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United States of America / Re: Searching for ancestor in Santa Barbara
« on: Thursday 29 November 07 08:42 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks Jorose

Would you be able to give me the census references for John?  I have James up until his death.

I think I will have to cast the net further to find the elusive Smithers who went to America and became good friends with Jesse James.  I might find him in time for the film release!!!

Abby

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United States of America / Re: Searching for ancestor in Santa Barbara
« on: Wednesday 28 November 07 21:27 GMT (UK)  »
Yep it is Kingston on Thames and James and Maria are the parents. 

One of the two brothers went to America in the aftermath of the American Civil War after selling his share of the business to his brother, the firm being Smithers and Sons.  I was told he emigrated in the 1860's to Santa Barbara, Texas. 

Supposedly whichever Smithers it was became a good friend of Jesse James.    I expect many settlers were though! (Especially after his death).


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United States of America / Re: Searching for ancestor in Santa Barbara
« on: Wednesday 28 November 07 14:59 GMT (UK)  »
The information I have is Santa Barbara, San Antonio, Texas.  He was born 1846 in Kingston.  He emigrated mid 1860's.

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United States of America / Searching for ancestor in Santa Barbara
« on: Wednesday 28 November 07 14:05 GMT (UK)  »
Hello

I am trying to trace an ancestor who settled in Santa Barbara, Texas as a Mercantile. His name was John or James Smithers.

I have very little experience in tracing American family history so would be grateful for any advice or help.

Thank you

Abby.

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