Hello Minnie, I am not Laura, but my Smith family came from Chambersburg, Franklin co. PA.. Moved to Lee co. Illinois, had a son in 1861 there. I dont know any further back than that. Hope this means something to you. Maybe we connect - - -somewhere??? Thanks, Bob Ortman. Hi Bob, I have Arthur "Edd" Smith in Whitehall, Illinois. Is this close to your SMITHS?