This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: parthur64 Surnames: Smith, Lefler, Lamb Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.montgomery/1262/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have found Melinda Christine Smith living with the Joseph Lefler family in the Montgomery Co. 1860 Census. She is 3 years old and it clearly says "orphan". In 1870, the Lefler family has moved to Gibson Co. IN. Joseph has died and Martha is the HOH. Melinda is still with them and listed with the other children. They are still there in 1880 and for relationship it says "other". Birthplace of parents says IN but it is "do" with the other childrens. By 1890 she is married. I know she was born Nov. 5, 1857 in IN. On June 20, 1891, she married William Clark Lamb in Daviess Co. IN. Melinda died Oct. 29, 1913 in Daviess Co. IN. William was born Oct. 2, 1851 in Lawrence Co. IN and died April 12, 1933 in Daviess Co. IN. They are buried together at Walnut Hill Cem. They had the following children: Sarah Ethel-B: Apr. 13, 1892, Albert Ray-B: Oct. 10, 1894, and Tweedia Pauline-B: Nov. 11, 1896. I don't have a clue as to who Melinda's parents were. I've tried comparing the 1850 census and death records, looked for a Smith/Lefler marriage, and searched all the Smith marriages and deaths for Montgomery Co. I've also cross checked those with ancestry.com tree searches. There are some that could be right but no solid leads. If anyone has any information about her, it would be greatly appreciated. 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. <br>