In the 1850 Census of the 9th Division of the E District, Greene County, page 271A, Dwelling 1966 and Family 1966, the following information shows up: Joseph Smith 47 m Tenant, born in TN Elizabeth " 43 f Rebecca 22 f (attended school) Sarah 18 f Jacob 16 M laborer Cornelius 14 m Mary 12 f The Census was taken on December 20m 1850. If they were ever in Hawkins County, it was before that date. Good luck on your searches. Gary Hale Denver