This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: smith, little, eddy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VJIBAEB/28390.2 Message Board Post: In 1830 Harold and Fern were listed as being born in Oklahoma and the next child, Agnes as being born in Ohio. Despite the 1920 census saying those 2 children were born in Ohio, I believe the 1930 census is correct. He was, after all, an oil driller. There is a WWI draft registration card for Howard L. Smith born 12 Nov 1887 in Ohio. Sorry I can't make out the town. He registered in Muskogee, OK. There is an IGI birth record for Howard Smith born 12 Nov 1888 in Grandview, Washington, OH to Rebecca J. Little and George J. Smith. The different year may just be a transcription error. George J. and Rebecca J. Smith are also listed in 1920 Grandview census. George lists his place of birth as West Virginia. 1910 also finds George and Rebecca (listed as Jennie) in Grandview with all but 1 of their 9 children living at home. Listed above them is presumably George's father, also George, born in Germany. In 1900 you will find Howard in Grandview living with his parents, George and Jennie. Birth month and year lsited as Nov 1887. George's father, George Smith, Sr. is living with them in this census. Listed as born Jul 1833 in Germany, widowed. The 1880 census shows George J Smith with his parents George and Sarah A. Smith in Grand view, Washington, OH. Sarah was born about 1836 in OH. According to IGI birth records Sarah's maiden name is Eddy. Hope it helps. Debby