I am seeking info on Katherine Morningstar, born abt 1840 according to census records and living in Polk Co, NC 1880-1900. Married to Stephen 'Decatur' Smith, 1845-1917, NC. Mother of Laura (b1865), Juliann (b1868), John Stephen (b1871), Mary (b1872), Jeannie (b1876) and Martha (b1879). Her husband, Decatur Smith, was listed on the 1910 with another wife, Sarah E Reel, so I assume that Katherine died after the 1900 census since the children are with Decatur and 2nd wife on 1910 census. I have been unable to find any other info on Katherine Morningstar other than this, even after checking all online sources I can think of including cemetery listings.

Would greatly appreciate any info anyone might have or any suggestions.