In a message dated 6/30/05 11:00:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > [email protected] > Regarding your post about the Smiley's of Amite County, MS, Have you read the book by Dale Edwyna Smith The Slaves of Liberty- Freedom in Amite County, Mississippi , (1820-1868)? On Pages 94-97 there is a mention of a James Smylie. Maybe this book about Amite County it will be of help to you. Best Regards, Joyce