The 1850 federal census for Callaway Co., Missouri shows the value of his real estate owned as $3,000.
The 1860 federal census for Callaway Co., Missouri shows the value of his real estate owned as $10,000 and the value of his personal estate as $10,000. It also shows his name as Van Sheeley, age 62, born in Virginia. In addition, it shows the following person living in his dwelling:
Elizabeth Saller, age 43, Farmer, value of personal estate $6,000, born in Virginia; William Saller, age 43, Farmer, value of personal estate $6,000, born in Virginia, and his family are shown living in the adjacent dwelling.
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