Reuben Jolly & Elizabeth Harrelson in 1830 & 1840

For each of the next two U.S. citizenry counts, Reuben is again found in Horry County, South Carolina. The township, and the exact date of enumeration are not recorded for either census.

In 1830, the Rueben Jolly household has the following residents:
1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 female under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50. Even though several residences around him list both slaves and free colored persons, there are none at this Jolly home.

By 1840, he should be married to Elizabeth. She is likely the one female in the home, between the age of 20-30. According to the census, the home contains:
2 males under 5, 1 male 40-50, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30. No slaves or free colored persons.