This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sPollastrini7272 Surnames: Smith, Duncan, Cathcut, Round Hill, Hopewell, York Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/6709.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've just discovered the likely possibility that my ancestor Sampson Smith (b. abt. 1770's) was the son of a James Smith of Hopewell Twsp. York, Co. PA. Sampson had three brothers named Richard, William and Arthur (Arthur named his son Sampson Smith, as did his brother Sampson. Doing so is believed to be in honor of the Rev. Sampson Smith of Chestnut Level, no relation). My Sampson's son Samson married Elizabeth Duncan the d/o Andrew Duncan, who was originally from Chestnut Level and after moving to Cross Roads was also a founding member of the Round Hill Presbyterian Church there. James Smith was instrumental in the calling of Rev. Cathcart to pastor the Presbyterian congregation at Round Hill in Hopewell in the early 1790's. At this same time, the Signer, James Smith was calling Rev. Cathcart to minister at the First Presbyterian Church of York. The Reverend chose to serve both congragations and did so for about 40 years. Don' know the relationship, but there is a rumor in my family of being descended from a Signer. Possibly My James is a nephew? 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.