Bobby, I am descended from John C. Smith through daughter Elizabeth, one of two children by his first wife. Elizabeth married Daniel Sledd of Floyd co., Va. (My ggrandfather) Do you have the name of the first wife of John C. Smith? Do you have information about John C. Smith going to Texas? Was his first wife possibly Indian? John C. Smith married (2) Hall after returning from Texas, moved to Washington co., Va. and died there. Lived on North Fork Holston River and had two more sons and five daughters. Have you found where Thomas H. Smith came from? Do you have any pictures of John C. and family? I don't have much but you're welcome to it... Thanks, G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.