In a message dated 3/22/99 6:45:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, luvdirt@mail.concordnc.com writes: << what does Town TWP mean in the 1870 census? Thanks Danny >> Danny: There were 6 districts in Raleigh County's 1870 census. Town District, Clear Fork District, Marsh Fork District, Richmond District, Shady Spring District, and Trap Hill District. It would seem to me the Town TWP would probably stand for Town District. That would be Beckley and the surrounding communities which represented Town District. Hope this helps. Nyla CREED DePauk http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/3412