collecting the seeds of a Smith tree
At this stage of my research, I have identified a common DNA link between Isaiah Smith Sr and Needham Smith Sr. For repetition, I have a DNA match to a user who's traced lineage via documented sources starts with Patricia Rhodes > Minnie Claire Cox > Charlie Needham Cox > Needham Cox > Elizabeth Ann... Continue Reading →
As I start venturing deeper in swamp, I look back to the left bank. There are some faint signs that suggest Isaiah's Smith Sr's father is Richard Smith{8,9,10,11}. 8. Isaiah Smith Sr (born about 1785) and was an adjoining land owner to Needham Smith Sr in Houston County, Georgia. They both owned 202 1/2 acres... Continue Reading →
Isaiah Smith Sr was born about 1785-86, this is according to the information in the 1850 U.S. Census for Houston County, Georgia. He is shown as 64 years old and born in North Carolina. Isaiah's father is believed to be Needham Smith Sr (potential father) or Richard Smith Sr (potential grandfather). Richard, from 1784 to... Continue Reading →
Stepping into the ankle deep waters of the swamp, there is barely a scant of tracks to follow. Nancy A Smith's (doe) father is likely Hardy Smith Sr.{4,5,6,7} 4. Many genealogist warn against giving to much credit to naming patterns but I do find that it has provided much evidence for navigating my research. Normally,... Continue Reading →
digging our roots 