This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lemming2995 Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3482/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a huge brick wall--Abijah Smith (sometimes Abigah Smith or Abijah A. Smith), who in the 1850 and 60 censuses was living in Hanover twp. He was born around 1829/30 in PA, married Mary R. Aiken, and died sometime around 1866. He had five known children: Susan B., Hugh C., Margaret A., James Alexander, and Mary Eleanor, also called Emma. He was a farmer, but apparently also had a store and was postmaster for a brief time. In 1850, he's living with James and Elizabeth Smith of Hanover, listed as Abigah Smith (a female, yet a farmer, so it's unclear if that's really him). I don't think he was James' son, as in 1840, James' household is apparently just him and his wife. His wife went back home to Lawrence Co. (Perry twp) and later remarried. Any advice for how to track down this elusive ancestor? What cemeteries are around Hanover twp? 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.