In a message dated 3/31/2005 1:01:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, valsgenes@sbcglobal.net writes: Who are your Klingensmiths? This is what I have on the name if it helps anyone. Bob McKeon Descendants of William Klingsmith 1 William KLINGSMITH .. +? . 2 Margaret KLINGENSMITH ..... +Samuel HOOD m: Bef. 1890 . *2nd Husband of Margaret KLINGENSMITH: ..... +John Walter Hilands Aka John Walter HOYLANDS b: 07 Mar 1824 in Light House, Erie, Pennsylvania m: 24 Jan 1893 in Greenville, Mercer County, Pa. d: 10 Sep 1914 in New Salem, Cowley County, Kansas . 2 Almina KLINGENSMITH b: 06 Apr 1851 in Greenwood, Crawford County, Pa. d: 10 Aug 1916 in Kennard, Mercer County, Pa. ..... +J W REED m: 26 Apr 1871 d: 25 Jun 1886 . *2nd Husband of Almina KLINGENSMITH: ..... +N W DUMARS m: 17 Jan 1891 . 2 Female KLINGENSMITH ..... +William SHEPARD . 2 Lydia KLINGENSMITH ..... +Mr MANN . 2 Female KLINGENSMITH ..... +Aaron VAN RIPER . 2 Jennie KLINGENSMITH ..... +Mr BAILEY