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Trillion Dollars

Don — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:30:41 GMT

I believe we, Americans and English, have or had differing definition of big numbers.

American counting goes:

Thousand 1,000

Million 1,000,000

Billion 1,000,000,000

Trillion 1,000,000,000,000

Quote:From Wikipedia

For most of the 19th and 20th centuries, the United Kingdom uniformly used the long scale, while the United States of America used the short scale, so that usage of the two systems was often referred to as "British" and "American" respectively. In 1974 ...

What month are we in?

Daz — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:24:15 GMT

Hi all.

Sorry I've not been on, busy with rebuilding the audi engine. Good news is the engine runs as sweet as a nut. Bad news is it won't idle. There is a fault on the electronic control unit. As I disconnected the battery to charge it I think the throttle solenoid has to be re-calibrated. Having rebuilt the engine I begrudge paying audi over �100 to tell me the fault. So I have downloaded the diagnostic software onto my laptop and have the diagnostic plug coming off e-bay. So all being well ...

Hello members - from Admin

Carole — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:14:36 GMT

Hello members,

So sorry about my absence from the site in recent weeks. Had a bout of illness then other home & family matters have needed all my attention. I'm feeling a lot better now and will get back on track with Smith List and Smith Chat as soon I can.

Anyway, it's great to see that the Forums have still been kept ticking over by our Moderators and Members. Than you to all of you. Heck!! its September tomorrow already!! Schools go back this week. Goodness - where has the Summer ...

Time for red...

Daz — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:24:09 GMT

Hi all.

Friday night and kicking back with a bottle of red. I hope all are feeling mellow in their worlds. Don in the States and Gillian in Spain. Then we also have Maxine and Cas in Lancashre, Jean in Wales, me in Cheshire, Chellin in Austrailia and all the other dots on the map.

In 20 years overseas I have made many good friends. You hope they will always be there when needed and in some hairy cases you trust each other with your lives. Then after a couple of years you move onto new adventures ...

Smiths of Liverpool (24-SHH)

Carole — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:15:51 GMT

Smith List Page Transfer Notice

_______________________________

Smith Project Member ID: 24-SHH

Town/s of Smith Interests:

South-West Lancs : Liverpool;

South-East Lancs : Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester.

Researcher: Shirley Harper

Location: Sydney Australia

Smith Chat Username: ?

Shirley's Interests Summary was recently moved from the Project's original site

and recompiled at >> Smith Interest List of Lancs, WRYorks & Isle of Man Page 9 >>

joseph smith of moorgarth ingleton

suronda — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:51:40 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for the parents of Joseph Smith who married Isabella Battersby 27 Dec 1796 in Bentham, West Riding of Yorkshire. I know he was a yeoman of Moorgarth, Ingleton, that he had a brother called Bryan, and he died in 1802 leaving one son Joseph Waller Smith. Any help tracing Joseph or Bryan prior to 1796 would be greatly appreciated.

Suronda

Smiths of Liverpool (85-JSM)

Carole — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:01:12 GMT

Smith Project Member ID: 85-JSM

Town/s of Interest: Liverpool

Researcher: James Smith

Smith Chat Forums Username .........

James's interests summary has recently been recompiled at

>> Smith Interests List of Lancs, WR.Yorks & Isle of Man page 24 >>

any individual entries submitted are included in the

Smith Ancestors First Names A-Z Index

_________________________________________________________

Should any other researcher hold data or possible connections to this ...

Friendship

jfs1952 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:53:51 GMT

It National Friendship week. Hope you enjoy the following

His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while

trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming

from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog.

There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming

and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what

could have been a slow and terrifying death.

The next day, a fancy carriage pulled ...

The Beagle Log, 3 January 2008 -- American Politics

Don — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:25:03 GMT

Greetings to a New Year

I hope 2008 finds you all in good spirits and ready for an exciting year.

This year has the potential to be an interesting year. We have Putin making a power grab in Russia, Pakistan is in turmoil, Iran and Korea continue to bluff the world with respect to their nuclear intentions, the establishment of a stable Iraqi government remains a goal, and Afghanistan is becoming more volatile. There are new governments in France, Australia, and England. And here in America ...

The holiday and the car.

Daz — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:48:37 GMT

Hi All.

Well the car arrived back off its extended vacation today on a transporter.

On the 2nd week of the hol' we were returning from a day at the beach in San Malo. About 10 miles from the camp as we pulled onto the off ramp the timing belt snapped and the pistons hit the valves. The guy on the SOS phone only spoke French (I must admit mine has now improved).

Anyway we got the car and ourselves lifted and were taken all the way back to the Audi garage in San Malo. It then cost �55 for a ...

Smith's of County Wexford

sirromy — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:09:49 GMT

Thomas Smith b. c. 1795, butcher of Co. Wexford. Daughter Catherine married in L'Pool to Peter Bryan/O'Brien (also of Wexford) 28 May 1839 at St. Mary's Edmund St., witn were James Gaul and Bridget Kevlin. Appears that Thomas also had sons in L'pool named Henry, James and Patrick (also butcher). Have had no success locating in Wexford yet, about 1/2 the parishes searched to date. It would have been so nice if England had included mother's names on something!

Any clues or suggestions accepted ...

St. Patrick and the snakes

mattycat — Sat, 26 May 2007 16:28:36 GMT

The legend goes that St.Patrick charmed the snakes into the sea and out of Ireland. It is true that there are no snakes in Ireland but it is possible that there have never been.

written by mattycat

to find out more read

How St. Patrick Charmed the snakes out of Ireland by Dr. George Johnson on Science ...

on science/Articles/petsnakes

SMITHs & PITTs from Farsley Yorks to America 1677

Carole — Thu, 24 May 2007 17:58:51 GMT

Howdy

My name is Weldon Smith. My home is New Mexico. I am a retired Postmaster. My birthday is Aug 22. Have spent all my life in New Mexico except the short time I served in the armed forces. I am married have two children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildern.

My interest right now is my family tree.

My grandparents came to New Mexico from Tennesse in 1903 and farmed the New Mexico Plains and went here and wonder put a few of us stayed put.

Looking forward to our chats ...

My, it�s been quite here lately

Don — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:41:01 GMT

Good Morning All,

My, it�s been quite here lately. What is everyone up to?

The weather in the Washington DC area has been delightful, in the mid-to high 80�s, occasional rain, and humidity at reasonable levels. This compared to last year at this time when we had weeks in the high 90�s, no rain, and a few occasional record setting triple digit temperatures.

You may remember my earlier mishap with falling branches. Well, I�ve reduced the offending tree to firewood. Since we no longer ...

Smiths of Warrington

Barbara — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:57:12 GMT

Good morning from sunny Perth Western Australia.

I am a new member and don't really know what I'm doing,so all help will be greatfullly accepted.

My father George Smith was born in Warrington 1907.

My grandfather William Smith born Warrington 1879

My gr grandfather Samuel Smith born Warrington 1850.

My gr gr grandfather James Smith was born somewhere??? and was married somewhere????.............. though he was married for the second time in Warrington to Elizabeth Lawson 1858

Love to ...

The Beagle Log, 9 Aug 2008 - Olympics

Don — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:37:54 GMT

Who is watching the Olympics? We are 12 hours behind Beijing so television (NBC has the monopoly this year) has ample time to collect and package a good show. (They also have time to insert far too many commercials). I�m not a sports nut but do enjoy watching many of the events.

Did anyone watch the opening ceremonies? They were spectacular. (They may intimidate bids by potential host cities for the 2012 summer Olympics).

What was your best-remembered Olympics? I liked the Lillehammer, ...

St Pauls, Warrington SMITH Marriages 1837-1907 Full details

Carole — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:45:09 GMT

Copy of Topic posted on our Databases Information Board

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St Pauls, Warrington SMITH Marriages 1837-1907 Full details

Many thanks to Sue Kinsella who has donated this database to the Smith Project.

Compiled from Sue's own research of the Parish Registers of

St Pauls Church, Bewsey Street, Warrington

All SMITH Marriages 1837-1907 with full detail.

The Database is divided into 2 large files:

Male SMITH Marriages

Female SMITH Marriages

Now ...

Zephaniah Smith of Leeds/Rastrick/Huddersfield WRY

stark2008 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:10:03 GMT

Hi:W-]: I'm from Huddersfield. Just thought that I would add my Zephaniah Smith to the list since you don't seem to have any Z's yet:)

I am stuck with his birth, claimed to be from Leeds in the census, born around 1796. I can't find him there but there were earlier Zephaniahs in Birstall and Brighouse.

He married Elizabeth Aston at Halifax on 23 Aug 1827 and they had the following children born at Rastrick:-

Frances abt 1828

Edward abt 1831

Joseph abt 1834-my ancestor, married in Huddersfield

Thomas ...

Word association game (IS GETTING DAFTER!!)

maxine — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:16:33 GMT

Hi all

Hows about a game of word association.

maxine

One ferret pregnant

maxine — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:39:21 GMT

Well what a time for us at the moment on the pet front, we are expecting kits at time from this weekend. So watch this space for updates....

Welcome David

maxine — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:29:35 GMT

David

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Rocky 1997-2008

maxine — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:01:24 GMT

In memory of ROCKY

who died on saturday 2nd August 2008.

He is and will be missed but he nolonger suffers.

scottland geneology

smithstick — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:19:40 GMT

I was hoping somebody might be able to assist me with my search for my scottland relatives. I am looking for the father and mother of Robert Hyrum Smith. Robert Smith was born May 12, 1812 in Renfrews scottland. He married Catherine Clark in 1838. They had 4 children that I am aware of Robert, Daniel, Hyrum Joseph, and mary Catherine.

Welcome smithstick

maxine — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:37:18 GMT

Smithstick,

I see that you have already put your intrests on the Other Counties ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES boards

and you topic about your Scotish relatives Robert Hyrum Smith. Robert Smith was born May 12, 1812 in Renfrews scottland. >>>Link>>> . I hope that our members can help you find your relatives.

Also please call in >>>Social Club - chit-chat>>> any time you like (just a little diversion from our genealogy stuff now and then)

>>> ...

Welcome suefernley

maxine — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:01:18 GMT

Sue,

I see that you left a message on the guest book for the sister site smithfamilies.org.

Please add this to you smith chat site and I see that you are family matching Gillian D smith chat user name

gdanby

Also her details are Here on the smith families site.

Also please call in >>>Social Club - chit-chat>>> any time you like (just a little diversion from our genealogy stuff now and then)

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new member

robert smith — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:34:14 GMT

Robert Smith b.1819 Northumberland, d.1876 Lisbon

Karin — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:15:57 GMT

Dear Carole,

As mentioned last week, I was notified of a DNA match with Mr. Robert K Smith.

Mr. Smith lives in America.

This is the info on Robert Smith born 1819.

He might be a link to my family, although many years ago.

Is there a way that you can help me trace Robert Smith born 1819?

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Robert Smith - Born 1819 at "Newton By the Sea" (north of Newcastle, England)

Died in Lisbon in 1876

Married to Isabel born at "Berwick-upon-Tweed" ...

The Beagle Log, 23 October 2007 - Smith Tower

Don — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:00:09 GMT

Good Morning,

Do you know where the tallest office building was, outside of New York City, in 1914? Seattle.

Do you know the name of this building? Smith Tower.

This is news to me. I�ll have to add this historical tidbit to my trivia trove. Please go to the following link for information on Smith Tower. http://www.smithtower.com/index.html

Picture from Smith Tower web site

http://www.smithtower.com/History.html

What "Smith" structures do you know about?

King Arthur.

Daz — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:20:20 GMT

This tale is written for Nathan and Mikey, Ellis and Ty.

It is also written for all the boys and girls that dare to dream.

For without the dreams and the children to dream them.

Where would we be?

It is also for King Arthur and his Knights.

For I have seen and I believe.

For Arthur.

This tale was never to be told.

I tell it now as I grow old.

For I fear the story will be lost.

And England left to count the cost.

A man once dreamt of a perfect land.

Built with honor, with valor, ...

Welcome Jekirk

maxine — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:42:54 GMT

jekirk

Welcome to Smith Chat,

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Welcome new member olive boden

Carole — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:39:48 GMT

new member olive boden!!

Hi Olive, Welcome to Smith Chat,

Thanks for joining us. We'll look forward to seeing you back soon and learning about your Smith and related family history interests on our >>> Genealogy Boards >>>.

Also please call in >>>Social Club - chit-chat>>> any time you like (just a little diversion from our genealogy stuff now and then)

Carole

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>>> Smith ...

Smiths Aberdeen/Moary etc

smudge3311 — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:57:36 GMT

Looking for Info On bartholomew smith, born about 1685, England/Isle of Man, Died peterCulter,Aberdeen in 1758, was a prominent Paper maker/mill owner, son Richard took over firm in 1750 and in turn his son lewis took over firm in 1802, Richard had other children, one of which was Alexander Smith whom became a lecturer at Aberdeen University and a Church Of Scotland minister at Chapel of Garioch in 1800, Awarded a doctor of divinity in 1814, he in turn had son Robert whom was a doctor/surgeon,born ...

The Beagle Log, 26 July 2008 - Summertime

Don — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:32:48 GMT

Godd Morning All,

In 1935, George Gershwin composed �Summertime�, one of the scores in Porgy and Bess. This past week has conformed to summertime�s tempo,

....Summertime,

....And the livin' is easy

....Fish are jumpin'

....And the cotton is high

The song has been recorded by many performers. It was my thought prior to posting this that Janis Joplin�s rendition (see-listen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgFWibrTAKQ) was at the top of my list. However, listening to Ella Fitzgerald�s ...

Where's Don

Daz — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:20:09 GMT

Hi all.

Friday night, tired out and having a glass or two of red and where is Don???. Only joking Don.

Hope everyone had a good week, I am just feeling a bit tired. I would like to write some verse but I think it left by the back door this week. I just need some sleep. So I will take this weary ass to bed and maybe wake up with a better heart.

Love to all who are awake.

Daz.

xxx

Good Morning

jfs1952 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:28:08 GMT

How are you all this moring. Hope you had a nice break.

We have sunshine today.

I have been doing a lot of work on my Family Tree, have been in touch with new relatives. So I have been quite busy.

Speak to you soon.

Jean

Passing of Francis Gould

tessob — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:38:02 GMT

Francis Arthur Gould eldest son of Alice Smith and Arthur Gould, passed away on the 4th July 2008 aged 87.

Francis was born 20th Dec 1920, Francis St Richmond Victoria Aus. He died at the Lister Nursing Home Gympie Queensland.

Grandson of John Jessop Smith and Sarah Ann Holden

Passing of Francis Gould

tessob — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:46:32 GMT

Francis Arthur Gould eldest son of Alice Smith and Arthur Gould passed away on the 4th July 2008, born 20th Dec 1920 Francis St Richmond Victoria Aus, died Lister Nursing Home Gympie Queensland.

He was the Grandson of John Jessop Smith and Sarah Ann Holden

Thomas Tyzack & Mary Smith

alistrsmff — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:01:52 GMT

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone would have details on the children of a Thomas Tyzack & Mary Smith married on the 23rd Nov 1828 at the Cathedral St. Peter Sheffield IGI ref:M007752; in particular if they had a son named Robert born between 1832-39. Believe Thomas's parents were a Thomas Tyzack & Elizabeth possibly Hinchcliffe. Would also be interested in the parents of Mary Smith, if available. L.S

To Brian - a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY message!!

Carole — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:52:09 GMT

Smith Chat has been on limited access for 10 days and so we missed

Brian's birthday on the 12th July...soooooooo....

Belated Birthday wishes to you Brian

hope you had a great day!

and Many Happy Returns to you!!

from Carole

xxxxx

harry sydney smith

bebberbe — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:16:04 GMT

Still looking for my relatives---I think I know his birthday--Harry sydney smith went by his second name and I do believe he was born on Jan. 20th, 1890--any help I'd appreciate it. I do believe I've found my grandma thanks to all your help....beverley

Exciting Weather

Don — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:05:25 GMT

Hi All,

We just had a little excitement here. I was about to review new post in the Smith Chat Forums as a severe thunderstorm passed through.

I knew we were expecting a bit of bad weather so I was using the laptop in the event of power fluctuations or electrical surges (did not want to chance frying my desktop PC). A good gust of wind came through, tree limbs came down. One branch hit the roof and shattered a skylight in the living room. (Wives don�t take events like this wellJ). ...

Smiths of Silkstone/Penistone/Barnsley

mareeh — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:36:27 GMT

HI

I'm new to the list and its nice to see so many people searching for Smiths. I have been searching my Smiths for 40 years with several visits to the UK. I can't believe from all these Smiths that I can't find a connection. Everyone knows when searching for Smiths there are MILLIONS.

I have traced back to a George SMITH who had a son Henry. Henry (on his wedding certificate) states his parents are George Smith and Jane Steele. First evidence of Henry is living with his Grandparents ...

Welcome new member mareeh!!

Carole — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:16:56 GMT

Hello mareeh, a little belated because you joined just at the time we

switched into limited access 10 days ago - but now we're back to "normal"

- here's a nice sunny welcome for you.

We'll look forward to seeing you back soon and learning about your Smith and related family history interests on our >>>Genealogy Boards >>>.

Also please call in >>>Social Club - chit-chat>>> any time you like (just a little diversion from our genealogy ...

9th July 08 - Forums back on full access

Carole — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:29:08 GMT

Smith Chat has now been switched back to normal access (from 6.15pm BST, 19th July 08). Now looking forward to chatting again with our members. Call in soon and please update us on your Smith or other related surnames' research. Or click into the Social Club "chit-chat" board any time for any non-gen chat or trivia.

Just getting everything re-configured, see you later!

Carole

8 July, 2008, Carole wrote:9th-19th July 2008 Forums Limited Access

Hello to all members and guests,

An ...

Albert Ernest Smith(Warrington?) Ellen Laura Dunn b.1885 IoM

Barrie Johnson — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:47:42 GMT

My mother's cousin, Ellen Laura Smith (nee Dunn) born in 1885, in Douglas Isle of Man, youngest daughter of Thomas Dunn (of Marown IOM) and Caroline (nee McKay, of Laxey IOM), married Albert Ernest Smith (of Warrington, date not known). If any distant relative of mine is researching this family, I have a very detailed history tracing back the Manx lines.

Barrie

Welcome another new member Smith56-96!!

Carole — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:54:01 GMT

Smith56-96

Hi Smith56-96 & Welcome to Smith Chat,

Good to see you here, thanks for joining us. Sorry it's so happened that you've joined just at the time we're about to switch into limited access for 10 days (see notice on the banner at top of pages). "Limited access" periods don't occur very often - usually once every 2 or 3 months. Anyway that will give you plenty of time for browsing the site & we'll certainly look forward to seeing you posting on or after the 19th ...

George William Smith d.1900 Tresco Scilly Isles

jfs1952 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:22:52 GMT

Hi

My G/grandfather George William Smith was a coastguard who died in Tresco, Scilly Isles in 1900 aged 38. I am trying to find out how he died. Are they any sites where I can find info of this kind.

Thanks Jean

Smythe. Ireland.

walr — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:51:50 GMT

Trying to trace my Grand Mother, Mary Smythe. married James Rutherford c1825, Belfast I think. They had one child I am sure of, James Smythe Rutherford b1843. married Catherine Totton 1862 St Anne's Church of Ireland Belfast. MIgrated to Australia 1864, have good detail from there.

James Smythe was born Belfast.

Smyth m Rutherford Manchester 1842 (of Irish origins)

walr — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:26:28 GMT

Notes copied by Carole, Admin, from Ireland Board Topic >> Smythe. Ireland >>

_____________________________________________________

18 May 2007, walr wrote:............. thought I would update you on my progress. I expect you remember I was looking for James Rutherford and Mary Smyth. I have found a union in Manchester Cathredal in 1842 that fits the bill for time and name, more interestingly in the census it shows Mary as born in Ireland and James born in Scotland/Ireland. I think ...

LUCAS family: Ireland to Liverpool (COPY)

Carole — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:50:40 GMT

(copy also posted on our "Lancs SW & Liverpool" Board)

For the interest of anyone else with Liverpool-Irish surname Lucas......

Message quoted from earth2smith's message on Cheshire Board -

on muffintreault's topic : >> Lucas/Loomis >>

27 Aug 07, earth2smiths wrote:.............I do have Lucas ancestors on my Dad's father's side but I haven't much information on them, though what I do have you are welcome to.

As far as I'm aware, though Judy, they came over ...