I think I may have found an elusive census record. Not 100% sure, but I have a set of evidence that leads to believe it may be them.
I was searching for the 1880 census record of my great-great grandmother Polly Hood Holloway. I was not completely sure of her husband’s name b/c I have documents that say his name was David and some that say his name was Thomas. I have more that say Thomas though. So, I was off to search for them.
I looked in Wayne County b/c I have the following info –
1) Polly’s death certificate says she was born in Wayne County
2) Their daughter Callie’s death certificate says that she was born in Wayne County (though her delayed birth certificate says she was born in Craven County)
So, in Wayne County, I find a Thomas Hollowell and a Polly Hollowell. Thomas is 25, Polly is 23 – their ages are close to what I indicate. Also, in that same community of Wayne County, there are numerous people with the last name of Hood. I feel sure that this must be them. Also, it indicates that Thomas is a Jr, so his father must also be Thomas! That would be one more generation back for me.
I know this may not be them 100%, but I am putting this into my tree for now as I feel I have a preponderance of evidence. I’ll just keep researching!