Henrietta, Matthew Mead(e), NYC, 1860
I am looking for the family of Henrietta Mead/ Meade, b June 1837 (1900 census), and her probably brother Matthew Mead, who lived with her and her husband in Manhattan in 1860.Matthew was allegedly 37 years old but that seems improbable since his probably sister was only about 23.
I can't make the 1850 census produce either of them, nor any other record.
The most consistent and reliable reports so far say they were both born in Massachusetts.
Henrietta could have been her middle name and not her first name.
There was a Henrietta found the right age in 1850 census in downstate New York; father was Isaac.Large Mead family in the area had many Isaacs and also Matthews.No Matthew in this family in 1850 census but he would have been an adult.The family that was there in 1850 is not still there later.
Matthew may possibly have married a Martha Mead with daughter Jane under 10, who lived with Henrietta's family in 1870, Matthew can't be found in that year.
Thanks for any help.
Yours,
Dora Smith
Yours,
Dora Smith