This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NeSmith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zc.2ADI/332.418.2 Message Board Post: My grandfather was Louis Eldrige NeSmith, son of John James NeSmith and Emmie Ophelia Davis. I'm not familar with a John Oscar. My grandfather has a brother named Oscar Leon NeSmith. Please e-mail more info. I've hit a road block perhaps the info you have may help.