This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SMITH/Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi2.2ACIB/2298.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I believe America is the sister of my GG-Grandfather William Smith but I have not made a connection yet. My William died in 1878 in Indiana and we know little about him the only clue I know is he had a sister which my Aunt tells me was named America. My mother was born in Shelby County in 1920. I found America in the household of Daniel Mire in 1870 as a housekeeper in Marion County Indiana. I know Daniel and America were married in Shelby County 1874.My William married a Elizabeth/Jennie/Jane Davis around 1870 in Indiana as their daughter Rachel A. was born October of 1871. William and Jennie Davis also had a son Jacob Oliver born 1878 in Cortland, Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana. I know I made an error in my previous posting as your America and Daniel were in Hamilton County in 1880. The question is, is my William and your America connected? Why did Daniel and America come to Shelby County Indiana to be married when they were living in Marion County in 1874? Do! you have any information on America's parents that I may be able to determine if my William is connected? I would appreciate any help you can give me. Rose