Nancy, I am also interestest in the Smith familys from the Karns area in Knoxville. I have learn that my great great grand father was a substanctual land holder and he was also the Justice of the Peace in the late 1800's. He married alot of the couples in that area. As far as I can tell, he also was the census taker for that area in 1890 and 1900. His name was Azor F. Smith. If any one is researching this area I would like to hear from you Donna Rice