This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7541/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In 1836, Campbell Co TN, Jane Smith, widow of Eli (or Ali) Smith filed for Rev War widow's pension at age 87. She says that her husband served in "western Virginia" under Col Campbell, Capt Scott & Capt Thompson, but does not say from what county. Rachel Hatfield of Campbell Co (at age 84) made statement for her in 1843 & said that she was present at the marriage of Eli Smith & Jane Denna(?), and that the marriage was performed by Simon Cockerl(?) Richard Crabtree also made statement 1843 (at age 78) & said he served with Eli Smith. Joseph Hart & John Kincaid, esq also made statements. They were married 8 Apr 1783 & he died 19 Apr 1836. There is what looks like an original birth record of their children : Ericas b. 11 Sep 1784 Patrick b. 4 Oct 1786 William b. 24 Oct 1788 Eli b. 27 Jan 1791(?) James b. 9 Feb 1793 Elizabeth H____ b. 23 Sep 1796 Nancy b. 8 Nov 1799 Ali b. 29 May 1814 Images at Footnote 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.