Re: Sallie Simms * LA-TX * ABT 1855-1880
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In reply to:
Salie Simms * LA-TX * ABT 1855-1880
Peggy Ray 7/26/00
Try the 1880 census, even if Sallie was deceased, William and the 2 children should show up.Also, check out the Bastrop Co, TX GenWeb site.Some GenWeb counties are putting their cemeteries online.Post a query, see if there is a published county history, and if someone will check their copy for any information on your family.
Don't worry too much about spelling, most of our ancestors are going to get their names spelled at least one different way, and if we're lucky, it will only be once.Sallie/Sally may be a nickname for Sarah, so watch for that, too.
This hyperlink will take you to the TX GenWeb site, scroll down to county index options.If you haven't visited the TX GenWeb before, click on the many options offered.You may not need all the info at this time, but you will know where to find it when the need arises.A good place to start is Texas Research Helps - all kinds of good stuff.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb/http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb/