I am also a descendant of Melinda Smoot's first husband, John Peter Mettauer. John Peter is my gr-gr-gr-gr-grandfather. John's son, John the 3rd moved to Texas in 1859. How are you connected?
My info on John who was married to Melinda Smoot is very limited and I'd love to hear anything that you may know.
My email is
brockmett12@gmail.com and I'd love to hear from you.
Josh Metteauer