I've enjoyed all the posts myself, and decided to reply. One of our daughter in laws ancestor was a Smithson. Big John Smithson was her line. He and family lived in Short Mountain, and he is buried there. First person to be buried there as I've been told. Now one of my mother's sister's married a Sapp. (He was a nice guy) regardless of the name. One of my favorite uncles. He was born in Oklahoma and moved to Ca., but his family might have come from TN before that. I have been in touch with a lady doing research at Short Mountain and she told me it has always been a very small place. Hope this helps some. Marie Clayton

We'd better communicate, Marie. We have Smithsons in our later lineage and Sapps earlier. The latter continues to cause me some heartburn. For what I have, take a look at http://dfc.cc. Joe M