Charlotte, David SMITH was born1830 and was married1851 in Guilford Co.NC. They migrated first to Greencastle, IN (1860-1863) as did his inlaws James and Nancy CALHOUN. They had moved to Mont.Co, IL by 1869 in Fillmore Twsp. His parents Allen and Sinah SMITH were listed in the 1850 census with David still at home in Guilford Co. He is the only child listed with the exception of two McCraven girls. ( I don't know how they fit in.) Your Mary's age would be compatible, but the Allen SMITHS would have been in NC, as far as I know. The PALMERS have a son named David Franklin which is David's name, also. My mother had an "Aunt" Tabitha (JONES) PALMER, wife of Joseph C. PALMER. Really she wasn't an aunt, but her sister-in-law was. They lived in Mont. Co. Anyway, I don't think there is a connection. Keep me posted if any of this proves otherwise. Phyllis D.