This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stansaw22 Surnames: Smart, Sawyer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.smart/1719/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A John Smart, along with 7 other men, was hanged here during the civil war. I believe that a boy who escaped death here was named Smart. Does anyone have information on this? My gg-grandfather, William Martin Sawyer was killed there. 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.