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Would love a second pair of eyes on this problem I'm having. I cant seem to find a specific family in the 1880s census. I know where they live during that year, thanks to a city directory. But would love to have the 1880s census too.

Location: Atchison, Kansas 

Address: "n. s. Main, w. of 9th st." 

Persons: 

• Mother: Anna/Annie Underwood (might also be under Campbell). Born in North Carolina. All her children were born in Missouri. City Directory: "Underwood, Annie, wid. David, n. s. Main, w. of 9th st." The David here was David Campbell, died around 1871 (See edit note**).
• Thomas Underwood. Born ~1860, would be ~20 in 1880. City Directory Listing: "Underwood, Thomas F., boiler maker C. B. U. P. R. R., res. n. s. Main, w. of 9th st."
• Hevery/Henry Underwood. Born ~1862, would be ~18 in 1880. City Directory Listing: "Underwood, Henry H., laborer, res. n. s. Main, w. of 9th." 
• William Underwood. Born ~1864, would be ~16 in 1880. I think I found him listed with a different family in the 1880s census as a "hired by" on a farm. City Directory Listing: "Underwood, William S., driver, n. s. Main, w. of 9th st."
• Eliza Underwood. Born ~1868, would be ~12 in 1880.

 

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A commenter made me realize a mistake I made. I believe Anna had two husbands; David Underwood and Daniel Campbell. In my original post, I had confused the two names and assumed "David" was the Campbell husband. I'll admit, I have more research to do on this family in order to get everything straight. 😅

Hi everyone, I’m hoping for help identifying the parents of my ancestor James Carroll, born August 11, 1820 in Kentucky (consistent across multiple records). He died August 13, 1881 in Leeslick, Harrison County, Kentucky, and is buried in Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana.

He married Jane Ervin Hamilton in Fayette County, Kentucky (1842). The marriage bondsman was Andrew Carroll, whom I strongly suspect was a brother or close relative.

What I know about James:

• Lived in Fayette County, later moved to Harrison County (District 2 / Leesburg area)
• Also held land interests in Scott County, Kentucky
• Occupation: farmer, stock trader 
• Substantial landowner before the Civil War
• Served as Captain, Co. F, 12th Kentucky Cavalry (Confederate)
• Jane Hamilton’s father was Thomas J. Hamilton (who lived in the "Eastern division of Fayette County" at the time of James and Janes marriage)

Key clues to parentage:

The 1880 census lists his father born in Virginia and mother born in Missouri (possibly Maryland depending on handwriting interpretation).

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCCP-1HD

In the 1860 Harrison County census, an 85-year-old Dorathy Carroll (born Maryland) appears in his household. I suspect she may be his mother or a very close elder relative. (Thomas Hamilton also appears in the household).

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZBK-CKN

A William Carroll appears in earlier Scott County records and may be connected, but I have not confirmed the relationship.

Secondary/family research suggests possible parents as William Charles Carroll and Dorothy (Dolly) Emery, but I have not found primary documentation to confirm this.

Marriage record:

James Carroll & Jane Ervin Hamilton

Fayette County, Kentucky (1842)

Bondsman: Andrew Carroll

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG1D-PRTN

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My main questions:

1. Who were the parents of James Carroll (1820–1881)?
2. Is Dorathy Carroll in the 1860 household likely his mother, or a different relative?
3. Are there Scott County probate, land, or court records that might name James Carroll as an heir or son?
4. Does Andrew Carroll appear in any documented Carroll family group tied to James?

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I suspect the key may be in Scott County records (roughly 1820–1855), but I’d really appreciate fresh eyes or anyone familiar with Carroll families in this region of Kentucky.

Thank you for any help or direction.

Edit to add: many trees online attributed a Dempsy Carroll to be James father. I find this a lower possibility and just a a copy and paste repeating instead of something backed by records.