Hi Brenda, I don't know if we fit or not, but I have a James Smith from (I think) Botetourt Co. He also had a son named James. ( don't know about any military connection either on these two. I would LOVE to exchange info. I take down most all James Smith info in case I connect later...There are ssssooooooo many of them!!! I have the rest of the tree to date if anyone needs it! Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Vicky Agee Here is what I have... James Smith(1845-1935) m Mary Jane Caldwell (1847-1934) Children: Dora Alice Smith b.July 15, 1866 Frank S. Smith b.March 22, 1868 Henrietta Smith b.May 4, 1869 Mary Anne Smith b.May 9, 1872 Loutitia Smith b.May 1, 1873 m. James Black Alls Lou Vinnie (Vena) Smith b.Feb. 22, 1875 m. John Nutter Ida Nicholas Smith b.Jan. 28, 1877 m. Sam Bishop James A. Smith b.Aug. 5, 1879 <<<<<<<<another one!!! Betty Brown Smith b.Oct. 22, 1881 Charles J. Smith b.July 8, 1884 (found shot in the head) Lena Smith b.Oct. 17, 1887 Minnie Susie Smith b.Jan. 22, 1890 m.Ottie Jewell b.1900 d.1987 Elbert Smith b.Aug. 20, 1892 d. Oct. 1964 Never married Loutitia Smith m James Black(?) Alls Brenda Curtis wrote: > He enlisted in the Union Army with his son John, giving Bototort Co as > his place of birth. Does anyone have any Smiths that he might connect > to? thanks a lot. > > Brenda > > ==== VABOTETO Mailing List ==== > The VAGenWeb's QueryPage for the "Unknown County" is at URL: > http://people.delphi.com/fspradlin/vaquery.htm -- MZ