On 8/22/1870 Amanda lived in Baker Twp, Morgan Co, IL, POMartinsville, a s a 42 year old widow. Her family consisted of Nancy,18; Mary, 16, wh o was blind; Eli, 14; and Cynthia, 12; Just downthe road were Isum a nd Mary Guy. Nephew or cousin?
On 6/3/1880 Amanda, 52, was a widow and head of the house living inBak er Twp, Morgan Co, IN. Living with her were daughter Mary, 25,son Ema nuel E, 24, his wife Ann, 16, and grandchildren Jame G, 9months, and L illy M,, 2.
At the next census time on 6/11/1900, Elizabeth A, 74, was still heado f the house in Baker Twp. She had birthed 6 children but only 4still s urvived. Daughter Mary A, 46, was still at home, probably totake care o f mother, and nephew William Guy , 24, farm laborer, alsolived there.
