This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chaltland Surnames: SMITH Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/14996/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'd like to know when John was born, who his parents were, exactly when he died, and where he is buried. My apologies for the lengthy data to follow. I've just his a brick wall with this ancestor, any help or suggestions most heartily welcome. -Christine Vitals on the John SMITH I am searching for: ~1803-born, parents unknown, no known siblings 182?-married Elizabeth F. ZIEGLER "Eliza" (b. 28 Feb. 1809) 1829-son Thomas D. born, 18 September, in York Springs (according to Thomas D.'s obituary) 1830-family moved from York Springs to York City 1830-Census: PA-York Co.-City of York-Pg. 366, 2nd line John Smith 1 male, of 20, under 30 (John, 27) 1 male under 5 (son Thomas D., 1) 1 female, of 20, under 30 (wife Eliza, 21) 1832-daughter Sarah Elizabeth born, 19 March(d.21Nov1905, 72y11m13d-bur. Monaghan Presb. Cem.) ~1833-moved from York City to Dillsburg 1834-son John A. born, 30 August (married Catharine) 1837-son George W. born, 5 August 1840-daughter Mary Jeseba born, 20 or 30 January 1840-Census:PA- York County- Carroll Township John Smith 1 male under 5 (George W.) 1 male 5-9 (John A.) 1 male 10-14 (Thomas D.) 1 male 30-39 (John) 1 female under 5 (Mary Jeseba) 1 female 5-9 (Sarah Elizabeth) 1 female 20-29 (Eliza) 1842-son Andrew J. born, 14 September 1845-son William Borris born, 10 April (married Katharine "Kate" S.) *this is my line* 1848-son Henry J. born, 4 August 1850-Census-PA-York Co.- Dillsburg Borough-household 336, lines 18-27 John Smith, 46, tinner, b. Penna. Elizabeth, 41, b. in Penna. Thomas D., 20, tinner, b. in Penna. Sarah E., 18, b. in Penna. John A., 15, b. in Penna. George W., 14, b. in Penna. Mary J., 10, b. in Penna. Andrew J., 8, b. in Penna. William, 5, b. in Penna. Henry J., 2, b. in Penna. 1852-daughter Anna C. born, 22 November ~1853-John died, 18 September, age 51 1860-Census-Penna.- York County- Dillsburg Borough Eliza Smith, 47, b. in Penna., value of real estate: 700.00, personal estate: 300.00 Elizabeth, 25, b. in Penna. George, 22, tinner, b. in Penna. Mary, 19, b. in Penna. Andrew, 17, tinner, b. in Penna. William, 13, b. in Penna. 1870-Census-Penna.- York County- Dillsburg Borough Eliza Smith, 62, keeping house, b. in Penna., value of real estate: 1,000, personal estate: 200 Borris W., 23, works in tin shop, b. in Penna. Sarah E., 38, house keeper, b. in Penna. 1880-Census-Penna.- York County- Dillsburg Borough Eliza Smith, 73, head, widow, keeping house, b. in Penna., parents both b. in Penna. Elizabeth, 43, daughter, single, at home, b. in Penna. 1900-Census:-Penna.- York County- Carroll Township- Dillsburg Borough-E.D. 125- Sheet 11A- Lines 11-12 Eliza F. Smith, 92, head, widow, b. in Penna., b. Oct 1807 Sarah L., 67, daughter, single, b. in Penna., b. Mar 1833 1903-wife Eliza died, 22 June, age 95y 8m 9d, buried at Monaghan Presbyterian Church Cemetery 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.