It wasn't just teenagers, but Thomas & William were day laborers. 1860 CENSUS HENDERSON CO., NC 17 Aug 1860 P.O. Cherry Field #1340/1340 THOMAS SIGEMORE 25 M day Laborer SC Mrs. 25 F WILLIAM 23 M day Laborer Listed between Nancy TRUMEL & Polly THRIFT P.O. Davidsons River 22 Aug 1860 #1458/1458 THO SIZEMORE 27 M day Laborer Milly 24 F WILLIAM 23 M day Laborer Listed between Aaron BANKS & James JONES Joy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nel Hatcher" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 2:07 PM Subject: Re: census question I've seen it happen most often with teen-age boys, but sometimes > girls, who appear to have been working (farm labor/housekeeping) at someone > else's home - sometimes a relative, sometimes not. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html