Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/698 Surname: Wharfield, Smithers, Larion ------------------------- Hello, We are also researching the Wharfield Family. My Great Grandfather was George Wharfield born about 1856 who lived for a time in Lapeer County, MI and married a woman named Azubiah Smithers. I have not seen very many Wharfield surnames spelled this way so I wondered if there could be a link. I believe my George Wharfield was born in Michigan but not sure if his family came from Whitefield County, before that. I would appreciated any tips or suggestions you may have.