I have just located my ggrandfather and family in Paulding Co. 1870 census, Crane Twp. He is listed as Alford Perry, with wife Eliza and 2 children; his real name was Alfred Periard, though we believe he used Perry when he first came to US from Fr. Canada. He is listed as working at "Furnace", along with many others on the same page. Can someone please enlighten me as to what "furnace" was in Paulding Co. in 1870?
Thanks. Sue L.