1810 Census Record for Benjamin Arnold, Thomas Arnold and Richard Harrod

Source: 1810 Virginia Census, Rockingham County, p. 149

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In addition to the name of every head of household, the 1810 census provides the following information:

• Number of free white males in various age groups (e.g. under 10, 10-15, etc.)
• Number of free white females in various age groups
• Number of other free persons except Indians not taxed
• Number of slaves

I've listed three heads of household below, along with any other information contained in the record.

Benjamin Arnold:

We know, by marriage dates, that Thomas, Anna and Joanna would've already been out of the household.

• Two males 16-25 (could be Presley, Willis or Lewis)
• One male 45+ (Benjamin)
• Two females 16-25 (Sally and Elizabeth)
• One female 45+ (Sally)
• Two slaves

Thomas Arnold:

• Two males under 10 (Benjamin S., 4, and another son)
• One male 26-45 (Thomas, 30)
• One female under 10 (not sure of the name)
• One female 26-45 (Peggy)

Richard Harrod:

Why is Richard Harrod's record included? Because a Richard Harrod married one of Benjamin's daughters (Thomas's sister) - Joanna. Because they were living near Benjamin and Thomas, this is probably the same Richard Harrod.

• Two males under 10 (not sure of the names)
• One male 16-25 (Richard)
• Two females under 10 (not sure of the names)
• One female 16-25 (Joanna)