This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cherylchapman52 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3256.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have great sympathy - I'm also searching for Smiths. Mine were in Jefferson Co at the same time but don't seem to be related. Just checked the IL database for marriages in Coles County (Matoon location) and saw a possibility -- John A Smith to Mary Kincaide in 1871. Looks promising, since Walter was born in 1872. Cheryl 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.