This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mmccartney1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/285.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I will try to get some more written down for you all about what I have gleaned about the Middle Smithfield Welfelt connection to my family through Charlotte Overfield. van Why is another old family in Monroe county 9and adjecent counties like Lucern, I recall). My Grandmother on my mother's side, Winifred Hanna(-s) had a sister who married a van Why. I recall I have some scanned photos of them and/or their children. It may be that the van why you mention connects to my van why, and I will look into it. you may not hear from me about this for a while -- both my parents died in early January, and that and work have me swamped! But that is what triggered my digging on family roots an remembering that I hadn't sorted out the Welfelt connections. So odds our I will trickle out some bits and pieces to you. 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.