>Check the Virginia census record for occupation to begin Thank you for the tip...that is where I generally begin. As you know, occupation was not noted until the 1850 census...this Mr. Howard, a Lockkeeper, died circa 1841. ___________________________________________ W. Scott Breckinridge Smith Historical Research & Consulting Post Office Box 75, Lynchburg, Virga. 24505 434-528-3995 www.WScottSmith.com To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html