Have no data on your request for "Baton Rouge" article re Smith land holdings in Louisiana. However, have long sought information on Smith family in Louisiana from Tennessee. Specifically Desdemona (perhaps Pauline) Smith, born 1830 in Tennessee, who married William Parker in 1846, probably in Ascension Parish, LA. Asking if this may be connected to any of the Smith families you mention in your request. Thank you and Best Regards. LAElderLaw@aol.com (Fernando J. Estopinal III)