You may find them in state census. Try this link for Taylor Co IA, where many Shelby county folks went, and search for Smith, or an unusual first name, since you may come up with lots of Smiths. Or go to census on page and see if 1855 census is there. http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/ At 09:50 PM 6/17/2005 -0400, you wrote: >Thanks Jill how about 1870 for James M. Smith b.Ky 182? I know they went to >Iowa in 1854 but was back by 1867. Wanda > > >==== INSHELBY Mailing List ==== >Don't forget to often check-out our website at >www.rootsweb.com/~inshelby/index.htm > >History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines >reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us >tidings of antiquity. > >- Cicero > >For questions regarding the list, contact me at mmweaver1864@sbcglobal.net > >Thanks! >Melinda > >============================== >New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors >at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: >http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429