My name is Steven D. Smith. My grandfather, JOHN A.SMITH JR. (later changed to Emerson J. Smith), was born in Lebanon Apr 1, 1887, to JOHN A. SMITH SR. and ELLEN L. or MARY ELLEN NACE. JOHN SR. was a lime burner, according to the 1900 census. John and Mary had at least six children JOHN A. JR., WALTER SMITH, MORRIS L. SMITH, ELLEN L. SMITH, IRENE SMITH, and MARY E. SMITH. My grandfather left home when he was in his teens and did not return until shortly before his death on October 23, 1951. My father said that he went back within the six month period before his death and found that his mother was still alive. We made a trip up there last summer, but could find nothing before or after the 1900 census, though we were happy to find it since we did not know my grandfather's real name until then. Any help about the past, any knowledge of living relatives or any help at all would be appreciated. Steven D. Smith Photos by Steven 104 South Main St Salem, IN 47167 812-883-0164 sdscls@wcrtc.net