This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tigerlilyhome Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3270/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching the George Smith family [incl. sons Samuel [b. 1799) and Daniel (b. 1813)]. Records indicate births in Rockingham Co---but land deeds show property ownership in RockBRIDGE Co. Curously---I am seeing this in other family records from the same era---what could have prompted this apparent "migration"? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.