1830 Bedford Co, VA. William Arthur was listed in that census at age5 0-60 while his wife was 60-70 so the census taker most likelymisrecord ed his age. In his household were 1 male age 10-15, 1 at20-30, 2 fema les age 20-30, 2 at 30-40 and most likely his wife at60-70.
1840 Southern Dist, Bedford Co VA. At census time William Arthur was7 8 years old, per next item. He and his wife, also 70-79 lived withson W illiam Arthur Jr while son James lived two doors down.
Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1607-1890
Name: William Sr. Arthur
State: VA
County: Bedford County
Township: Age 78 No Township Listed
Year: 1840
Page: 129
Database: VA 1840 Pensioners List
