This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryMosley721 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.venango/6385.1.1.1.3.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The earliest Smeltzer I have is Charles Smeltzer born December 1846 in Germany. Looks like your Smeltzer's were in the U.S. much sooner. Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.