This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nhall1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hall/14331.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1850 Lavaca County Texas On the same page Ruth Smith, 14, b. IL in house hold of Susannah Jones, 70, b. VA and Rebecca F, 26, b. IL Further down on page John Smith, 22 and b. what appears to be Fa, but maybe is PA Phoebe, 17, b. TX I'm guessing that a Rutha Smith b. 1840 would not be considered minor in 1858. Also the Susan Smith living with the Wilson family in 1860 was only 10, putting her birth as 1850. I'm guessing John and Phoebe might be the parents you are looking for. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.