United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).
In the 1850 census in the fourth district of Audrain County, Missouri, Elizabeth Fane is found with two boys and a girl: 1. Josiah b. 1830 Kentucky, 2. Jeramiah b. 1832 Missouri, 3. Kissiah b. 1835 Missouri. Also in the 1850 census, fourth district of Audrain County, Missouri was a mortality schedule for 1850 listing the people who died within the last twelve months. Robinson Fain was shown to have died in September of 1849. The census was taken in August of 1850. Robinson was from North Carolina and married, age 51 years old. Elizabeth was 51 years old in 1850. In the 1850 census next to Elizabeth's name was the question "has she been married in the last year". The answer was "yes".
Information from Robert Jackson of Seal Beach, California:
1850 Census, District 4, Audrian County, Missouri, page 169B
Elizabeth Fane, 57, female, born in Tennessee, was married within the year, but husband not listed, therefore we conclude that he died within the year. Over age 20, but can not read or write.
Joseph Fane, 20, male, farmer, born in Kentucky, was married within the year.
Jeramiah Fane, 18, male, born in Missouri, single.
Kissiah Fane, 15, female, born in Missouri, single.
1850 United States Federal Census
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Name: Elizabeth Fane
[Elizabeth Fain]
Age: 57
Birth Year: abt 1793
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: District 4, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Gender: Female
Family Number: 217
Household Members:
Name Age
Elizabeth Fane 57
Joseph Fane 20
Jermiah Fane 18
Kisseah Fane 15