Where Was the Wyatt Lankford Family in 1860?

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Comment by Tonia Kendrick on August 14, 2010 at 3:30pm

Hi Kate, sorry it took me so long to reply. I do have the 1850 census you mention and I think that is likely the correct family. I've looked at that 1860 census numerous times. The mother's name being "Lestilla" is what throws me off. I have her enumerated as "Talytha" in 1870, which is much closer to the "Tobitha" in 1850 and also as "Litha" on her daughter's death certificate.

Comment by Kate Steere on July 21, 2010 at 6:40pm

Here is the family in 1850 for comparison?

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Wyatt Lankford
Age: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1805
Birth Place: Georgia
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): District 5, Polk, Tennessee
Family Number: 664
Household Members:
Name Age
Wyatt Lankford 45
Tobitha Lankford 40
Justinia Lankford 10
Marion Lankford 6
Elizabeth Lankford 4

Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Polk, Tennessee; Roll M432_892; Page: 240A; Image: 478.

So, I'm guessing that Leaty's birth year is wrong on her gravemarker, which happens once in a while :)

Comment by Kate Steere on July 21, 2010 at 6:35pm

Hi Tonia- I'm assuming you have Ancestry.com, check this census record, there is a Lydia age 9:
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Lydia Lankford
Age in 1860: 9
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1860: District 5, Polk, Tennessee
Gender: Female
Post Office: Benton
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Witt Lankford 40
Lestilla Lankford 45
Marion Lankford 15
Absalom Lankford 10
John Lankford 8
Lydia Lankford 9

Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Polk, Tennessee; Roll M653_1268; Page: 407; Image: 240; Family History Library Film: 805268.