Posted on: Guilford Co. NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Guilford/1569 Surname: SMOTHERS ------------------------- Am researching all lines of the Smothers family in Guilford. Most moved to Indiana in the mid-1800s, but one line remained: Charles Smothers, b. 1780s (probably in Rockingham Co.), counted in Roockingham in 1820 but in Guilford in 1830. His widow, Sinah Smothers, was listed in Guilford in the 1850-60-70 censuses. Known children were Matilda (b. c1827); Robert (b. c1828, m. 1) 1855 in Forsyth to Julia Cook, 2) 1858 in Guilford to Sarah Gunner, 3) 1878 in Guilford to Anna McCoy, 4) 1885 in Guilford to Catherine Hall); Elizabeth/Bettie (b. 1831, m. 1863 in Guilford to John Mitchell); Alfred (b. c1836, m. 1880 in Guilford to Sarah Pritchett); George (b. c1839); and Pinckney (b. c1840). George and Pinckney were both Civil War soldiers but appear to have left Guilford after the war. I can't seem to locate any of these folks in the 1880 census, although they were certainly still in Guilford then. What became of Charles's children and grandchildren? Any help greatly appreciated.