This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: edmorrill33 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/1025.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was in York 4/11/09 and looked into your question. there was a lady there who was working on your question. I agree with her answer, Sampson(Samson)Smith who married inh 1798 was the Son of James Smith. This James was intrumental in establishing the Presbyterian Church in Hopewell Twp. I 1793-4 aregister of thr Hopewell church was generated by Re. Robert Cathcart. One group was the the Family of James Smith and wife jane dec'd. I consisted of Richard, Sampson, William and Arthur with his wife Elizabeth. in 1820 when Richard's will is probated he names his brother Sampson.. In the 1790 census James Smith is 5-0-3. So all the males in his house are over 16 and hence born 1773 or earlier. 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.