Hi Wayne, Can't help with your John Addison Smith, but have a David H. Smith in my extended family, born 1824-1830 in Virginia, as shown below. This family appears in the 1850 Census of nearby, but not adjacent, Washington County, Virginia in the 67th District. Catherine's unmarried name may have been McCormick. This family appears in Hawkins County, Tennessee in the 1860 Census. See any connections ?? John Hale Williamsburg, VA Descendants of David H. Smith 1 David H. Smith b: Bet. 1824 - 1830 in Virginia .. +Catherine b: Bet. 1822 - 1830 in Virginia ......... 2 Mary Ann Smith b: Bet. 1845 - 1850 in Virginia ......... 2 Emily A. Smith b: Bet. 1847 - 1852 in Virginia ......... 2 Rachel C. Smith b: Abt. 1849 in Virginia ............. +Wiley B. Mink b: Abt. 1847 m: October 03, 1872 in Washington County, Virginia ......... 2 Lilbum H/L. Smith b: Bet. 1853 - 1854 in Virginia ......... 2 Susan/Susana Smith b: Abt. 1858 in Virginia ......... 2 Flarance Smith b: Abt. 1864 in Tennessee ......... 2 Andrew J. "Andy" Smith b: October 1869 in Tennessee ............. +Susan/Susannah Simpson b: Bet. August 1860 - 1866 in Tennessee m: October 08, 1893 in Hawkins County, Tennessee In a message dated 8/28/2008 11:41:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, chessman52@hotmail.com writes: Hi 2nd attempt here. Hopeing to find Smith Researcher in Virginia that knows something about this ancestor of mine John Addison Smith b.sept 1810 farmer- methodist or maybe cumberland presbyterian. Any helps or guidance appreciated. thanks wayne **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)