I have just subscribed to the DeKalb list and I am also interested in the
SMITH discussion. One of my ancestors, Francis (Frank) BEUCHAT, was married
to a Mary SMITH. Her birth as listed on the 1900 census as 1825 in
Pennsylvania. They had three children: William Henry Beuchat who married
Sophronia TROUPE on September 25, 1884 in Fairfield twp. in DeKalb Co. ; Lois
Mary Beuchat FOSTER who married Lewis FOSTER and they had taken over the farm
of Frank and Mary; third child is unknown ( probably a female.) Wm Henry and
Sophronia had 5 children: Wilbur Eli who was born July 18, 1885 in Wayne Twp,
Noble Co. died Nov. 2, 1912 in Fairfield Twp. ; Mable Issola May Beuchat born
Jan 14, 1887 in Wayne Twp; married Lamont Joseph LIKES May 20, 1910 and had 5
children.
I am very interested in locating a descendant of the LIKES line. Anyone out
there who knows anything about this line, please contact me. I have gathered
information about he other 4 children of William Henry and Sophronia, as well
as the Ohio and Pennsylvania lines. Thanks. Cathy