By the way, I looked Howell up in the Edgmont - Story of a Town book, and find that, in the document, below, Howell's name is spelled Howard James...so, that's another name to keep in mind when researching. George, have you seen the Edgmont book? If not, let me know....there are many Smedley references, although many of them are these blasted confusing roadways requests...references to their membership in the Willistown Meeting, etc....and, many of later generations..... Did you know that there is something called The Smedley Book (mentioned in the Edgmont book...nothing else said about it) Sandra -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/347 - Release Date: 5/24/2006