Roy, I have nothing on your people but, at about the same time in Hanover and Louisa Counties, there was an Estes Smith, daughter of John and Frances (Anderson) Smith, whose name may indicate a connection with your family. I have never been able to ascertain just why she was named so. Anne --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.