1. CHRISTIAN¹ SMITH was born in Stettin, Prussia, and died Sep 10, 1800 in Bethabara, Stokes Co., NC (Source: Will of Christian Smith, per Rosalene Nielsen (rosalene@ns.net) June 6,2000.). He married (1) UNKNOWN. She died Oct 8, 1790 in North Carolina. He married (2) ANNA FIDLER Aug 16, 1791 in North Carolina, daughter of GOTLIEB FIDLER. She was born Abt. 1746 in Pennsylvania, and died Aft. 1799.

Notes for CHRISTIAN SMITH:

Surname may also have been Schmidt. First name may have been Christoph.

More About CHRISTIAN SMITH:

Burial: Bethabara, Stokes Co., NC

Children of CHRISTIAN SMITH and UNKNOWN are:

i. CATHERINE² SMITH.

ii. JOHN SMITH.

iii. MARGARET SMITH.

iv. NELLY SMITH, m. JOSEPH MILLER.

2. v. CHRISTIAN COLUMBUS SMITH, b. 1774, Stokes County, North Carolina; d. May 21, 1839, Cedar Bayou, Harris Co, Texas.

3. vi. PETER SMITH, b. 1776, North Carolina; d. Dec 8, 1851, Clinton County, Indiana.

 

2. CHRISTIAN COLUMBUS² SMITH (CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1774 in Stokes County, North Carolina, and died May 21, 1839 in Cedar Bayou, Harris Co, Texas. He met RACHAEL PAFFORD 1797. She was born 1774, and died 1848 in Cedar Bayou, Harris Co, Texas.

Children of CHRISTIAN SMITH and RACHAEL PAFFORD are:

4. i. JOHN D³ SMITH, b. Bet. 1798 - 1801, North Carolina; d. 1848, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

ii. ELIZABETH SMITH, b. 1803.

5. iii. CHRISTIAN COLUMBUS SMITH, b. 1804.

6. iv. RACHEL ELEANOR SMITH, b. 1806, Adair Co, Kentucky; d. Mar 9, 1888, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

7. v. JOSEPH SMITH, b. Abt. 1807, Kentucky; d. Tennessee.

 

3. PETER² SMITH (CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1776 in North Carolina (Source: 1850 Clinton County, Indiana Census, Honey Creek Twp.), and died Dec 8, 1851 in Clinton County, Indiana. He married SUSANNA LEINBACH Bef. 1795, daughter of ABRAHAM LEINBACH and ANNA FIDLER. She was born May 10, 1778 in Bethania, Surry Co, North Carolina, and died Jun 17, 1855 in Clinton County, Indiana.

Notes for PETER SMITH:

Will Book 1, Clinton Co., IN

The Last Will and Testament of Peter Smith ser.

In the name of the Benovolent Father I Peter Smith senr. of Clinton County and State of Indiana, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Since Peter died in 1851, suggest you order the "complete" probate packet, and find out exactly where Abraham was to sign for his bequest. There might be a teeny bit of paper, the receipt receiving the bequest in the packet. It should state his address, and where he is signing. I hope you connect, need help in NC looking for Pete's ancestors.

1st I give and devise to my beloved children as follows:. that my son Abram Smith have six hundred dollars and that my daughter Ann wife of William (Said) have the sum of six hundred dollars and that my son Christian Smith have the sum of five hundred dollars and that my son Peter Smith have the sum of six hundred dollars and that my son Jacob Smith have the sum of six hundred dollars, and that my son Daniel Smith have the sum of six hundred dollars, and that the heirs of my son Moses Smith towit Silas Smith and Nancy Smith each have three hundred dollars, but not to be paid to them till they become of age and that my daughter Rebecca wife of Wiley Erby have the sum of six hundred dollars and that my son Joseph Smith have the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars and that Benjamin Lilly have one dollar.

2d That the hereafter appointed executors are to pay my funeral expenses and also all just debts that I may owe at my death out of the money that may be on hand at my death and the remainder of money to be paid to the above named heirs in proportion to the amount willed to each of them, as soon as said executors may become in possession of it after my death and the remainder to be paid to said heirs out of the money collected from out standing debts or from the sale of the real estate as soon as collected.

3d In case the amount of my estate should be more than will pay the above amounts to the to the heirs and comfortably support my beloved companion during her lifetime the executors is to divide the same equally among all the said heirs (except the said Lilly he is to have only one dollar).

4th I do hereby nomionate and appoint Daniel Smith and Peter Smith executors of this my last will and testament hereby authorize them the said executors at my death to take charge and possession of all my propertyboth real and personal. I hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower them to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper all of my real and personal property and deed to purchasers to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple said executors are to sell my real estate within seven years at any time they think proper within that time and in case my companion is living at the time of sale the real estate is to be sold with her right of dower on the same.

5th the said executors are to see that my beloved companion Susanna Smith have sufficient amount of my estate to render comfortable during her lifetime. In testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fifteenth day of October in the year of our Lord 1851.

s/Peter Smith

Signed and acknowledged by Peter Smith as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.Attest Benoni Forener
Miles Hart

Codicil to the foregoing will.

Whereas I Peter Smith Sen. of Clinton County, Ind. did on the fifteenth day of October A.D. 1851, make thwe above my last will and testament of that day do hereby declare the following to be a codicil to the same. Whereas in my last will and testament aforesaid I did bequeath to the heirs of Moses Smith to with Silas Smith and Nancy Jane Smith the sum of three hundred dollars each I do hereby revoke that portion of said will and give and bequeath said six hundred dollars (that was willed to said heirs) as follows towit that my companion Susanna Smith have five hundred dollars to be disposed of as she may see proper and that my esteemed friends Henry Smith and James M. Smith each have the sum of forth dollars and also that George W. Webb and Emily Smith each have the sum of ten dollars all of which is to be paid to them by my appointed executors in the manner that they are to pay the heirs in my will directed and also that said hers of Moses Smith towit Silas Smith and Nancy Jane Smith each have one dollar to be paid by the executors when they become of age.

Signed and sealed the 26th day of October A.D. 1851
s/Peter Smith (Seal)

Signed and acknowledged by said Peter Smith as a codicil to his last will in our presence.
Attest Benoni Fortner
Miles Hart

State of Indiana, Clinton County SS.

More About PETER SMITH:

Burial: Smith Cemetery/Forest Twp, Clinton Co, Indiana

More About SUSANNA LEINBACH:

Burial: Smith Cemetery/Forest Twp, Clinton Co, Indiana

Children of PETER SMITH and SUSANNA LEINBACH are:

i. ANNA³ SMITH, b. Abt. 1797, North Carolina; d. Aft. 1854; m. WILLIAM SAID, May 13, 1820, Switzerland County, Indiana.

ii. CHRISTIAN SMITH, b. Abt. 1801, North Carolina; d. Jun 29, 1874, Kirklin Twp, Clinton County, Indiana; m. (1) REBECCA UNKNOWN; d. Bef. 1874; m. (2) NANCY UNKNOWN; b. Abt. 1806; d. Sep 15, 1879, Indiana.

More About CHRISTIAN SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

More About NANCY UNKNOWN:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

iii. JOSEPH SMITH, b. 1825, Indiana (Source: 1850 Clinton County, Indiana Census.); d. Jun 8, 1905, Tipton county, Indiana; m. (1) ELIZABETH COX/COY; m. (2) CAROLINE FOSTER, Nov 7, 1842, Switzerland County, Indiana; b. 1823, Indiana; d. Jul 10, 1863, Indiana.

More About JOSEPH SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

More About CAROLINE FOSTER:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

8. iv. MOSES SMITH, d. Bef. 1851.

9. v. ABRAHAM SMITH, b. May 19, 1795, North Carolina; d. Jul 1871, Henry County,Iowa.

vi. PETER SMITH, b. 1802, North Carolina (Source: 1850 Clinton County, Indiana Census.); d. Jul 31, 1864, Clinton County, Indiana; m. (1) UNKNOWN, Abt. 1825; d. Abt. 1855; m. (2) ELIZABETH WEBB, Nov 24, 1840, Switzerland County, Indiana; b. 1818, Indiana; d. Jun 15, 1856, Clinton County, Indiana; m. (3) PHOEBE PILE, Oct 21, 1856, Clinton County, Indiana; b. Apr 10, 1823, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; d. Oct 22, 1905, Clinton County, Indiana.

More About PETER SMITH:

Burial: Smith Cemetery/Forest Twp, Clinton Co, Indiana

More About ELIZABETH WEBB:

Burial: Smith Cemetery/Forest Twp, Clinton Co, Indiana

More About PHOEBE PILE:

Burial: Smith Cemetery/Forest Twp, Clinton Co, Indiana

10. vii. JACOB SMITH, b. 1805, North Carolina; d. Dec 28, 1883, Prairieville, Tipton County, Indiana.

viii. DANIEL SMITH, b. 1812, North Carolina (Source: 1850 Clinton County, Indiana Census.); d. Aft. 1854; m. MARY ANN HARSHMAN, Sep 7, 1843, Clinton County, Indiana; b. 1822.

11. ix. REBECCA SMITH, b. Oct 11, 1820, Switzerland County,Indiana; d. Oct 9, 1901, Prairieville, Tipton County, Indiana.

 

4. JOHN D³ SMITH (CHRISTIAN COLUMBUS², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Bet. 1798 - 1801 in North Carolina, and died 1848 in Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas. He married ELIZABETH DUNKIN Dec 28, 1818 in Adair Co, Kentucky, daughter of ROBIN DUNKIN. She was born Bet. 1799 - 1803 in Adair Co, Kentucky.

Children of JOHN SMITH and ELIZABETH DUNKIN are:

i. RACHEL ANN⁴ SMITH, b. Oct 25, 1819; d. 1897, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; m. HARRISON BOND MCLEAN, Jan 28, 1841, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; b. Apr 12, 1819, Murray Co, Tennessee; d. Nov 19, 1862, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

ii. ANDERSON SMITH, b. Nov 8, 1820, Eufaula, Alabama; d. Nov 18, 1879, Rockfalls, Texas; m. MARCELLA SINGLETON, Aug 18, 1842; d. 1878, Rockfalls, Texas.

iii. NANCY SMITH, b. Aug 24, 1822, Kentucky; d. May 31, 1904, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; m. JEREMIAH PROCTER; b. 1818, Alabama; d. Mar 31, 1890, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

iv. ELIZABETH JANE SMITH, b. 1824; m. EDWARD E ESTES, Oct 8, 1841.

v. JOHN SMITH, b. Abt. 1826; m. ESTHER MCLEAN.

vi. CHARLOTTE SMITH, b. 1828; d. 1853; m. LEONARD WHITE.

vii. PETER W SMITH, b. 1831, Alabama; m. SARAH WALSHER.

viii. JOSEPH SMITH, b. 1834, Alabama; m. NANCY SHARP, 1915.

ix. ROBERT SMITH, b. 1836; m. ELIZABETH WEEDIN.

 

5. CHRISTIAN COLUMBUS³ SMITH (CHRISTIAN COLUMBUS², CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1804. He married (1) ELIZABETH DUNCAN May 28, 1845 in Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas. He married (2) FRANCIS ANN BARTLET Mar 25, 1860 in Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

Children of CHRISTIAN SMITH and FRANCIS BARTLET are:

i. JOHNNY⁴ SMITH.

ii. ISABELLA SMITH, m. ROBERT CARROLL.

iii. JOE SMITH.

iv. NETTIE SMITH, m. GEORGE BADGETT.

 

6. RACHEL ELEANOR³ SMITH (CHRISTIAN COLUMBUS², CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1806 in Adair Co, Kentucky, and died Mar 9, 1888 in Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas. She married JOHN RILEY RHEA 1827 in Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas. He was born Abt. 1797 in Pennsylvania, and died Aug 12, 1864 in Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

Children of RACHEL SMITH and JOHN RHEA are:

i. RACHEL⁴ RHEA, b. Abt. 1825; d. Bef. 1908, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

ii. MARGARET RHEA, b. Mar 6, 1830, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; d. Jun 14, 1888, Cold Springs, Texas.

iii. WILLIAM RHEA, b. Abt. 1831; d. Bef. 1908, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; m. MELINDA BLACK.

iv. MARY JANE RHEA, b. 1832; d. Feb 4, 1906, Shiner, Texas.

v. ELIZABETH RHEA, b. Abt. 1833, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; d. Apr 25, 1924, Hearene, Robertson, Texas.

vi. JOSEPH RHEA, b. 1835.

vii. ELLENOR RHEA, b. 1837, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; d. Feb 25, 1909, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

viii. AMANDA M RHEA, b. Abt. 1840, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; d. Bef. 1908, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

ix. JAMES R RHEA, b. Abt. 1842, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; d. Jun 22, 1862, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

x. CHRISTIAN RHEA, b. Abt. 1843, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; d. Jun 1868, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

xi. JULIA ALICE RHEA, b. Dec 23, 1847, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas; d. Feb 13, 1923, Cedar Bayou, Harris, Texas.

 

7. JOSEPH³ SMITH (CHRISTIAN COLUMBUS², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Abt. 1807 in Kentucky, and died in Tennessee. He married MARY UNKNOWN Abt. 1830 in Tennessee. She was born 1809 in Tennessee, and died in Tennessee.

Children of JOSEPH SMITH and MARY UNKNOWN are:

i. CATHERINE⁴ SMITH, b. 1832.

ii. MARY SMITH, b. 1835.

iii. ROBERT D SMITH, b. 1836.

iv. MARTHA SMITH, b. 1838.

v. REBECCA SMITH, b. 1840.

vi. JOHN SMITH, b. 1842.

vii. RACHEL SMITH, b. 1844.

viii. JOSEPH SMITH, b. 1846.

 

8. MOSES³ SMITH (PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) died Bef. 1851. He married (1) ELLEN WYNNE Oct 16, 1833. He married (2) MARY ANN SPOON 1836 in Switzerland County, Indiana, daughter of JACOB SPOON. He married (3) PHEBE JANE LAMBERTS Apr 13, 1847.

Children of MOSES SMITH and ELLEN WYNNE are:

i. SILAS⁴ SMITH.

ii. NANCY JANE SMITH.

 

9. ABRAHAM³ SMITH (PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born May 19, 1795 in North Carolina, and died Jul 1871 in Henry County, Iowa. He married ELEANOR VAN DORIN Feb 13, 1816 in Switzerland County, Indiana (Source: Switzerland County, Indiana Marriage Records.). She was born Aug 10, 1800 in Virginia, and died Aug 3, 1875 in Henry County, Iowa.

Notes for ABRAHAM SMITH:

Came to Henry county after 1845 (1850 census lists youngest child born about 1845 in Indiana).

Buried Lambrith Cemetery with War of 1812 marker.

Portrait and Biographical Album of Henry Co., Iowa 1888

Abraham's family moved to Switzerland, Indiana in 1814. Elander/Eleanor's family moved there in 1804. Here they became acquainted and friendship ripened into love, and the marriage was celebrated in 1815. They remained in Switzerland County, Indiana until 1833, and here their seven oldest children were born. In that year they emigrated to Hancock County, Indiana at which place the five youngest children were born. Mr. and Mrs. Smith made Hancock County their home until 1849 when they came to Henry County, Iowa locating near Rome. Here he bought 120 acres of raw land and developed a fine farm, residing here until his death in July 1871. Mrs. Smith died 3 August 1875. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at the time of their death, but had formerly belonged to the Baptist Church before coming to Iowa. They were devoted members of the society, and no couple in the county were more highly esteemed than they were.

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Letter of Abraham Smith to Peter Smith, brother

Received by:

Rosalene Nielsen

6300 Surfside Way

Sacramento, CA 95831

January the 19th 1856

Dear Brother, I take pen in hand to let you know that we are all well hoping that these lines may find you all well, now I will inform you that my son Jabeze and his family has left Greenfield, Indiana and came out here and is wintering here with us, and he likes Iowa very well so far as he has seen of it, and Peter is still in oragan and he rote to us that the indians is at war with the whites al through oragon he sais all the indians west of the rocky mountains have joined together, and they think goverment will have to send fifty thousand men to save orogan, now I will ---- your request conserning my money that is coming to me I want ou to send it by daniel to me, or any other person that is safe, and take their Receipt so as to make it safe to you, and as soon as i get the money i will send you a recet by mail and when you get it you can drop a line to me to let me know that you got it, unkel Isaac Limbacks'alfred was here to see us and he said it was not safe to send money by letter, if Brother daniel is coming out he can bring it to me and oblige me in so doing, and if no one comes from your part of the country that you can send it to me rite to me and i will try to send by someone for it, rite often and let us know how you all are getting along. prices products of the cattle, wheat $1.25 Corn .20 oats .20 potatoes .25 pork (85 or 5) Dollars per hundred, meat coffe 7 pounds to the Dollar shugar 1 pounds to the Dollar molasses 50 cents per gallon butter 15 cents per pound, I close with Respects to you all.

Abraham Smith To Peter Smith

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Will of Abraham Smith:

In the Name of God, Amen. I Abraham Smith of Tippecanoe Twonship Henry County state of Iowa being of Sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament. That is to say first after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my real estate I give and bequeath to Jabez Smith of Tippecanoe Township, Henry County and state of Iowa.

The said Jabez Smith Shall take good care and treat reasonably well Abraham Smith the executor of this Will and Elenor Smith his Wife, during their natural lives and shall pay the sum of one hundred dollars in legal currency to each of my heirs as follows:

Phebe L Dorman One hundred dollars
Cheny Smith One hundred dollars
Peter Smith One hundred dollars
Mary Ann Osborn One hundred dollars
Hiram Smith One hundred dollars
James C Smith One hundred dollars
Nancy Crew One hundred dollars
Jabez Smith One hundred dollars
Markus Smith One hundred dollars

I further wish that after my death that all of my personal property or moneys Shall be equally divided between my children named above, the condition of the will to be complied with within one year after the death of Elenor Smith my wife, or in case she should die first within one year after my death. And I now appoint Hiram Smith and Walter F Crew my executors to see that the conditions of this my last will is complied with and to settle up my business.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 15th day of April Eighteen hundred and sixty seven.

Signed Abraham Smith

The above written instrument was subscribed to by the Said Abraham Smith in our presence and acknowledg (sic) by him to each of us and he at the same time published and declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his last will and testament and we at the testators request and in his presence have signed our names as witnesses here to and writen opposit (sic) our names our respective places of residence.

Witnesses (signed) Hiram Smith, Roundprairie Twp, Jefferson County, Iowa Walter F Crew-Salem Township Henry County Iowa

A History of Hancock County, Indiana In the Twentieth Century

by Dorothy June Williams and Thomas E.Q. Williams

copyright 1995 by Thomas E. Williams

Includes a listing of customers from the 1832-1837 account book of Elijah Tyner, Hancock County's first store located in Blue River Township.

SMITH -- Abraham, Catherine, Christina, Daniel, Danielson, David, Firman, George, Jacob, James, John, John G., Mary Jane, Michael, Nathan, Rebecca, Robert, Samuel, Tessie, Thomas, William, William S.

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1856 Iowa State Census, Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co. Stamped page 893.

Home-Family,

Name, age, sex, marital status, #yrs res in IA, POB, Occup.

83-83

Abraham Smith,62,m,m,6,NC,Farmer
Ellen Smith,55,f,m,6,VA
Marcus Smith,22,m,s,6,Ind,laborer
James Smith,20,m,s,6,Ind,laborer
Nancy Smith,17,f,s,6,Ind
Hiram Smith,14,m,s,6,Ind
Pheby Smith,9,f,s,6,Ind

1870 Henry Co Census

Abraham is age 75 and living with son, Jabez in Tippecanoe Twp.

CAPT. INGERSOLL'S COMMAND, SEA FENCIBLES, NEW YORK was probably regt. of War of 1812

More About ABRAHAM SMITH:

Military service: War of 1812

Notes for ELEANOR VAN DORIN:

1860 Census-Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA lists birth place as Pa.

1870 census Eleanor is living with son, Jabez in Tippecanoe Twp. Census also lists birth place as Virginia, not PA.

Children of ABRAHAM SMITH and ELEANOR VAN DORIN are:

i. JOHN⁴ SMITH, b. 1817, Switzerland County, Indiana; d. 1836.

ii. WILLIAM SMITH, b. 1820, Switzerland County, Indiana; d. Switzerland County, Indiana.

Notes for WILLIAM SMITH:

Died in infancy

iii. SARAH SMITH, b. 1822, Switzerland County, Indiana; d. Switzerland County, Indiana.

Notes for SARAH SMITH:

Died as infant

12. iv. JABEZ SMITH, b. 1824, Switzerland County, Indiana.

13. v. MARY A SMITH, b. Abt. 1825, Switzerland County, Indiana.

vi. CHENEY SMITH, b. Abt. 1826, Switzerland County, Indiana (Source: 1850 Henry Co. Census.); m. ELVIRA THRASH, Jan 16, 1851, Henry County, Iowa (Source: Henry County Marriages Book C, 59 #711, Cheney Smith (24) married Elvira Thrash (22) 16 Jan 1851 at Wm. Thrash house.); b. 1829, Indiana.

Notes for CHENEY SMITH:

Listed on Henry Co. 1850 census as farmer.

Cheney became a farmer in Crawford County, KS

14. vii. PETER J SMITH, b. Jul 13, 1830, Switzerland County, Indiana; d. Apr 12, 1903, Salem, Iowa.

15. viii. MARCUS KILBOURNE SMITH, b. Mar 13, 1834, Hancock, Indiana; d. Oct 15, 1909.

16. ix. JAMES C SMITH, b. Abt. 1836, Hancock County, Indiana.

x. NANCY L SMITH, b. Abt. 1839, Hancock County, Indiana; d. 1885; m. WALTER F CREW; b. Hanover county, Virginia.

Notes for WALTER F CREW:

Resident of Mankato, Jewell, Kansas.

Physician

17. xi. HIRAM SMITH, b. Bet. 1841 - 1842, Hancock County, Indiana; d. 1892.

18. xii. PHOEBE LORENDA SMITH, b. Jan 28, 1846, Hancock County, Indiana; d. Jul 12, 1922, Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa.

 

10. JACOB³ SMITH (PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1805 in North Carolina, and died Dec 28, 1883 in Prairieville, Tipton County, Indiana (Source: Gravestone Index, Prairieville, Indiana.). He married (1) ELIZABETH FESLER Sep 12, 1824 in Switzerland County, Indiana (Source: Switzerland County, Indiana Marriage Records.), daughter of GEORGE FESLER and AMANDA GEORGE. She was born 1806, and died 1876 in Prairieville, Tipton County, Indiana. He married (2) ELIZABETH O'BANION Abt. 1863, daughter of WILLIAM O'BANION and MARGARET SEYMOUR. She was born Mar 7, 1810 in Licking County, Ohio, and died 1875 in Tipton County, Indiana.

More About JACOB SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

Occupation: Farmer

More About ELIZABETH FESLER:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

More About ELIZABETH O'BANION:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

Children of JACOB SMITH and ELIZABETH FESLER are:

19. i. HENRY⁴ SMITH, b. Sep 7, 1825, Switzerland County, Indiana; d. Jul 4, 1903, Forest Township, Howard Co, Indiana.

20. ii. MARY MAGDALIN SMITH, b. 1830, Switzerland County, Indiana; d. Dec 12, 1883, Indiana.

21. iii. DELILA J SMITH, b. 1831, Switzerland Co, Indiana; d. Bef. 1927.

iv. GEORGE B SMITH, b. Mar 26, 1835, Switzerland Co, Indiana; d. Mar 27, 1855, Tipton Co, Indiana.

More About GEORGE B SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery, Tipton Co, Indiana

v. ELIJAH SMITH, b. 1838, Switzerland Co, Indiana (Source: Will of Jacob Smith.).

vi. JONATHAN SMITH, b. 1840, Indiana; d. Apr 30, 1863, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

More About JONATHAN SMITH:

Military service: Co C, Reg 101

22. vii. AMANDA E SMITH, b. 1842, Tipton Co, Indiana; d. Bef. 1927.

viii. ABRAHAM SMITH, b. 1844, Tipton Co, Indiana; d. Feb 1873, Tipton Co, Indiana.

ix. WINSLOW SMITH, b. 1844, Tipton Co, Indiana; d. Bef. 1883.

x. CATHERINE SMITH, b. 1846, Tipton Co, Indiana; d. Oct 13, 1918, Clinton Co, Indiana; m. EDOM A RATCLIFF, Aug 5, 1865, Prairieville, Tipton Co, Indiana (Source: Tipton Co Marriage Index, 3-29.); b. Jan 26, 1839; d. Feb 24, 1911, Tipton Co, Indiana.

More About CATHERINE SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery, Tipton Co, Indiana

More About EDOM A RATCLIFF:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery, Tipton Co, Indiana

xi. JAMES SMITH, b. Apr 1, 1850, Tipton Co, Indiana; d. Abt. 1922, Tipton Co, Indiana; m. CAROLINE RAYLES, Jan 5, 1871, Tipton County, Indiana; b. Sep 1851, Indiana; d. Abt. 1922, Tipton Co, Indiana.

More About JAMES SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery, Tipton Co, Indiana

More About CAROLINE RAYLES:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery, Tipton Co, Indiana

xii. WILLIAM R SMITH, b. May 3, 1853, Tipton Co, Indiana; d. Apr 3, 1912, Tipton Co, Indiana; m. ELLEN SLEURN; b. Aug 23, 1855, Indiana; d. Jul 1, 1916, Tipton Co, Indiana.

More About WILLIAM R SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery, Tipton Co, Indiana

More About ELLEN SLEURN:

Burial: 1916, Prairieville Cemetery, Tipton Co, Indiana

Child of JACOB SMITH and ELIZABETH O'BANION is:

xiii. MALINDA⁴ SMITH, b. 1864, Tipton Co, Indiana; d. 1917, Tipton Co, Indiana; m. OSCAR C RAYLES.

More About MALINDA SMITH:

Burial: Bacon Cemetery, Clinton Co, Indiana

 

11. REBECCA³ SMITH (PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Oct 11, 1820 in Switzerland County,Indiana, and died Oct 9, 1901 in Prairieville, Tipton County, Indiana. She married WILEY ROBERTSON IRBY Feb 9, 1842 in Switzerland County, Indiana, son of CHARLES IRBY and REBECCA LEWIS. He was born Jan 24, 1819 in Grainger, Tazewell Co., Tennessee, and died Jun 8, 1905 in Prairieville, Tipton County, Indiana.

More About REBECCA SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

Children of REBECCA SMITH and WILEY IRBY are:

23. i. SIMON P⁴ IRBY, b. Dec 2, 1842, Switzerland County, Indiana.

ii. ELIZA ANN IRBY.

iii. COLUMBUS IRBY.

iv. ELIZABETH J IRBY.

v. MARY M IRBY.

vi. JOSEPH W IRBY.

vii. LUCINDA C IRBY.

viii. WYLIE R IRBY.

ix. SILAS M IRBY.

x. REBECCA S IRBY.

xi. MATILDA E IRBY.

 

12. JABEZ⁴ SMITH (ABRAHAM³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1824 in Switzerland County, Indiana. He married (1) ELIZABETH H MARTIN Apr 28, 1852. She was born in Pennsylvania, and died in Henry County, Iowa. He married (2) HANNAH COOK Apr 19, 1868 in Henry County, Iowa. She was born Apr 6, 1827 in West Elkton, Ohio.

Notes for JABEZ SMITH:

1870 Henry Co Census there is an Almond Smith age 21, m, works on farm b. Indiana living with him.\

Also on 1870 census living with him are the following:

Coffin, Louisa,17,f,w,b. Iowa
Coffin,Edmund,14,m,w,b. Iowa
Coffin,Lelah,12,f,w,b. Iowa
Coffin,Gifford,6,m,w,b. Kansas
Benjm F,21,m,w,b. Iowa
Amos J,20,m,w,b. Iowa

Notes for HANNAH COOK:

Mt Pleasant Weekly News

Mt Pleasant, Henry, Iowa

Wed., Aug 4, 1897

SALEM LETTER

Salem, Ia., Aug. 2, 1897, (Correspondence)....Mrs. Hannah SMITH, of Valisca, Ia., is the guest of her brother, Mr. C.H. COOK and family.

Child of JABEZ SMITH and HANNAH COOK is:

i. NATHAN⁵ SMITH, b. 1869, Henry County, Iowa.

Notes for NATHAN SMITH:

1900 Jefferson Co. Census lists a Nathan Smith, f.b. Indiana, m.b. Ohio.

Living in Polke twp. as widow with dau. Clara and son, Oral. Is this the same Nathan?

 

13. MARY A⁴ SMITH (ABRAHAM³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Abt. 1825 in Switzerland County, Indiana. She married (1) ABRAHAM B OSBORN Sep 10, 1843 in Hancock County, Indiana. He died Mar 1850 in Lee County, Iowa. She married (2) JOHN LEE May 7, 1852 in Henry County, Iowa. He died Bef. 1860.

Notes for MARY A SMITH:

As a widow she lived in Omaha, NE.

1870 census listed as living in Tippecanoe, Henry Co, IA. Abram must be dead.

Also living with her are Ira Lee, 16,m,w,b. Iowa and Sarah Lee, 15,f,w,b. Iowa

Children of MARY SMITH and ABRAHAM OSBORN are:

i. MARTHA L⁵ OSBORN, b. Bet. 1843 - 1844, Indiana (Source: 1860 Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA Census, 368.).

ii. HANNAH OSBORN, b. Bet. 1847 - 1848, Ind (Source: 1860 Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA Census.); m. MILTON LEE, Feb 9, 1859.

iii. WILLIAM OSBORN, b. Bet. 1849 - 1850, Iowa (Source: 1860 Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA Census.).

iv. ZACHARY TAYLOR OSBORN.

v. JOSEPH F OSBORN.

Children of MARY SMITH and JOHN LEE are:

vi. IRA⁵ LEE, b. Bet. 1852 - 1853, Iowa (Source: 1860 Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA Census.).

vii. SARAH LEE, b. Bet. 1854 - 1855, Iowa (Source: 1860 Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA Census.).

 

14. PETER J⁴ SMITH (ABRAHAM³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Jul 13, 1830 in Switzerland County, Indiana (Source: 1850 Henry Co. Census.), and died Apr 12, 1903 in Salem, Iowa. He married LUCY BELL CREW Apr 26, 1869 in Henry County, Iowa, daughter of WALTER CREW and SARAH RICE. She was born Aug 18, 1844 in Richmond, Virginia, and died May 16, 1920 in Salem, Iowa.

Notes for PETER J SMITH:

Listed as farmer on Henry Co. 1850 Census. 1870 census farmer in Marion Twp, Henry Co, IA. Real estate and personal property both 5,000.

Portrait and Biographical Album of Henry County, Iowa, 1888:

Peter Smith, a stock-raiser and farmer residing on section 28, Marion Township was born July 12, 1830, in Switzerland County, Indiana and is a son of Abraham and Eleanor (Van Dorin) Smith, the former a native of North Carolina, born 19 May 1794, and the latter August 10, 1800 in Pennsylvania. The earlier years of Peter were spent in attending the common schools in the state of Indiana and doing his part of the farm work. Born upon a farm, the greater part of his life has been spent in peaceful avocation of a farmer. He remained with his parents until 1853, when he made the overland trip to California, where he remained but a short time, then went to Oregon, and for two years was there engaged in farming. Returning to California, for about fourteen months he engaged in mining, and then went to freighting in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington Territory, but later engaged in stock-raising in Oregon, and for a time in merchandising. He was very successful in the far West, remaining there until 1868, when he returned to Henry County and purchased eighty acres of land, a portion of the farm on which he now resides. In 1883 he bought ninety acres more, making 170 acres, which is now under a fine state of cultivation. Mr. Smith is a successful stock-raiser, his stock consisting principally of fine Poland China hogs and Durham cattle. Everything that he made was by his own industry. On the 26th of April, 1869, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Lucy B. Crew, daughter of Walter and Sarah (Rice) Crew. She was born Aug 18, 1844, near Richmond, Virginia. Five children have been born to them...Mrs. Smith is a member of the Society of Friends. In politics he is a Democrat. As a citizen he stands high in the estimation of all. He is always ready to advance any interest for the public good.

Obit:

From the Mount Pleasant Free Press, 16 April 1903

Peter J. Smith

We were greatly surprised to learn of the sudden death of Peter J. Smith, which occurred Sunday morning, April 12, 1903, at his home west of town. It was but a few days ago that he was a pleasant caller at the Free Press office, giving us all a pleasant friendly greeting. He seldom came to town that he did not make us a visit and for many years our business relations, as well as social relations, have been very pleasant.

P.J. Smith was born in the state of Indiana, July 12, 1830. He was therefore in the 73rd year of his age at the time of his death. In 1853, Mr. Smith, the 23 years of age, made the overland trip to California. From there he soon after went to Oregon and engaged in farming. Next he returned to California and for more than a year ws engaged in mining. He next engaged in freighting in California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington Territory. Later he settled in Oregon and interested himself in stock raising and then in merchandise. After fifteen years thus employed in the far West, he came to Henry county in 1868 and purchased a farm in Marion township, where he lived many years.

Mr. Smith was married to Miss Lucy B. Crew April 26, 1869. This twain had five children born to them, three of whom are now living.

Mr. Smith had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was intelligent, well informed on all current topics, conscientious in his relation to others, industrious and in all respects reliable. The family have the sympathy of friends and Mrs. Smith, the bereaved widow, is a member of the Society of Friends and after the funeral the remains were taken to Salem for interment.

Probate Inventory:

State of Iowa, Henry County

In the matter of the estate of Peter Smith, Deceased. The following is a full and perfect inventory of all the Personal Estate of the decedent so far as the same has come to the possession or knowledge of the undersigned Administratrix fo said estate, and also a correct statement of the heirs of said decedent.

Statement of Heirs.

Names, Relation, Age, Place of Residence.
Lucy B. Smith , widow, 58, Henry county, Iowa
Charles S. Smith, son, 29, Valley county, Kansas
Anna L. Greenlee, daughter, 33, Henry county, Iowa
Mary J. Smith, daughter, 28, Henry county, Iowa

Property regarded as Exempt from Execution-Left in the Hands of a Widow

One bay horse, about 16 years old,
Household goods,
One red cow, 2 years old,
One black steer calf,
One black heifer calf,
poultry.

More About PETER J SMITH:

Occupation: 1870, Farmer (Source: 1870 Census-Henry County.)

Notes for LUCY BELL CREW:

Obit:

From Mt. Pleasant Daily News 17 May 1920

Mrs. Lucy Smith Dead

Well Known Resident Passed Away Sunday Morning

Death claimed Mrs. Smith Early Sunday After Long Illness with Heart Disease. Funeral Tuesday.

Mrs. Lucy B. Smith and aged resident of our community passed away at her home southwest of the city at four o'clock Sunday morning. She had been a sufferer with heart disease for the past four months so that her death was not entirely unexpected. Deceased was the wife of the late Peter J. Smith who passed away a number of years ago. Two children are left to mourn, Charles Sydney and Mamie Jane.

Funeral services will take place Tuesday, a short service to be held at the home at ten o'clock followed by services at Salem at two. Interment will be in Salem.

Children of PETER SMITH and LUCY CREW are:

i. ANNIE L⁵ SMITH, b. Jan 27, 1870, Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa; m. ALBERT PEARL GREENLEE, Jun 9, 1901, Salem, Henry, Iowa; b. Abt. 1874, Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa.

Marriage Notes for ANNIE SMITH and ALBERT GREENLEE:

License #66 issued 8 June 1901

married by Rev. C.E. Drew at Congregational Church.

 

ii. NELLIE M SMITH, b. Feb 25, 1871, Henry County, Iowa; d. May 28, 1871, Henry County, Iowa.

iii. CHARLES SIDNEY SMITH, b. Aug 16, 1873, Henry County, Iowa; d. Jan 15, 1944, Salem, Iowa.

Notes for CHARLES SIDNEY SMITH:

Living in Valley county, KS at time of father's death.

 

iv. MARY J SMITH, b. Jan 30, 1875, Henry County, Iowa; d. Jul 24, 1950, Salem, Iowa.

Notes for MARY J SMITH:

Also known as Mamie. Unmarried at time of father's death.

on 1900 census month of birth listed as Feb,

v. JOHN SMITH, b. Jan 28, 1877, Henry County, Iowa; d. Jan 18, 1879, Henry County, Iowa.

 

15. MARCUS KILBOURNE⁴ SMITH (ABRAHAM³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Mar 13, 1834 in Hancock, Indiana (Source: est. from Jefferson Co Birth Records), and died Oct 15, 1909. He married RACHEL A. WHITE Mar 5, 1857 in Henry County,Iowa, daughter of NATHANIEL WHITE and MARY ROSE. She was born Jul 21, 1841 in Illinois (Source: est from Jefferson Co. Birth Records), and died Oct 16, 1923.

Notes for MARCUS KILBOURNE SMITH:

The book Jefferson Co. Birth Records lists the following:

Smith fa;Marcus Kilbourne occ. farmer b. Indiana
mo;Rachel A. White b. Iowa
3 Aug 1883 ch #11 Iantha Dorinda b. Round Pr Twp fa 49 mo 42
9 Jul 1885 ch #12 male b. Round Pr Twp fa 51 mo 44

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1870 Census, Round Prairie Twp, Jefferson Co, IA

Pg 18

148-144 Smith, Mark, 40,m,w,farmer,3500,1200,Ohio (Note this census says b. OHIO)
Rachel,35,f,w,Keeping House,Illinois
Mary,12,f,w,Iowa
America,8,f,w,Iowa
Katherine,7,f,w,Iowa
Armanda,3,f,w,Iowa
Lucy,7/12,f,w,Iowa b. Oct

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1880 Census Place: Round Prairie, Jefferson, Iowa

Source: FHL Film 1254347 National Archives Film T9-0347 Page 468A

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

Marquis SMITH Self M M W 46 IN
Occ: Farmer Fa: IN Mo: IN
Rachel SMITH Wife F M W 39 IA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: KY Mo: KY
America SMITH Dau F S W 19 IA
Occ: At Home Fa: IN Mo: IA
Catharine SMITH Dau F S W 17 IA
Occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IA
Arinnita SMITH Dau F W 12 IA
Occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IA
Lucy P. SMITH Dau F W 10 IA
Occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IA
Frank M. SMITH Son M W 5 IA
Occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IA
Charlie C. SMITH Son M W 4 IA
Fa: IN Mo: IA
Martha A. SMITH Dau F W 2 IA
Fa: IN Mo: IA

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The Fairfield Tribune

Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa

Thursday, July 14, 1881

Mr. M.K. Smith and John Wilson are each building a bank barn. Mr. Smith's bank is above the surface of the ground and will require heavy grading. Mr. Wilson is making his bank in a sharp ridge and will open out on the east and west sides of the barn.

1900 Census, Round Prairie Twp, Jefferson Co, IA

108-110 Smith, Markes K, b. Mar. 1834,age 66,m. 43 yrs,b. Indiana, f. b. North Carolina, m. b. Kentucky, farmer, owns farm.
Rachel,wife, b. July, 1841age 48, gave b. to 12 children, 10 living, b. Iowa, f.b. Ohio, m. b. Kentucky
Antha D, dau Aug 1883, age 16, b. Iowa
George S., son, b. July 1885, age 14, farm laborer, b. Iowa

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In the early 1860s Marcus went prospecting with brother, Hiram via wagon train in Idaho and was gone for two years. With the gold he brought back he bought a farm in Round Prairie vicinity of Jefferson County,IA. Marcus made the brick to build the house and brought the stone for the window sills and wall from the White's home.

The Smith's were a musical family, and with daughter, Martha, playing the organ spent evenings singing.

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Listed as farmer on Henry Co. 1850 census

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Mt. Pleasant Weekly News

Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa

Wednesday, Feb 3, 1897

LA HOYT AND VICINITY.

LaHoyt, Feb. 1 (Correspondence)-

Mr. Mark SMITH and family of Glasgow, attended the funeral of Mrs. SMITH's mother Mrs. WHITE, Friday

Obit of Mark Smith Oct 15, 1909 front page:

Old Resident Passed Away

Pioneer Resident of the Township Dies at His Home Monday Morning.

Mark Smith, one of the oldest residents of this place died Monday morning after an illness dating back into February. He was born in Hancock, Ind., March 13, 1831.

The funeral took place Wednesday and was largely attended.

The remains were interred in Lambert (sic) cemetery.

In 1819 he was united in marriage to Miss Rachel White. Ten children were born to them who are:

Mrs. Ella Tilford, Salem; Mrs Emma Cheesum [sic Chezum), Stockport; Mrs. Josephine Garretson, Beaver, Nebraska, Mrs. Arminta Lawrence, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Lucy Watkins of Lockridge; Mrs. Martha Litton of Glasgow; Antha Smith of Glasgow; Frank Smith of Stockport and Charles and George Smith of Lockridge.

Mr. Smith and family have resided near Lockridge for many years and a large circle of friends will deeply sympathize with the surviving relatives.

More About MARCUS KILBOURNE SMITH:

Event 1: buried Lambrith cemetery

Occupation: farmer

Notes for RACHEL A. WHITE:

Obit of Rachel Smith from Daily Ledger Wednesday Oct 17, 1923 page 1 col 3:

Mrs. R. Smith Died Yesterday

Funeral Services Held Tomorrow Afternoon at 2 O'Clock

Mrs. Rachel Smith died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Metcalf, 4 miles east of Glasgow. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from teh Round Prairie Baptist Church and interment will take place in Lambert cemetery.

Mrs. Smith was one of the older residents of this county having been born July 21, 1841 near Mt. Pleasant.

More About RACHEL A. WHITE:

Event 1: buried Lambrith cemetery

Children of MARCUS SMITH and RACHEL WHITE are:

i. MARY ELEANOR⁵ SMITH, b. Abt. 1858, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Jefferson County, IA.); m. JOHN TILFORD, Nov 15, 1877, Jefferson County, Iowa (Source: Jefferson County, Iowa Marriages 1870-1880.); b. Bet. 1852 - 1853, Iowa (Source: 1880 Round Prairie, Jefferson, Iowa Census.).

Notes for MARY ELEANOR SMITH:

Also know as Ella

More About MARY ELEANOR SMITH:

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Salem, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

Notes for JOHN TILFORD:

1880 Census Place: Round Prairie, Jefferson, Iowa

Source: FHL Film 1254347 National Archives Film T9-0347 Page 468A

 

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

John TILFORD Self M M W 28 IA
Occ: Farmer Fa: IN Mo: IA
Mary E. TILFORD Wife F M W 22 IA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: IN Mo: KY
Hattie J. TILFORD Dau F W 1 IA
Fa: IA Mo: IA

ii. AMERICA EMALINE SMITH, b. 1861, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Jefferson County, IA.); m. HARVEY T CHEZUM, Jan 14, 1882 (Source: Henry County Marriages Book C.); b. 1861.

Notes for AMERICA EMALINE SMITH:

Also known as Emma

More About AMERICA EMALINE SMITH:

Residence: Oct 10, 1909, Stockport, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

iii. CATHERINE JOSEPHINE SMITH, b. Bet. 1859 - 1860, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Jefferson County, IA.); d. Oct 16, 1932 (Source: Jefferson Co, IA 77 Cemeteries 1839-1990, 1863-1932 Oct 16, Glasgow, grave 193.); m. CHARLES GARRISON, Feb 28, 1883 (Source: Henry County Marriages Book C.).

More About CATHERINE JOSEPHINE SMITH:

Burial: Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Iowa

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Beaver, Nebraska (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

iv. NATHANIEL A SMITH, b. 1866; d. May 4, 1866.

Notes for NATHANIEL A SMITH:

Lambirth cemetery stone son of M.K. May 4, 1866 4 m 6ds

More About NATHANIEL A SMITH:

Burial: Lambrith Cemetery

v. ARMINTA ANN SMITH, b. Bet. 1866 - 1867, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Jefferson County, IA.); m. ROBERT LAWRENCE, Sep 17, 1885, Jefferson County, Iowa (Source: Jefferson County, Iowa Marriages 1870-1880.).

More About ARMINTA ANN SMITH:

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

Notes for ROBERT LAWRENCE:

1930 Tippecanoe, Henry Co, Iowa Census lists parents as being born in Penn.

Farmer

Aged 21 at marriage. Aged 39 on Census.

 

vi. LUCY PRUDENCE SMITH, b. Oct 1869; d. Jul 10, 1929; m. ALFRED DOUGLAS WATKINS, Apr 14, 1887 (Source: Henry County Marriages Book C.); b. 1859; d. Sep 15, 1949 (Source: Jefferson Co, IA 77 Cemeteries 1839-1990.).

More About LUCY PRUDENCE SMITH:

Burial: Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Iowa (192)

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Lockridge, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

More About ALFRED DOUGLAS WATKINS:

Burial: Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Iowa (192)

vii. JOHN EDWARD SMITH, b. 1872; d. Mar 2, 1873.

Notes for JOHN EDWARD SMITH:

Stone at cemetery John E. Smith died Mar 2, 1873 aged 10m 16ds

More About JOHN EDWARD SMITH:

Burial: Lambrith Cemetery

viii. FRANK MARCUS SMITH, b. Bet. 1874 - 1875, Iowa (Source: 1880 Round Prairie, Jefferson, Iowa Census.); m. ELLA M JOHNSON, Dec 29, 1897, Vega, Jefferson County, Iowa (Source: Jefferson County, Iowa Marriages 1870-1880.).

More About FRANK MARCUS SMITH:

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Stockport, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

Marriage Notes for FRANK SMITH and ELLA JOHNSON:

Mt. Pleasant Weekly News

Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa

Wednesday, Jan 5, 1898

A VEGA WEDDING

Vega, Dec. 30 (Correspondence)-Mr. Frank M Smith and Miss Ella M. Johnson, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents near Vega, Dec. 29. At 6 p.m. the bride and groom took their places, attended by Mr. C.W. Hutchinson as best man, and Miss Hannah Nelson as bridesmaid. Rev. J. Lee after a brief ceremony pronounced them husband and wife. Miss Mattie Smith played on the organ while Mrs. Jennie Johnson sang "Beneath the Low Thatched Roof." The bride was dressed in cream colored gloria silk, trimmed in blue and white slippers, the groom in black.

The presents were numerous and valuable, consisting of most articles needed in housekeeping, from a clock to a butter knife. About sixty guests united in congratulations and dined at the well prepared wedding feast. All decided that Mr. and Mrs. Johnson knew what good things were required for such an occasion. After the feast some time was passed in singing and instrumental music.

The next day the parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith, entertained at dinner quite a number of invited guests.

The happy young couple will go to housekeeping at once in a new residence near the home of the father of the groom, where the family has resided for many years while their many friends predict for them a prosperous future.

ix. CHARLIE CLARK SMITH, b. Mar 18, 1876, Glasgow, Iowa; d. Apr 24, 1961, Birmingham, Van Buren, Iowa; m. NELLIE CRANE, Jan 30, 1901, Kilbourne,Van Buren,Iowa (Source: Marriage Certificate, Lic 2720, Wit: Frank and Ella Smith by Rev. L. Hughes.); b. Apr 5, 1879, Mount Pleasant, Iowa (Source: Marriage Certificate, Book 2, p 35.); d. Jul 23, 1957, Fairfield, Jefferson Co, Iowa.

Notes for CHARLIE CLARK SMITH:

1880 Census Place: Tippecanoe, Henry, Iowa

Source: FHL Film 1254344 National Archives Film T9-0344 Page 268C

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Charele B. CRANE Self M M W 37 OH
Occ: Farmer Fa: CT Mo: VA
Susan CRANE Wife F M W 31 IA
Occ: Keeps House Fa: ENGLAND Mo: OH
Erwin CRANE Son M S W 12 IA
Occ: At School Fa: OH Mo: IA
Ralph CRANE Son M S W 10 IA
Occ: At School Fa: OH Mo: IA
Cora CRANE Dau F S W 7 IA
Occ: At School Fa: OH Mo: IA
Carrie CRANE Dau F S W 5 IA
Occ: At School Fa: OH Mo: IA
William CRANE Son M S W 3 IA
Fa: OH Mo: IA
Nellie CRANE Dau F S W 1 IA
Fa: OH Mo: IA

 

Notes from Helen Kessel on her grandparents, Charlie Clark Smith and Nellie Crane Smith

Charlie Smith was a farmer near Lockridge, Iowa.

We three granddaughters-Ruth, Helen and Vivian, have fond memories of many days spent at their farm and of all the great cooking Grandma did on a cook stove fueled by wood. She could make the best hot rolls for miles around. A railroad track went through their farm, so spent many days waving at the engineer. Played in the haymow with the baby kittens and jumping in the hay. They had no car, so looked forward to the neighbors taking them to Lockridge to get groceries on Saturday night. We would sit on a bench in the store and listen to the adults visit. Then in the winter we would sleep upstairs (no heat up there) and take a warm heating stone to bed with us. Very good memories of this Grandpa and Grandma Smith.

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Monday, Jan. 29, 1951:

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie C. Smith, two life-long Jefferson County residents, will observe their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday, January 30. All the fifty years of their marriage were lived within a radius of three miles of Lockridge, until 1947 when they moved to their present home at 600 S. Third St.

Due to illness in the family no open house celebration is planned. A family dinner honored the couple Sunday noon in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Retha Kessel, north of town. Their three children were in attendance, including Orril Smith of near Lockridge; and Cecil Smith of Davenport.

Mrs. Smith is the former Nellie Crane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Crane, pioneer settlers of the Glasgow community. Mr. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Smith, were also early settlers east of Glasgow. The wedding was solemnized at an evening ceremony January 30, 1901, in the home of the bride's parents then living near Kilbourne. As was the custom of the period, the infair was held the following day in the home of the bridegroom's parents, east of Glasgow.

Mrs. Smith was born in 1879 and will be 72 April 5. Mr. Smith, born in 1876 will observe his 75th birthday, March 18. Both are in fairly good health.

They have three granddaughters, Mrs. Raymond Stagg (Ruth Kessel) of Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Rex Leeper (Helen Kessel) of Packwood; and Vivian Kessel, north of town; and one grandson, Charles Lee Smith of Lockridge. All the children and grandchildren were present for the family dinner with the exception of the Staggs of Kansas City. A gold and white theme was used for the table decorations; with a large anniversary cake, appropriately inscribed, as the centerpiece.

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Obit of Charlie C. Smith from the Fairfield [IA] Ledger p 8 col 3 April 25 1961

Charlie Clark Smith, 85, long time resident of Jefferson county, passed away about 12:45 p.m. Monday at the home of his son, Orril Smith, who resides three miles southwest of Birmingham.

Smith had made his home with his son since 1957 and had been in failing health for the past three months.

Last rites will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Weston Behner Funeral home with the Rev. D.O. Van Dyne in charge. Burial will be in Lambirth cemetery near Glasgow.

Charlie Clark Smith was born March 18, 1876, at Glasgow, the son of Marcus and Rachael White Smith. He was married to Nellie Crane on Jan. 30, 1901, at Kilbourn, Iowa. She passed away July 23, 1957.

Smith had been a farmer all of his life and lived for many years near Lockridge. Upon retiring in 1947, Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to Fairfield where they made their home until her death in 1957.

He is survived by two sons: Orril Smith, Birmingham; and Cecil Smith, Davenport; and one daughter, Mrs. George Nelson, Fairfield. Other survivors include four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Martha Litton and Iantha Metcalf, both of Lockridge.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, five sisters and four brothers.

 

More About CHARLIE CLARK SMITH:

Burial: Lambirth Cemetery

Comment 1: Died of a stroke

Medical Information: Stroke

Occupation: Farmer

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Lockridge, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

Notes for NELLIE CRANE:

Obit of Nellie Crane Smith from Fairfield [Iowa]Ledger July 23, 1957 pg 8 col 3

Mrs. Charlie C. Smith, 78, lifetime resident of Jefferson county [Iowa], passed away about 3:05 a.m. today at the Briggs-Eskew Nursing home where she had been a patient for the past six months.

She had been in failing health for the past several years and in serious condition for the past few months.

Last rites will be at the Weston-Behner funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. D.O. Van Dyne officiating. Burial will be in Lambert cemetery southeast of Glasgow.

Mrs. Charlie Smith was born April 5, 1879, at Glasgow, the daugher of Charlie and Susan Catcott Crane. She was united in marriage on Jan. 30, 1901, to Charlie Smith at Kilbourn. She was a member of the Union church east of Glasgow.

Mrs. Smith moved to Fairfield from the Lockridge community 10 years ago.

She is survived by her husband; two sons, Orril Smith, Birmingham; and Cecil Smith, Davenport; also a daughter, Mrs. George Nelson, Fairfield. She is also survived by four grandchildren; two brothers, William and Walter Crane, both of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Mrs. Orpha Kiger, Mt. Pleasant; and Mrs. Cora Cooper, Salem.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Charlie Smith was a farmer near Lockridge, Iowa.

We three granddaughters, Ruth, Helen and Vivian, have fond memories of many days spent at their farm and of all the great cooking Grandma did on a cook stove fueled by wood. She could make the best hot rolls for miles around. A railroad track went through their farm, so spent many days waving at the engineer. Played in the haymow with the baby kitens and jumping in the hay. They had no car, so looked forward to the neighbors taking them to Lockridge to get groceries on Saturday night. We would sit on a bench in the store and listen to the adults visit. Then in the winter we would sleep upstairs (no heat up there) take a warm heating stone to bed with us. Very good memories of this grandpa and Grandma Smith... By Helen Kessel Leeper.

More About NELLIE CRANE:

Residence: Mar 14, 1929, Salem, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Charles B Crane.)

x. MARTHA ALICE SMITH, b. 1878, Iowa (Source: 1880 Round Prairie, Jefferson, Iowa Census.); d. Sep 21, 1968 (Source: Jefferson Co, IA 77 Cemeteries 1839-1990.); m. THOMAS LITTON; b. 1875, Iowa (Source: 1920 Round Prairie Twp, Jefferson Co, Iowa.); d. Apr 7, 1939, Glasgow, Jefferson, Iowa (Source: Jefferson Co, IA Grave Records.).

More About MARTHA ALICE SMITH:

Burial: Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Iowa

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Glasgow, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

Notes for THOMAS LITTON:

Mt. Pleasant Weekly News

Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa

Wednesday, Feb 3, 1897

VEGA NOTES

Vega, Feb. 1. (Correspondence)-

Thomas CLINE and Thomas LITTON with a crew of men were freezing last week in order to keep cool next summer, putting up ice.

Mt. Pleasant Weekly News

Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa

Wednesday, March 3, 1897

Vega Notes

Vega, Ia., Mar 1 (Correspondence)-

Thomas LITTON sold 30 head of last spring calves for $25.50 per head..

More About THOMAS LITTON:

Burial: Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Iowa

Occupation: 1920, Farmer/ Round Prairie Twp, Henry Co, IA (Source: 1920 Round Prairie Twp, Jefferson Co, Iowa.)

xi. IANTHA DORINDA SMITH, b. Aug 3, 1883, Jefferson County, Iowa; d. Jan 31, 1975; m. FRANK METCALF, Apr 17, 1918, Mt Pleasant, Iowa (Source: Henry County Marriage Book 7.); b. 1873, Hancock county, Illinois; d. Sep 15, 1949.

More About IANTHA DORINDA SMITH:

Burial: Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Iowa (L80)

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Glasgow, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

More About FRANK METCALF:

Burial: Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow, Iowa (L80)

Occupation: Farmer

Religion: Protestant

xii. GEORGE SYDNEY SMITH, b. Sep 7, 1885, Iowa; d. Aug 31, 1949; m. MYRTLE PETERSON, Apr 15, 1908, Jefferson County, Iowa (Source: Jefferson County, Iowa Marriages 1870-1880.); b. 1886, Sweden (Source: 1920 Tippecanoe Township, Henry Co, Iowa Census.); d. Apr 1, 1953.

Notes for GEORGE SYDNEY SMITH:

1930 Census Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA

Renting. Both aged 22 when married.

Farmer

Mentions mother as born in Iowa.

 

More About GEORGE SYDNEY SMITH:

Residence: Oct 15, 1909, Lockridge, Iowa (Source: Obituary of Markus Smith.)

Notes for MYRTLE PETERSON:

1930 Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA Census lists as being born in Iowa as well as her parents.

 

 

16. JAMES C⁴ SMITH (ABRAHAM³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Abt. 1836 in Hancock County, Indiana (Source: 1850 Henry Co. Census.). He married SOPHIA J EVANS Sep 13, 1857 in Henry County, Iowa. She was born Abt. 1839 in Ohio.

Notes for JAMES C SMITH:

Suspected from Henry Co., Iowa marriages 1836-1857 Book E-1 that James C. Smith m. Sophia J. Evans 13 Sep 1857 by W. Dennett, M.G.

James was later a resident of Omaha, Nebraska

Notes for SOPHIA J EVANS:

1860 Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, Iowa lists place of birth as Indiana

Children of JAMES SMITH and SOPHIA EVANS are:

i. URSULA E⁵ SMITH, b. Abt. 1859, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Henry County.).

ii. VIRGINIA SMITH, b. Abt. Jul 1860, Iowa (Source: 1860 Tippecanoe Twp, Henry Co, IA Census.).

iii. GULI E SMITH, b. Abt. 1861, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Henry County.).

iv. ELISABITH E SMITH, b. Abt. 1863, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Henry County.).

v. IDA E SMITH, b. Abt. 1864, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Henry County.).

vi. MARY C SMITH, b. Abt. 1866, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Henry County.).

vii. OSCAR O SMITH, b. Abt. 1869, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Henry County.).

 

17. HIRAM⁴ SMITH (ABRAHAM³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Bet. 1841 - 1842 in Hancock County, Indiana (Source: 1850 Henry Co. Census.), and died 1892. He married ELIZA Abt. 1860. She was born Bet. 1841 - 1842 in Illinois.

Notes for HIRAM SMITH:

Became farmer in Jefferson County, Iowa

1870 Jefferson Co Census

pg.18, Round Prairie Twp

142-138 Smith, Hiram, 28,m,w,Farmer,1350,660,Indiana

Eliza,28,f,w,Keeping House,Illinois
Charles,8,m,w,Iowa
Lilla,4,f,w,Iowa

Children of HIRAM SMITH and ELIZA are:

i. CHARLES⁵ SMITH, b. Bet. 1861 - 1862, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Jefferson County, IA.).

ii. LILLA SMITH, b. Bet. 1865 - 1866, Iowa (Source: 1870 Census-Jefferson County, IA.).

 

18. PHOEBE LORENDA⁴ SMITH (ABRAHAM³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Jan 28, 1846 in Hancock County, Indiana (Source: (1) 1850 Henry Co. Census., (2) Civil War Pension Application.), and died Jul 12, 1922 in Fairfield,Jefferson,Iowa (Source: Jefferson Co, IA Grave Records.). She married (1) WILLIAM DORMAN Dec 17, 1865 in Henry County, Iowa. He was born in Connecticut. She married (2) RUFUS VANTASSELL Jun 17, 1875 in Henry County, Iowa (Source: Civil War Pension Application.). He was born 1823 in Ohio, and died Jan 31, 1899 in Pierceton, Kosciusko, Indiana (Source: Ashley Funeral Home, Kosciusko Co, Indiana, age 76.).

Notes for PHOEBE LORENDA SMITH:

Salt Lake City, Utah, December 19, 1919

The Commissioner of Pensions:

Here is my report and all papers in the claim for pension W.O. 786203 of Phoebe Lorinda Van Tassell as widow of William H. Dorman.

This case was sent to the field to determine whether the claimant's former husband was the soldier on whose service the claim was based, whether they were ever divorced, and whether she has contracted more than one remarriage since his death.

As far as I can learn the reputation of the witness who has testified before me is good. He seems to be an intelligent man and seemed to testify truthfully.

As to the death of William Dorman it seems like it is a case of "the captain told the mate, the mate told the crew, the crew told me, so it must be true" witness is not able to give me any data or any information relative to Dorman before he came to Bonanza, Colo. he says it was talked that Bill had a wife before he came to Bonanza nad that the girl was loose in her morals, and that he had another wife after he left Bonanza, but he cannot recall the places.

The attorney mentioned in now Judge Stephenson. I went to Ft. Morgan and he was holding court but I happened there wehn there was a ten minute recess and the judge came out and I interviewed him. As he is a judge I did not feel warranted in taking his deposition under the circumstances. All he could tell me was that he knew Bill Dorman lisped in his talk, and that he married a girl at Bonanza named Mary Casteel. he says that that marriage must have been about 1883. he says Dorman was just an everyday miner and that he thinks the Exchequer Mine was the last one he worked at. he says he has no idea as to where Bill Dorma came from, or where he went. The Judge says he does not remember ever hearing that Bill Dorman died or was killed in a mine. Judge Stephenson could refer me to no one except a man named Dobson who works for the Denver Gas and Electric Company. He says Dobson ought to remember Dorman.....

....The object in the case is to ascertain when and where Bill Dorman died, or if he is living to locate him...If Dorman cannot be traced and the marriage records show that he was actually living as late as 1883, it will be necessary to try and ascertain whether he and claimant were divorced. They evidently were not. It is shown that the claimant went through a marriage ceremony with Van Tassel in 1875. If Dorman was then living and undivorced her "marriage" to Van Tassell could not have been legal and as the Bureau has held in some cases that a remarried widow must sho that she was actually legally remarried, it will be a question of whether claimant was remarried to Van Tassell by common law after the removal of the impediment.

...Dorman was just called Bill Dorman and the Judge and Mr. Vance both tell me he was a sort of a joke. That he appeared simple in a way and lisped when he talked. he is not described as a drinking or gambling man. If there is much question as to whether the Bill Dorman at Bonanza was claimant's husband, the soldier, she might be asked later if he lisped. That would be a very good point as to identity, as other personal descriptions vary and never amount to anything... T. Quinn Jones, Special Examiner.

More About PHOEBE LORENDA SMITH:

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery/Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa

Notes for WILLIAM DORMAN:

Application for Civil War Pension made by Lorinda VanTassell:

2 IA Infantry Co. E Private In-Private Out

Com M 4 Iowa Cavalry, Private In-Private Out

Notes for RUFUS VANTASSELL:

1850 Union Twp, Miami Co, Indiana Census:

VanTassel, Rufus, 26, b.Ohio
VanTassel, Nancy, 22, b. Indiana
VanTassel, Eliza, 4, b. Indiana
Conner, Phoebe, 19, b. Indiana

1860 Miami Twp, Cass Co, Indiana Census

VanTassal, Rufus,37, Nancy, Clarissa, Eliza J, Perker, Rosa

Also, Smith, Francis M, 13

1880, Holmwood Twp, Jewell Co, Kansas

VanTassell, Rufus, 56, farmer, b. Ohio, Father b. NY, Mother b. Ohio
VanTassell, Lorenda, 33, b. Indiana, Father b. North Carolina, Mother b. Indiana
VanTassell, Lillie, 14, b. Indiana, Father b. Ohio, Mother b. Indiana
VanTassell, Nellie, 3, b. Iowa, Father b. Ohio, Mother b. Indiana
VanTassell, Hiram Bert, 1, b. Kansas, Father b. Ohio, Mother b. Indiana
Dorman, Alvin E, 11, step-son, b. Iowa, Father b. Connecticut, Mother b. Indiana

1891 in Pierceton, Kosciusko Co, Indiana

1900 Pierceton, Kosciusko, Indiana Census

VanTassel, Lorenda b. Jan 1846, widow, b. Indiana, Father born NC, mother B. Ohio
Walter Edmond, son , b. Mar 1882, Kansas
Bessie A, dau., b. May 1887, Kansas
Strieby, Nellie, dau. b. Sept 1876, Iowa
Strieby, Ralph,g-son, b. Jan 1897, Indiana
Strieby, Herbert P, g-son, b. Dec 1899, Indiana
Pierceton Record: Vol XXI, No 15, Pierceton, Indiana

Thursday, Feb 2, 1899, page 4, col 3

RUFUS VANTASSEL: Tuesday night at about 10 o'clock at his home in this place occurred the death of Rufus VanTassel. For several years Mr. VanTassel has been afflicted with a number of diseases incident to old age. He was a man of about 70 years of age, and was a resident of this place about 15 years. Funeral will be held at the house today at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Brown.

More About RUFUS VANTASSELL:

Burial: Feb 2, 1899

Cause of Death: Bronchitis

Child of PHOEBE SMITH and WILLIAM DORMAN is:

i. ALVA E⁵ DORMAN, b. 1868, Iowa; d. Feb 17, 1916, Fairfield,Jefferson,Iowa (Source: Jefferson Co, IA Grave Records.); m. ELIZABETH WORLEY.

More About ALVA E DORMAN:

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery/Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa

Children of PHOEBE SMITH and RUFUS VANTASSELL are:

ii. NELLIE⁵ VANTASSELL, b. Sep 1876, Iowa (Source: 1900 Kosciusko Co, Indiana Census.); d. Nov 8, 1900, Columbia City, Whitley, Indiana; m. ULYSSUS GRANT STRIEBY, Jun 10, 1893, Kosciusko County, Indiana (Source: Kosciusko County Indiana Marriage Records.); d. Jun 22, 1946, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Notes for NELLIE VANTASSELL:

Nov 1900:

Columbia City Post:

Mrs. Grant Strieby died at her home on Market Street Thursday forenoon. The deceased was 25 years of age and had been a resident of this City about two months. Death was due to consumption. She leaves a husband, two small children and a mother to mourn her loss. The remains will be taken to Pierceton Saturday, overland by C.E. Stewart, where they will be interred. Mr. Strieby is employed by C.J. Eyanson as a coat maker.

Notes for ULYSSUS GRANT STRIEBY:

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Subject: Lorenda Smith's family

Grant Strieby married Hannah McCoy Helsel in Columbia City IN. Nov. 19 1901. Shortly after this marriage, Ralph and Herbert were put into a "home". Our efforts to locate this home have had no sucess, as Grant lived in many counties working as a tailor and many home records are not in existance anymore.

We do not know what happened to Ralph. My grandfather Herbert never mentioned him and we assume that Ralph died young. Herbert ran away from the home about 10 years of age and went to IL.

Grant Strieby died June 22 1946 St. Joseph Co.IN

 

More About ULYSSUS GRANT STRIEBY:

Occupation: 1900, Coat Maker/ Columbia City, Whitley, Indiana

iii. HIRAM BERT VANTASSELL, b. Abt. 1879, Kansas; m. DAISY DAVIS; b. 1878, Fairfield,Jefferson,Iowa; d. 1946.

iv. WALTER EDMUND VANTASSELL, b. Mar 1882, Kansas (Source: 1900 Kosciusko Co, Indiana Census.); d. 1935; m. LAURA HOAGLIN; b. 1881; d. 1967.

v. BESSIE A VANTASSELL, b. May 31, 1877, Mankato, Kansas (Source: 1900 Kosciusko Co, Indiana Census.); d. 1964, Fairfield,Jefferson,Iowa; m. JOHN E MARTIN; d. 1949.

Notes for BESSIE A VANTASSELL:

Mrs. John Martin

Fairfield-Mrs. Bessie A Martin, 77, of 806 W. Hempstead, was found dead at home early Sunday morning. She had been in failing health for several years.

Born May 31, 1887, at Mankato, Kansas, she was the daughter of Rufus and Phoebe Smith VanTassel. She married John E Martin, who died in 1949. Mrs. Martin was a long time Fairfield resident. Nieces and nephews survive. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, three brothers and a sister.

The service will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Weston Behner Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald L. Hickman, pastor of the Four Square Church, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill cemetery, east of Birmingham.

 

More About BESSIE A VANTASSELL:

Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery/Birmingham, Iowa

 

19. HENRY⁴ SMITH (JACOB³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Sep 7, 1825 in Switzerland County,Indiana (Source: Howard Co, IN Death Record.), and died Jul 4, 1903 in Forest Township, Howard Co, Indiana (Source: Spouses's obit & Gravestone, Prairieville Cem, IN.). He married (1) CATHARINE SMITH Sep 24, 1849 in Switzerland County, Indiana (Source: Switzerland County Marriage Certificate.). She died Bef. 1850 in Indiana. He married (2) FRANCES MCKOWN Mar 28, 1852 in Clinton County, Indiana (Source: Marriage License, Book C3 page 12.), daughter of JAMES MCKOWN and MARY WELLS. She was born May 24, 1832 in Knox Co, Ohio (Source: Obit & Gravestone.), and died May 31, 1922 in Russiaville, Howard Co, Indiana (Source: Prairieville Cem. Section SE, Row #19 & Obit.).

More About HENRY SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

More About FRANCES MCKOWN:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

Cause of Death: Breast Cancer

Occupation: Housekeeper

Children of HENRY SMITH and FRANCES MCKOWN are:

i. ELIZA JANE⁵ SMITH, b. Mar 27, 1853, Indiana; d. Aug 2, 1934, Harrison Township, Howard Co, Indiana (Source: Howard Co, IN Death Record.); m. (1) CHARLES B HORTON, Jul 9, 1887, Tipton County, Indiana (Source: Tipton Co Marriage Index 6-265.); m. (2) SILAS RAMSEYER, Aft. 1888; d. Aft. 1934.

More About ELIZA JANE SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage

ii. MARY MELISSA SMITH, b. Apr 9, 1855, Indiana; d. Apr 7, 1932, Honey Creek Township, Russiaville, Howard Co, Indiana (Source: Howard Co, IN Death Record.); m. J H GRAYSON; d. Aft. 1932.

More About MARY MELISSA SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

Cause of Death: Brain Tumor

iii. WILLIAM SMITH, b. Jul 9, 1857, Indiana; d. Jan 25, 1922, Center Township, Howard Co, Indiana (Source: Howard Co, IN Death Record.); m. (1) ELIZNDALE, Aft. 1883; m. (2) EMMA J WRIGHT, Jun 10, 1883, Clinton County, Indiana; b. Dec 1, 1863, McLean, Illinois; m. (3) MELVINA NAY, May 24, 1903.

More About WILLIAM SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

Cause of Death: paralysis

Occupation: Labourer

iv. ANNA CORDELIA SMITH, b. Oct 27, 1859, Priarie Township, Tipton Co, Indiana (Source: Death and Cemetery Record.); d. Jul 8, 1931, Edmonds, Snohomish Co, Washington (Source: Washington Death Record.); m. (1) JAMES MADISON WALTERS, May 4, 1879, Prairieville, Tipton Co, Indiana (Source: Tipton Co Marriage Index 5-144.); b. May 21, 1852, Clinton County, Indiana; d. Dec 30, 1879, Indiana; m. (2) WILLIS SIMMONS, Feb 15, 1884, Prairieville, Tipton Co, Indiana (Source: Tipton Co Marriage Index.); b. Feb 27, 1854, Bagdad, Kentucky; d. Apr 4, 1930, Petaluma, California.

More About ANNA CORDELIA SMITH:

Burial: Liberty Cemetery/Petaluma, California

Cause of Death: Cancer

More About JAMES MADISON WALTERS:

Burial: Union/Stringer Cem, Warren Twp, Clinton Co, IN

v. VIOLA SMITH, b. Jan 19, 1862, Tipton county, Indiana; d. Feb 28, 1925, Honey Creek Township, Russiaville, Howard Co, Indiana (Source: Howard Co, IN Death Record.); m. FRANCISCO LINSON, Dec 22, 1892, Frankfort, Clinton Co, Indiana (Source: Clinton Co Marriages, Book c9 pg 505.); b. 1849, Indiana; d. 1930, Indiana.

More About VIOLA SMITH:

Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage

More About FRANCISCO LINSON:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

vi. DAVID ELMER SMITH, b. 1865, Tipton county, Indiana; d. 1933, Streator, Illinois; m. (1) ADDIE; b. 1869; d. 1933; m. (2) RHODA J. MANLOVE, Jun 3, 1879, Tipton County, Indiana.

vii. OMER BEECHER SMITH, b. Jul 31, 1869, Tipton county, Indiana (Source: 1900 Tipton Co, IN census.); d. Jan 24, 1935, Russiaville, Howard Co, Indiana; m. OLLIE TAYLOR, May 24, 1903, Tipton County, Indiana (Source: Tipton Co Marriage Index.); b. 1873.

More About OMER BEECHER SMITH:

Burial: Russiaville, Howard Co, Indiana

Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage

viii. NORA ETTA SMITH, b. 1870, Tipton county, Indiana; d. May 24, 1873, Tipton county, Indiana (Source: Grave stone index Prairieville, Indiana.).

More About NORA ETTA SMITH:

Burial: Prairieville Cemetery/Tipton County, Indiana

 

20. MARY MAGDALIN⁴ SMITH (JACOB³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1830 in Switzerland County,Indiana (Source: Will of Jacob Smith.), and died Dec 12, 1883 in Indiana. She married NOAH O HENRY Aug 5, 1845 in Switzerland County, Indiana, son of ELIJAH HENRY and JANE LAYTON. He was born Aug 12, 1826 in Kentucky (Source: 1860 Prairie Twp, Tipton Co, Indiana Census.), and died Jan 18, 1908 in Hillisburg, Clinton Co, Indiana.

More About NOAH O HENRY:

Burial: Kings Corner/Kirklin Twp,Clinton Co, Indiana

Children of MARY SMITH and NOAH HENRY are:

i. ELIZABETH⁵ HENRY, b. 1846, Indiana (Source: 1860 Prairie Twp, Tipton Co, Indiana Census.); m. GEORGE BARLEY, Oct 21, 1867, Tipton County, Indiana.

ii. JANE HENRY, b. Aug 1846, Indiana (Source: 1860 Prairie Twp, Tipton Co, Indiana Census.); m. JOHN SYLVESTER WORDEN, Jan 9, 1867, Tipton County, Indiana; b. 1844.

More About JANE HENRY:

Burial: Phlox, Howard, Indiana

iii. ELVIRA HENRY, b. 1848, Indiana (Source: 1860 Prairie Twp, Tipton Co, Indiana Census.).

iv. CINTHIA A HENRY, b. May 10, 1855, Indiana (Source: 1860 Prairie Twp, Tipton Co, Indiana Census.); d. Dec 15, 1915; m. THOMAS C SIMPSON, Oct 9, 1873, Clinton County, Indiana; b. May 7, 1852, Clinton Co, Indiana; d. Jan 15, 1912.

v. MARTHA HENRY, b. 1858, Indiana; m. RAMSEY STINSON, Apr 8, 1880, Indiana.

vi. EDWARD HENRY, b. Oct 1860, Indiana; m. MINNIE ROOD, Jan 1, 1889, Indiana; d. Cicero, Tipton, Indiana.

vii. SARAH HENRY, b. 1863, Indiana; m. (1) OLIVER E SHARP; d. Aft. 1882; m. (2) JAMES F SNODGRASS, Dec 26, 1882, Indiana.

 

21. DELILA J⁴ SMITH (JACOB³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1831 in Switzerland Co, Indiana, and died Bef. 1927. She married (1) JAMES RAYLES Jan 1, 1849. He was born 1826 in Tipton Co, Indiana, and died Bef. 1927. She married (2) WILLIAM GRANDSTAFF Jul 7, 1877 in Tipton County, Indiana (Source: Tipton Co Marriage Index, 4-470.).

Children of DELILA SMITH and JAMES RAYLES are:

i. JAMES F⁵ RAYLES.

ii. EMELINE RAYLES.

iii. CHARLES RAYLES.

iv. MATILDA RAYLES.

v. MARIA RAYLES.

vi. JACOB RAYLES.

vii. AARON RAYLES.

viii. SAMUEL W RAYLES.

ix. LUCINDA RAYLES.

 

22. AMANDA E⁴ SMITH (JACOB³, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born 1842 in Tipton Co, Indiana, and died Bef. 1927. She married COLUMBUS LONG Nov 16, 1865 in Tipton County, Indiana (Source: Tipton Co Marriage Index, 2-404.).

Child of AMANDA SMITH and COLUMBUS LONG is:

i. INFANT SON⁵ LONG, b. Aug 11, 1866, Tipton Co, Indiana; d. Nov 16, 1866, Tipton Co, Indiana.

 

23. SIMON P⁴ IRBY (REBECCA³ SMITH, PETER², CHRISTIAN¹) was born Dec 2, 1842 in Switzerland County, Indiana. He married MARY M SUIT Dec 6, 1863, daughter of ALEXANDER SUIT and ABIGAIL PIKE.

Notes for SIMON P IRBY:

SIMON P. IRBY, ex-soldier and farmer of Forest township, Clinton county, Ind., is of sturdy Anglo-Saxon stock, his great-great-grandfather, Joseph Irby, having come from England in company with his brothers and made his settlement in Virginia. Joshua Irby, his son, and great-grandfather of our subject, was born in Vir-ginia and was a planter and slave-owner Charles Irby, grandfather of Simon P., was born in Virginia May 10, 1770, married Re-becca Lewis, and emigrated to Tennessee, where he reared a part of his family, then moved to Switzerand county, Ind., in 1827, and thence to Tipton county in 1850. Wylie R. Irby; the father of our subject and son of Charles Irby, was born in Tazewell county, Tenn., January 24, 1819, and married Rebecca Smith, daughter of Peter and Susanna (Lineback) Smith, and to their marriage had born the following children: Simon P., Eliza Ann, Columbus, Elizabeth J., Mary M., Joseph W., Lucinda C., Wylie R., Silas M., Rebecca S. and Matilda E. The parents of this large family are, now seventy-five and seventy-three years of age respectively. The father has been a deacon in the New Light church for many years, and is well read in the Scriptures. It is worthy of remark, incidentally, that not a nail was used in the erection of the first log cabin that Mr. Irby built on his present farm. Simon P. Irby was born in Switzerland county, Ind., December 2, 1842, and married Mary M. Suit, December 6, 1863. This lady is a daughter of Alexander and Abigail (Pike) Suit, the former of whom was an early settler and a renowned hunter of Clinton county; he was also a pioneer school-teacher and a farmer; he was twice elected township trustee on the democratic ticket, and was a deacon in the New Light church. After their marriage Simon P. Irby and wife lived for some time on a farm in Tipton county, and have been living twenty years on their present farm of eighty-two acres of very fertile land, which they have realized through their joint industry and economy clearing and improving nearly the whole of it. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Irby five children have been born, in the following order: Lewis S., John A , Lucinda A., Isaac M. and Harvey A. Mr. Irby enlisted Novem-ber 2, 1864, in company B, Fortieth Indiana volunteer infantry, and fought in the campaigns of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Alabama, the most prominent battles in which he took part having been those of Columbia, Spring Hill, Franklin, Nashville, and the seven days' fighting in pursuit of Hood. He was honorably discharged November 13, 1864, and is now a member of H. C. Coulter post, No. 131, G. A. R. He and wife are members of the Christian church, in which he is a deacon. Lucinda A. Irby, the third child born to Simon P. and his wife, married James H. Jones, who is now deceased, and became the mother of the famous Jones twins. These children were united, like the renowned Siamese twins, Chang and Eng, by a cartilagenous tissue: they were strong and healthy, lived many months, but were attacked by the measles, then the bronchitis, and so perished.

Transcribed by Chris Brown from pages 734 and 735 of "A Portrait And Biographical Record of Boone and Clinton Counties, Ind.," published in 1895 by A.W. Bowen & Co. Chicago.

Children of SIMON IRBY and MARY SUIT are:

i. LEWIS S⁵ IRBY.

ii. JOHN A IRBY.

iii. LUCINDA A IRBY, m. JAMES H JONES.

iv. ISAAC M IRBY.

v. HARVEY A IRBY.