( I sent Judy a few Wills with SMITH names to get her started, so anyone else may chime in anytime. Tim R.) Thank You for sending those........... I am searching for a William Smith, probably with son's: John, George and William, possibly Ephraim or some connection. The only data I have as proof is that a William Smith took a licensure for 100 acres in 1734, York County, PA. I think that area was still Chester County at that time?? Then in 1753, John Smith owned land in north Huntington Township of York County, 50 acres, and land in Tyrone Township. A William Smith owned land next to him, but it was more like 200 a., and a George Smith also bought land in the same area of Huntington Township, about 100 acres. Son's: John Smith married a Margaret, possibly Ramsay, and William married an Elizabeth {unknown}. John Smith, according to his will, had sons George, John and Hugh, daughters Elizabeth and Eleanor. William and Elizabeth had sons: James, George and William, daughter Elinor, according to his probate. Hugh Smith is my husband's direct ancestor. But I am trying to find the parents, of William, John, George and possibly Ephraim. The reason I mention Ephraim, is although he is not named in either will or probate above, his name has passed down through the Smith family, beginning with Hugh, and until around the year 1870. It is a puzzle, how to seperate these Smith families, and how to find who belonged to whom, plus the parentage. I would appreciate any ideas you would have on finding any of the above. Oh, John and William both died in the late 1700's, their sons inherited their lands, and then it became Adams County. I am looking previous to 1753. P.S. The names of William, George and James are carried down to this day in the Smith family! Thank You, Judy Smith / Colorado > gjsmith58@comcast.net <