there were only two Black' Jacob and Andrew neither had a daughter with the name of Cathrine. There where no Sid Black in any states. There where 10 Jeremiah Black' in three different states. Iowa IA & PA Are you sure they would have been in VA? This one is the only good possiblity I could find and I'm not sure he is your Jeremiah. I have saved the image and will keep it on my hard drive for a few days if you want to see it. Black, Jeremiah State: Iowa Year: 1850 County: Van Buren Roll: M432_189 Township: Village Twp Page: 354 Image: 222 I found only on Sidney Black and he was in the state of Delaware. And he doesn't appear to be your Black. I checked Peter Black only one came up he was 7 living with a 68 year old female. No Nimrod, Emmerson or Martin Black' came up in the state of VA Sorry I'm not more help. But I wanted you to know where I looked so you don't have to retrace my steps later. Take Care Fran