This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rbeckw21 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.shelby/1175/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Looking for antecedents of William Smith, b. VA abt. 1781-90, who married Ann (? Alexander), b. PA abt. 1795. William bought land and settled in Hanover Twp. about 1823. Eight children, of which 3 were sons named John/Alexander Smith b. VA 1822, Thomas Smith b. IN 1824(m. Rachel Young d/o Sarah), and Daniel/David Smith b. IN 1826. Dau. Mary J. b. VA 1816 (m. Alex. M. Hargrove); dau. Nancy b. 1818 VA (m. Wm. Wolf). I believe William died about 1839 and Ann died about 1871, probably both in Hanover, although unable to locate death/burial info. Does anyone have any connection or information on this "Wm. Smith" family of Hanover Twp.? (Not to be confused with the Wm. Smith families of Union Twp. or Jackson Twp.) Also need any information on Sarah (nee ?) Young b. abt. 1799 PA, mother of Rachel Young. I believe Sarah's husband died in Shelby Co., as she is "head" on the 1850 census in Hanover Twp. I think she also had a son named John Young b. abt 1823 PA. Thanks in advance for any and all information on these two families. Rebecca (nee Smith) 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.