>>I found a 14 yo Samuel Smith living in Pittsburgh's fourteenth ward in Allegheny Co, PA in 1870. He was born in KY and working at the rolling mill. He lived with Charles (a painter) and Mary Ramey. My own orphaned relatives often lived in boarding situations or stayed with relatives (wherever they could find space) until they were old enough to work. Don't know if this helps. Mary >> Hi, Mary. Yes, this is our favorite candidate for our Samuel. We also found him at a later date, but haven't yet connected him with a Ky family. It was nice of you to go to the trouble to look for him. Any Ramey(s) listening in?