Posted on: Bates Co. Mo Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Bates/1469 Surname: smith ------------------------- dear greg smith, i too am a descendant of the joseph smith family of pleasant gap,bate county mo.i have information in the form of an interview conducted by my grandfather, william e. smith of his grandfather, john franklin smith, son of joseph smith.i am eager to gain additional information about our family and share what information i have.please email or cal me. i'ld love to connect with you regarging family history. 302-242-5535 home 410-544-0925 work looking forward to hearing from you, lou norbeck