Ziba and Tabitha Hardee in 1850 Census

Ziba and Tabitha in the 1850 U.S. Federal Census

1850 is the first census that lists all the names of the household. (I love this census!) Ziba is still living in Coosa County, Alabama but now in Hatchet Creek District. His two oldest sons from his first marriage, Joel and John have moved back to Monroe County, Alabama.

1.) Hardy, Ziba, age 56, farmer, born in North Carolina
2.) Hardy, Tabitha, age 40, born in Georgia
3.) Hardy, Elender, age 16, born in Alabama
4.) Hardy, William, age 14, born in Alabama
5.) Hardy, Samuel, age 10, born in Alabama
6.) Hardy, Bryant, age 8, born in Alabama
7.) Hardy, Thomas, age 6, born in Alabama
8.) Hardy, Caroline, age 5, born in Alabama
9.) Hardy, Julia, age 2, born in Alabama

The family listed after him is his oldest daughter, from his second marriage and her husband:
1.) Wood, Green A., age 28, Farmer, born in AL
2.) Wood, Sarah, age 18?, born in AL
3.) Wood, Mary, age 1, born in Alabama

The next family down is his oldest son from his second marriage to Tabitha.
1.) Hardy, James E., age 25, farmer, born in Alabama
2.) Hardy, Susan, age 22, born in Alabama
3.) Hardy, Redsin?, age 1 born in Alabama

William T. Hardee listed above is my 2nd Great Grandfather. His future wife, Juda Lee, is listed a few families apart on this census.

Ziba and Tabitha Hardee in the 1850 Alabama State Census