Welcome to the list Pam!
This was the only Matilda Allen in La Porte Cty in 1880
Census Place: La Porte, La Porte, Indiana
Source: FHL Film 1254292 National Archives Film T9-0292 Page 180A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Matilda ALLIN Self F W W 74 VA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: --- Mo: ---
Catherne E. ALLIN Dau F S W 46 VA
Occ: At Home Fa: --- Mo: ---
Fanny N. ALLIN Dau F S W 41 IN
Occ: At Home Fa: --- Mo: ---
Joseph M. ALLIN Son M S W 39 IN
Occ: Broom Maker Fa: --- Mo: ---
Sarah B. ALLIN Dau F S W 36 IN
Occ: At Home Fa: --- Mo: ---
Terry
Grand Rapids MI