Well, I finally got my desktop computer back after a week "getting a bigger hard drive in it, and miscellaneous other things." I thought 3.2 gb was plenty big about a year and a half ago, guess not! I'm sorry that I forgot to post this obituary before I took the computer in, but here it is now. Anyone related to these people may contact me for further information. They belong to my BARTONs. <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/il/bbskaggs/">Bonnie Barton Skaggs</A> The following obituary found in the Herald-Enterprise, October 19, 1922 issue: SMITH--Brownfield--John SMITH, who had been ill for some time, passed away at his home Sunday morning. He was nearly 78 years of age. Interment at the Hemphill Cemetery, near Golconda, Monday. OBITUARY: John T. SMITH was born Aug. 17, 1844, at Belleville, Ill.; died Oct 8, 1922, at Brownfield, Ill., aged 78 years, 1 month and 22 days. He served in the Civil War as private in Co. B. 1st Regiment, Wisconsin Calvary. He was married three times: First to Mary Jane MITCHELL. To this union were born 2 children, a boy and a girl, the girl preceding him to the better land; J.H. SMITH, the son, still survives. Afterwards he was married to Mary Jane BARTON, 49 years ago. To this union were born 7 children, five of whom are living, 4 girls and 1 boy. Their names are: Minnie B. PATTERSON, Karbers' Ridge, Ill.; Cora E. CLARK, Eldorado, Ill.; Harman C. SMITH, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; Anna D. HARRIS, West Frankfort, Ill.; and Lela McCORD, Harrisburg, Ill. Besides these he leaves 2 sisters living in Missouri and 29 grandchildren. Later he was married to Dosha LLOYD, in May, 1914, who still survives him. He professed faith in Christ about 15 years ago at Good Hope Social Brethern Church. He united with the church and was baptized by Brother M.C. WASSON. He died in the triumph of his faith. Four of his children were at his bedside when the end came. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. E.W. GREEN at 10 o'clock Monday morning, after which the remains were laid to rest in Hemphill Cemetery.