Hello I'm looking for info on an Edward SMITH who died 1794 in Oakley, Essex. I found his obituary in a newspaper which said he was the father of Rev. Thomas SMITH of Bedford, and I think he could be the father of my Rev. Thomas SMITH, the pastor of the Mill St Howard Chapel in Bedford. I would like to try and confirm this. Anyone ever come across this Edward SMITH during their research. Thank you. Trish LEWIS Nova Scotia Canada