The 1830, 1840, and 1860 census gives the name and the page number. The page number refers to the stamped number. The second half of the 1830 index groups the names by township. This provides the researcher with a snap shot of the neighbors of his or her ancestor. The 1830 index for [[Wayne County, Ohio]] was the only one compiled in this manner. | The 1830, 1840, and 1860 census gives the name and the page number. The page number refers to the stamped number. The second half of the 1830 index groups the names by township. This provides the researcher with a snap shot of the neighbors of his or her ancestor. The 1830 index for [[Wayne County, Ohio]] was the only one compiled in this manner. |