As I am from the Ft Smith Area I am very interested in what you find out. I myself have never heard of Ft Smith being a part of the Ok/IT. I have always heard it was an outpost for the Indians as they were crossing over in OK. If you are from that area you know that The River separates the AR/ OK border. It is right on the banks of the river were Judge Parker "The hanging Judge" court was at. As you cross the Garrison Ave Bridge going That crosses the River the state line in about the center of the Bridge which would be the center of the river. So there is a very thin line between AR/OK. I remember back about 10 maybe 15 years ago the Indians clamed that the banks on the AR side was there land & wanted to be paid for it. Never heard how that come out. Your Mothers Maiden name was Taylor? My maiden name was Taylor. I am researching the Taylors in AR. Trying to find info on my Great-grandfather Marshal Taylor. Be sure & post what you find out. And good luck. Barbara