I am looking for SMITH connections from the La Porte, IN area. I have very little information to go on. I am looking for anyone who may have SMITH connections from there. My g-g-grandfather, NORMAN HURON SMITH was known to have lived there and then on to Leavonworth, KS in the mid 1860's. His son, WILLIAM HENRY SMITH was born in Leavonworth in 1864 and died in Fresno, CA in 1934. WILLIAM H. SMITH also lived in Cherokee County, KS (Galena) in the early to mid 1890's and served in the Spanish/American War. His wife's maiden name is unknown but first name was Doris/Delores/Dorces(?). thanks, Brad

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Illinois Smith - Mississippi Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28433 Message Board Post: Searching for son of Big Jim Smith. Son born in Chicago during 1940s. Son's mother's name unk. First name of son unk. If you see this, contact me and maybe some details will be forthcoming for verification. Would like to contact you and connect you to existing southern family. Big Jim Smith born in Mississippi. Please contact us.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Morris, Farner, Bryan, Brown, Anthony Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VJIBAEB/28432 Message Board Post: My name is Jesseca Huntley and I have just begun researching my father's side who were Smith's. All I have so far is that my father is Thomas David Smith (born 1949) born and raised in Lapeer. His parents were Marshall A. (Alvin?) Smith (born 1923) and Marion Smith (maiden name Morris born 1923). Marshall's father was Russell Smith, but I do not know the mother. Any information would be very nice, I am also researching the morris side as well so if you think you have information about Marion's side I would be glad to get it. My e-mail address is joeandjessecahuntley@sbcglobal.net and make sure you put ancestry.com in the subject line.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VJIBAEB/28385.1.1 Message Board Post: The attachmenmt is the obituary for Harold E. Smith.

Hi Edith, The key to finding his family was the 1850 census where, so fortunately, he was living in Calloway Co KY. Nice for you that he was a near-lifelong resident there! Please bear in mind I make no claims of proof - these are conclusions and speculation based entirely on census records - it remains to be proven by your future research. 1. In 1850 there is a great clue regarding his wife Nancy. Notice the two children there named Elinor Taylor, age 14 and James Taylor, age 11 (Elinor is surname "Smith" in 1860). This would seem to indicate that Tilford's wife Nancy was previously married to a Taylor. 2. In 1840, also Calloway Co KY, there is a Nancy Taylor age 20-30, apparently a widow with a male & female child both under age 5. Ages are right for James and Elinor - can tentatively assume this is her and these are her 2 children. 3. In 1840, about six lines above Nancy Taylor is an apparent widow Martha Smith. Martha is age 40-50 and has 8 children in her household. Two are males age 20-30 (of the right age to be Tilford and another as-yet unidentified son, at least until you check back to the 1850 census). 4. Back again to 1850 - where we easily find Martha Smith head of house - age 56 and born NC. This is good news, because the 1900 census listing for Tilford Smith indicates both his parents were born in NC! Martha's youngest sons Caswell (19) and Richard (17) both born in KY are in her household. Next door to her is Gabriel Smith (30 - b KY). This tells you many things, and notice how names run in the family. a. 4 of her 6 sons from the 1840 census are now most likely identified: Tilford b TN ca 1818; Gabriel b KY ca 1820; Caswell b KY ca 1831; Richard b KY ca 1833. b. Her husband must have died between abt 1833 and 1840. c. This Smith family must have moved from TN to KY between about 1818 and 1820. d. Tilford's daughter Martha must have been named for his mother Martha. e. Tilford had both a son and a brother named Caswell. Both Tilford and Caswell could be surnames that appear in Tilford's ancestral lines. f. Both of Tilford's parents were born in NC - his mother about 1794 and his father probably earlier than that. g. Nancy was probably "widow Taylor" when she married Tilford Smith. There might be a record of their marriage in Calloway Co, or maybe that of her to her first husband. I haven't had time to look further, but there are 14 Smith households in Calloway Co KY in the 1830 census. Maybe one of them will prove to be yours. It should not take a lot of time to go through them. You'll be looking for the following (at least): Smith, head of house at least age 30-40, but possibly 40-50+ with males: 1 0-5; 1 5-10; 2 10-20; females 1 0-5; 1 5-15; wife 30-40 There are the ones who were in Calloway County in 1830. Of course, he may have been elsewhere in KY that year, but at least you can start searching here: Absolom Andrew Burton Bzel (?-spelling?) David Elias Hstin (?-spelling?) James James Jr. Levi Nancy Needham Silas William A Wish I were having as much success finding my brickwall Smith! His wife was Agnes, a widow in 1840 Owen Co KY, and he was born either KY or VA - that's all I can find so far about him. Happy hunting! Judy Davison ============================================================ From: edith51111@yahoo.com Date: 2006/05/22 Mon AM 12:55:52 EDT To: SMITH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SMITH] Smith ancestors Could each of you look over your material and see if you have a Tilford Smith/last census located is 1900 Calloway Co. KY, his son is Charlie Hastings Smith or the any one with surname of Bushart. This is my brick wall please help me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28429.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Almost forgot. Ira Smith had a first wife named Jessie. They had a daughter ( my 1/2 sister named Barbara Ann or Bobbie). When married they lived on the coast, Gulfport or Biloxi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28429.1.1 Message Board Post: My father (Ira Elmo Smith) was born 4/28/23 in Pearl, MS. I sent for a birth certificate (in Jackson) and was told there was none. However when I called back, the person at the Jackson office said there was one on file, but no one has sent me anything. They said they won't because I don't know my grandmother's maiden name. Her first husband was James Henry Smith, who died at 34. That's all I know about him. My parents were married in Milwaukee. I checked those records and there is no maiden name listed for Ruth. I'm not sure how to get a death certificate for Ira. I have no social security number. Re Bosarge: My aunt Annie Peal (Ira's sister) married and later divorced Roy Bosarge. He had a construction company and a shrimping boat. These are all things my mom can remember, not much else. Thanks for a reply

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Sullivan, Serdula, Foster, Urban, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28431 Message Board Post: Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; date of death 18 Mar 19__ (it is written as Mar 18 1898) CORNING - Bernard J. "B.J." Smith, Sr, 74, 147 Seneca St, died Saturday, March 18 1898 in Corning Hospital following a sudden heart illness. He was born Feb 3, 1915 in Corning to Joseph Bernard and Hannora Sullivan Smith. He was a lifetime resident of Corning and graduated from St Patrick's School. Corning Free Academy and Corning Business School. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, 33 rd Division in the South Pacific. He married Celia A. Serdula Feb 7 1948 in St. Mary's church. He was a member of St Vincent's de Paul Church, the Corning American Legion Post, of which he was past commander in 1950 and a past county commander; the Crystal City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post; the executive board of the Steuben Area Council Boy Scouts of America; Corning Rotary Club, of which he served as president in 1965. He was given the Paul Harris Fellowship Rotary International's highest award, in 1986. He began working at the W.E. Brown and Co. "Brown's Cigar Store" in 1931. He became partners with Harry Brown in 1947. He purchased the business in 1948 following Brown's death. He was a director of the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America. He was a member of the National association of Tobacco Distributors, the state Tobacco and Candy Association, the Corning Merchants Association, the Corning Chamber of Commerce, The Finger Lakes Association. He served as a Corning Police commissioner for 16 years and had been a volunteer fireman for 13 years. He was a member of the Steuben County Board of Supervisor (legislators) as Democratic representative from the city of Corning, 1797 - 1985. He was third vice president of the Steuben County Democratic Committee and a member of the zoning appeals review board. Surviving are: his wife; four sons, Joseph Michael of Port Huron, MI; David Bernard of Dale City, VA, Terence of Corning, Bernard Joseph Jr. of Corning; three daughters, Maureen (Mrs Laurence) Foster of Wecosville, PA, Kristine Smith of Fairport, Sue Ellen Smith of Corning; three granddaughters, three grandsons, several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 2-4 and 7-9pm today in the Haughey Funeral Home. An American Legion Memorial Service will be 8:30pm Monday in the funeral home. A prayer service will be there 9:30 am Tuesday followed by Mass of Christian Burial and Committal at 10am in St Vincent de Paul Church, the Rev. Robert C. MacNamara celebrant. Burial will be in St Mary's cemetery. from my records: Descendants of Joseph Bernard Smith - 22 May 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Generation 1. Joseph Bernard Smith died before 18 Mar 1989.1 He was born unknown. Joseph Bernard Smith and Hannora Sullivan were married before 3 Feb 1915. Hannora Sullivan died before 18 Mar 1989.1 She was born unknown. Joseph Bernard Smith and Hannora Sullivan had the following children: +2 i. Bernard J. (B.J.) Smith {WWII}, born on 3 Feb 1915, Corning, Steuben, New York2; married Anastasia (Celia) Serdula, on 7 Feb 1948, St Mary's Church, Corning, Steuben, New York3; died on 18 Mar 1989, Corning Hospital, Corning, Steuben, New York2. Second Generation 2. Bernard J. (B.J.) Smith {WWII} (Joseph Bernard-1) was born on 3 Feb 1915 in Corning, Steuben, New York.2 He died sudden heart illness on 18 Mar 1989 in Corning Hospital, Corning, Steuben, New York.2 He was buried in Corning_St_Mary's_Roman_Catholic Cem, Corning, Steuben, New York.2 SMITH, Bernard J. , Born 1915 , Died 1989 Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; date of death 18 Mar 19__ (it is written as Mar 18 1898) CORNING - Bernard J. "B.J." Smith, Sr, 74, 147 Seneca St, died Saturday, March 18 1898 in Corning Hospital following a sudden heart illness. He was born Feb 3, 1915 in Corning to Joseph Bernard and Hannora Sullivan Smith. He was a lifetime resident of Corning and graduated from St Patrick's School. Corning Free Academy and Corning Business School. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, 33 rd Division in the South Pacific. He married Celia A. Serdula Feb 7 1948 in St. Mary's church. He was a member of St Vincent's de Paul Church, the Corning American Legion Post, of which he was past commander in 1950 and a past county commander; the Crystal City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post; the executive board of the Steuben Area Council Boy Scouts of America; Corning Rotary Club, of which he served as president in 1965. He was given the Paul Harris Fellowship Rotary International's highest award, in 1986. He began working at the W.E. Brown and Co. "Brown's Cigar Store" in 1931. He became partners with Harry Brown in 1947. He purchased the business in 1948 following Brown's death. He was a director of the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America. He was a member of the National association of Tobacco Distributors, the state Tobacco and Candy Association, the Corning Merchants Association, the Corning Chamber of Commerce, The Finger Lakes Association. He served as a Corning Police commissioner for 16 years and had been a volunteer fireman for 13 years. He was a member of the Steuben County Board of Supervisor (legislators) as Democratic representative from the city of Corning, 1797 - 1985. He was third vice president of the Steuben County Democratic Committee and a member of the zoning appeals review board. Surviving are: his wife; four sons, Joseph Michael of Port Huron, MI; David Bernard of Dale City, VA, Terence of Corning, Bernard Joseph Jr. of Corning; three daughters, Maureen (Mrs Laurence) Foster of Wecosville, PA, Kristine Smith of Fairport, Sue Ellen Smith of Corning; three granddaughters, three grandsons, several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 2-4 and 7-9pm today in the Haughey Funeral Home. An American Legion Memorial Service will be 8:30pm Monday in the funeral home. A prayer service will be there 9:30 am Tuesday followed by Mass of Christian Burial and Committal at 10am in St Vincent de Paul Church, the Rev. Robert C. MacNamara celebrant. Burial will be in St Mary's cemetery. Bernard J. (B.J.) Smith {WWII} and Anastasia (Celia) Serdula were married on 7 Feb 1948 in St Mary's Church, Corning, Steuben, New York.3 Anastasia (Celia) Serdula (daughter of Antonio (Anthony) Serdula and Theresa Urban) was living on 7 Nov 1982 in Corning, Steuben, New York.4 She was living on 18 Mar 1989 in 147 Seneca St, Corning, Steuben, New York.3 She was born unknown. Bernard J. (B.J.) Smith {WWII} and Anastasia (Celia) Serdula had the following children: 3 i. Joseph Michael Smith was living on 18 Mar 1989 in Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan.5 He was born unknown. 4 ii. David Bernard Smith was living on 18 Mar 1989 in Dale City, Prince William, Virginia.5 He was born unknown. 5 iii. Bernard Joseph Smith Jr. was living on 18 Mar 1989 in Corning, Steuben, New York.5 He was born unknown. 6 iv. Terence Smith was living on 18 Mar 1989 in Corning, Steuben, New York.5 He was born unknown. +7 v. Maureen Smith, born unknown; married Laurence Foster, before 18 Mar 1989. 8 vi. Kristine Smith was living on 18 Mar 1989 in Fairport, Monroe, New York.5 She was born unknown. 9 vii. Sue Elle Smith was living on 18 Mar 1989 in Corning, Steuben, New York.5 She was born unknown. Third Generation 7. Maureen Smith (Bernard J.-2, Joseph Bernard-1) was living on 18 Mar 1989 in Wescosville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.5 She was born unknown. Maureen Smith and Laurence Foster were married before 18 Mar 1989. Laurence Foster was living on 18 Mar 1989 in Wescosville, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.6 He was born unknown. Prepared by: Jean Kay Morse-Jackson diamondl1938@yahoo.com Sources 1. Son's Obituary. 2. Death Notice. 3. Husband Obituary. 4. Brother's Obituary. 5. Father's Obituary. 6. Father-In-Law's Obituary.

Theresa, Is there anything else you know about him that could help narrow the search? Names of any of his children? (especially valuable clue for doing census and/or archives searches) What does his middle initial "A" stand for? More detail about his marriage(s) - location, etc? Was his wife still living when he died? What does her middle initial "E" stand for? Was he living in Indianapolis? If you have his death certificate, there may be other clues - for example, name of person who signed. James and Anna are such common names, but any other info known about them could help narrow the search. I'll help if I can (no charge, of course!) Send reply directly to my e-mail address if you haven't located him yet. Judy Davison ============================================================ From: pcrail@gte.net Date: 2006/05/22 Mon AM 04:19:59 EDT To: SMITH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SMITH] James Smith in 1920 in Mrion Co. IN This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SMITH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VJIBAEB/28428 Message Board Post: Trying to locate the parents of James A. Smith born 27 September 1856 in Indiana. He married in 1886 and 1890, He died on 2 June 1926 at his home on Avondale (Street Avenue, Lane or Drive) I haven't found him on the 1920 census but he should have been married to Anna E. (unknown) They had to have been married between 1890 abd 1920 but I can't find it on any online sources. What district would Avondale be found in? If you can help me I would surley appreciate it. Thanks Theresa Crail ==== SMITH Mailing List ==== NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net ============================================================

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Acton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28430 Message Board Post: I sure hope someone can help. I was going through some old letters I have from my mother,after she passed away. I have been searchering for one Florence M. Acton. This letter said that Florence was m. to Ernest Wade Acton. they had a daughter named Anna Mae/May. The marriage had been annuled. They were in Washington, D.C. when Anna Mae/May was born. Does anyone have any information on either Florence or Anna Mae/May? Does anyone know how I would get a copy of the annulment?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VJIBAEB/28429.1 Message Board Post: Cynthia, I'd really like to help you, if I can. I cannot find any of the names you mention in census records for Gulfport. Do you at least know approximately when your father was born? Have you tried obtaining a death certificate for your father? If you don't know when he was born, can you tell me when your mother was born? Where did they marry and when? Anything at all might help. Debby

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bosarge/Cuevas/Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28429 Message Board Post: I am from Milwaukee and know next to nothing about my father's family. I do know: They lived in Gulfport. My father: Ira E. Smith(died in 1958 in Newport, RI Naval Base) His siblings: Ray Earl, Wilmer, Annie Pearl(Bosarge) His parents: James Henry(?), Ruth Stepfather: Osville Cuevas Some cousins names I remember: Bruce & Junior (sons of Wilmer) Karen, Richard, Dennis & another female (children of Annie Pearl) Last name is Bosarge? Can anyone help me?

I am looking for my RHODES ancestors in Frederick County MD. My gg-grandmother, Martha Rhodes married Theodore William Smith. I have been looking for about 5 years. Bob Ortman mrlucky@fidnet.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <te2pa3smi@netzero.net> To: <SMITH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 9:40 PM Subject: [SMITH] Frederick MD > Greeting > is there anybody else doing any research in Frederick, MD or Washington Co. MD?? > Thanks . Later Troy > > > ==== SMITH Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net >

Greeting is there anybody else doing any research in Frederick, MD or Washington Co. MD?? Thanks . Later Troy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SMITH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VJIBAEB/28428 Message Board Post: Trying to locate the parents of James A. Smith born 27 September 1856 in Indiana. He married in 1886 and 1890, He died on 2 June 1926 at his home on Avondale (Street Avenue, Lane or Drive) I haven't found him on the 1920 census but he should have been married to Anna E. (unknown) They had to have been married between 1890 abd 1920 but I can't find it on any online sources. What district would Avondale be found in? If you can help me I would surley appreciate it. Thanks Theresa Crail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Russell Evans Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28427 Message Board Post: Anyone have any information of the family of Truman Thurl Smith b. 1909 in AR to Peter Smith and wife. In 1922 we find him in California.........Thanks for any leads. Laura

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Bushart, Michaux, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VJIBAEB/28426 Message Board Post: Could each of you look over your material and see if you have a Tilford Smith/last census located is 1900 Calloway Co. KY, his son is Charlie Hastings Smith or the any one with surname of Bushart. This is my brick wall please help me.

Does anyone know of a Smith family father Hugh, children Paul, Warren and Lois? They are related to my Smiths but I don't know how. I have a picture that looks maybe 1920's with children maybe 9,7 and5. I also have pictures of Paul Smiths family maybe 1940's or 50's. I don't know where these people lived but I'm guessing the origional picture was in NW Ohio. Debbie Dietz

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28425 Message Board Post: Looking for possible connections to the following information: Ann C. OVERN, born 1828 in Ireland, possibly Newry area of County Down. Immigrated to America in 1835. Family was listed as being from Nova Scotia when they sailed from N.B. to Boston. Ann and her family lived in Charlestown, Massachusetts for many years before migrating west to Minneapolis, Minnesota area. (They were actually at Erin, Rice County.) On 13 July 1848, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Ann married John Smith - no further information on him. On the marriage record, her surname was spelled as OVERAN. Ann's parents were James Overn, born 1798, Cloughenramer, County Down, and Ann Granger, born 1800, Cloughenramer. I have more information on Ann,if needed. Please, are you connected to this family? Surname variations could be OVERAN, OVERON, OVERIN, OVEREND. Any help appreciated! Patty Quinn Meigs