Grover Columbus Bennett1,2,3,4

M, b. September 8, 1893, d. March 18, 1958
     Grover Columbus Bennett was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.5 He was born on September 8, 1893 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.6,3,4 He married Hattie Evelina Whited, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Whited and Cora Anna Ginora Oldham, on September 8, 1915 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.7,6 Grover Columbus Bennett died on March 18, 1958 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, at age 64.6 He Funeral services for Grover C. Bennett, 64, of 1703 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, will be held there tomorrow. Mr. Bennett, who had lived in Scottsbluff since 1937 and had been an employee of the Mead Alfamix Co., died unexpectedly Tuesday morning while at work. Born Sept. 8, 1893, at Superior, he was raised in Nuckolls county and lived in Nelson for many years. He was married Sept 8, 1915 at Nelson to Hattie Whited, who survives. Other survivors are two sons, Raymond F. of Jay Em, Wyo., and Robert G. of Midwest, Wyo; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby L. Williams of Davenport, Mrs. Burtis Krentz of Scottsbluff, Mrs. Jean Knaus of Scottsbluff and Nadine of the home; two brothers, Mac of Scottsbluff and Roy E. of Cabool, Mo; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Shirley of Scottsbluff and nine grandchildren. Orie Goodrich of Nelson is an uncle of the deceased. Burial is to be made at Scottsbluff. on March 20, 1958.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 75, District 111, Peru, Nemcha Co., Nebraska1
1930Dwelling 71, District 2, Baker Township, York Co., Nebraska2
1940Dwelling 246, District 79-30, Tabor, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska8

Occupation

1920Shoemaker in his own shop1
1930Farm laborer2
1940Farm laborer8

Family

Hattie Evelina Whited b. April 24, 1896, d. December 3, 1986
Marriage*Grover Columbus Bennett married Hattie Evelina Whited, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Whited and Cora Anna Ginora Oldham, on September 8, 1915 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S2408] Sunset Memorial Park, Scottsbluff Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=bennett&GSfn=grover&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=31&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=49602952&CRid=101515&df=all&
  6. [S2405] Nelson Gazette, From the Grover C. Bennett obituary in the Mar 20, 1958 edition.
  7. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Olaf Nundahl1,2,3

M, b. February 2, 1890, d. January 5, 1982
     Olaf Nundahl married Ruby Mae Fern Whited, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Whited and Cora Anna Ginora Oldham.1 His Social Security Number was 502-24-5916.4 Olaf Nundahl was born on February 2, 1890 at North Dakota.4,2,3 He died on January 5, 1982 at age 91.3

Family

Ruby Mae Fern Whited b. March 10, 1900, d. May 12, 1985
Marriage*He married Ruby Mae Fern Whited, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Whited and Cora Anna Ginora Oldham.1 

Citations

  1. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Walter William Kastner1,2,3,4

M, b. circa 1900, d. July 30, 1946
     Walter William Kastner was born circa 1900 at Saint Peter, Fayette Co., Illinois.2,4 He married Ruby Mae Fern Whited, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Whited and Cora Anna Ginora Oldham, on July 19, 1920 at Lewistown, Fergus Co., Montana.4 Walter William Kastner died on July 30, 1946 at Olmsted Co., Minnesota.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 16, Milnor Township, Sargent Co., North Dakota2
1940Dwelling 99, District 41-7, Forman, Sargent Co., North Dakota5

Occupation

1930Barber2
1940Community office clerk5

Family

Ruby Mae Fern Whited b. March 10, 1900, d. May 12, 1985
Marriage*Walter William Kastner married Ruby Mae Fern Whited, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Whited and Cora Anna Ginora Oldham, on July 19, 1920 at Lewistown, Fergus Co., Montana.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.
  4. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  7. [S11073] Unknown compiler, North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, 1908-2007.

Gladys Enola Drohman1,2

F, b. May 25, 1903, d. October 27, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 539-30-7385.3 Gladys Enola Drohman was buried at High Valley Memorial Park, Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington.4 She was born on May 25, 1903 at Deshler, Thayer Co., Nebraska.3,4,5 She married Hugh Oliver Whited, son of Thomas Jefferson Whited and Cora Anna Ginora Oldham, on December 28, 1926 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.1,5 As of December 28, 1926,her married name was Whited.5 Gladys Enola Drohman died on October 27, 1986 at Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington, at age 83.6,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 210, District 19-5, Denmark, Kittitas Co., Washington7

Family

Hugh Oliver Whited b. March 13, 1905, d. October 2, 1990
Marriage*Gladys Enola Drohman married Hugh Oliver Whited, son of Thomas Jefferson Whited and Cora Anna Ginora Oldham, on December 28, 1926 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  2. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S8477] High Valley Memorial Park, Kittitas Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S8479] Bolton Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/8834735/person/219280150/facts
  6. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elmer Watson Walker1,2,3

M, b. August 25, 1874
     Elmer Watson Walker was born on August 25, 1874 at Nebraska.1,3 He married Nellie M. Norwood, daughter of William Henry Norwood and Rosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham, circa 1903.4,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 8, District 154, Blaine Township, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska1
1920Dwelling 102, District 168, Sherman, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska5
1930Hastings State Hospital, Denver Township, Adams Co., NebraskaEnumerated as an inmate in the state hospital2

Occupation

1910Farmer1
1920Farmer5

Family

Nellie M. Norwood b. February 19, 1882, d. December 20, 1964
Marriage*Elmer Watson Walker married Nellie M. Norwood, daughter of William Henry Norwood and Rosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham, circa 1903.4,1 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Abigail "Abbie" Vest1,2,3

F, b. September 14, 1833, d. December 9, 1924
FatherCharles Vest2,3 b. May 8, 1811, d. June 10, 1880
MotherMartha A. Iddings2,3 b. 1801, d. December 7, 1858
     Abigail "Abbie" Vest was buried at Cole Cemetery, off of Goff Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on September 14, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 She married Fleming Cole, son of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, on August 26, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3 As of August 26, 1852,her married name was Cole. Abigail "Abbie" Vest died on December 9, 1924 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.2,6,3,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 65, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 285, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 69, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 166, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Henry11
1910Dwelling 29, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Henry12
1920Dwelling 101, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Henry13

Family

Fleming Cole b. June 28, 1828, d. May 14, 1888
Marriage*Abigail "Abbie" Vest married Fleming Cole, son of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, on August 26, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elder Valentine Cole obituary in the Dec 14, 1935 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S13229] Cole Family Cemetery, off of Goff Road NE, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  15. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Mary A. Shaw1,2,3

F, b. 1886, d. 1970
     Mary A. Shaw was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.3 She was born in 1886 at Iowa.2,3 She married James Daniel "Dan" Norwood, son of William Henry Norwood and Rosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham, on August 25, 1909 at Mt. Clare, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.1,3 As of August 25, 1909,her married name was Norwood. Mary A. Shaw died in 1970.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 162, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska2
1920Dwelling 84, District 155, Alban, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska4
1930Dwelling 25, District 1, Alban, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska5
1940Dwelling 40, District 65-1, Alban, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska6

Family

James Daniel "Dan" Norwood b. August 25, 1883, d. February, 1971
Marriage*Mary A. Shaw married James Daniel "Dan" Norwood, son of William Henry Norwood and Rosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham, on August 25, 1909 at Mt. Clare, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2800] Evergreen Cemetery, Nuckolls Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=27886898&CRid=1290980&
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2405] Nelson Gazette, From the Lila Fern Graetz obituary in the Aug 28, 1969 edition.

Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood1,2,3

F, b. September, 1886, d. December 27, 1974
FatherWilliam Henry Norwood2,3,4 b. January 16, 1862, d. March 11, 1935
MotherRosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham2,3,4 b. October 8, 1863, d. October 7, 1941
     Her married name was Sohowski.3 Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood married Bruno Blanchard Sohowski.3 Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood was born in September, 1886 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.5,2 She married Roy Ringer on June 8, 1905 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.5 As of June 8, 1905,her married name was Ringer. Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood and Roy Ringer were divorced before August, 1919.6 Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood died on December 27, 1974 at Missouri at age 88.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 23, District 138, Saint Stephens, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska2
1910Dwelling 86, District 162, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska1
1930Dwelling 443, District 225, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri8

Occupation

1930Bookkeeper8

Family 1

Bruno Blanchard Sohowski b. February 23, 1895, d. February 23, 1979
Marriage*Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood married Bruno Blanchard Sohowski.3 

Family 2

Roy Ringer b. May 15, 1884, d. August 10, 1950
Marriage*Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood married Roy Ringer on June 8, 1905 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.5 
Divorce* Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood and Roy Ringer were divorced before August, 1919.6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2405] Nelson Gazette, From the W. H. Norwood obituary in the Mar 14, 1935 edition.
  4. [S2405] Nelson Gazette, From the Rosinea R. Norwood obituary in the Oct 16, 1941 edition.
  5. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  6. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  7. [S10781] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Arthur Edward Bennett1,2

M, b. September 7, 1901, d. December 1, 1954
     Arthur Edward Bennett was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.3 He was born on September 7, 1901 at Hayes Center, Hayes Co., Nebraska.2 He married Lena Marie Grossman, daughter of Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman and Alpha Nevada Oldham, on July 6, 1926 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska.1 Arthur Edward Bennett died on December 1, 1954 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska, at age 53.1,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 97, District 19, Sherman, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska4
1940Dwelling 62, District 18-18, Logan, Clay Co., Nebraska5

Occupation

1930Farm laborer4
1940Farmer5

Family

Lena Marie Grossman b. December 11, 1902, d. April 24, 1988
Marriage*Arthur Edward Bennett married Lena Marie Grossman, daughter of Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman and Alpha Nevada Oldham, on July 6, 1926 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Nebraska.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S2404] Edgar Cemetery, Clay Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=bennett&GSfn=arthur&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=31&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=60323360&CRid=2153870&df=all&
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9152] Hastings Daily Tribune, From the Larry L. Bennett obituary in the Oct 28, 2021 edition.

Everett William "Red" Bone1,2,3,4

M, b. February 27, 1906, d. July 14, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 092-05-0555.5 Everett William "Red" Bone was buried at Saint John of Jerusalem Cemetery, 500 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nassau Co., New York.4 He was born on February 27, 1906 at Arapahoe, Furnas Co., Nebraska.1 He married Beulah Irene Grossman, daughter of Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman and Alpha Nevada Oldham, on October 20, 1928 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.1,2 Everett William "Red" Bone died on July 14, 1961 at Oyster Bay, Nassau Co., New York, at age 55.1,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 164, District 72, Houston, Harris Co., TexasEverett and his family were enumerated in the household of Laura Quilligan6
1940Dwelling 45, District 30-327, Oyster Bay, Nassau Co., New York7

Occupation

1930Theater musician6
1940Theater musician7

Family

Beulah Irene Grossman b. May 21, 1904, d. May 18, 1976
Marriage*Everett William "Red" Bone married Beulah Irene Grossman, daughter of Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman and Alpha Nevada Oldham, on October 20, 1928 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  2. [S2405] Nelson Gazette, From the Beulah Irene Grossman Bone obituary in the May 27, 1976 edition.
  3. [S7809] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968.
  4. [S8113] Saint John of Jerusalem Cemetery, Nassau Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lois Ethel Elye1,2

F, b. June 10, 1911, d. February 13, 1973
     Lois Ethel Elye was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.3 She was born on June 10, 1911 at Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.3,2 She married Warren Watson Grossman, son of Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman and Alpha Nevada Oldham, on July 8, 1934 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.1,2 As of July 8, 1934,her married name was Grossman.1 Lois Ethel Elye died on February 13, 1973 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 61.1,3,2 She Lois Ethel Grossman was born June 10, 1911 at Edgar, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Harvey A. and Mary E. Elye. She passed away on February 13, 1973 at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska from complications of surgery. She attended and graduated from Edgar Public Schools in 1939. On July 8, 1934 she was united in marriage to Warren Grossman. To this union was born two daughters, Jeanette and Sharon. The couple lived on a farm near Angus in Nuckolls County for 26 years. Here they reared their family and then they moved to Edgar in 1960. Lois took an active interest in Church and community affairs. She was a member of the Angus Church of Christ. She served as 2nd Vice President of Clay County Womens Club and was also a member of the Modern Matrons Club. Lois was ambitious and led a very active and busy life. Her days were filled with deeds of kindness for her family and friends. Her interests were books, gardening and homemaking. Besides her husband Warren, Lois leaves to mourn her departure, her daughters, Jeanette Persinger of St. George, Utah, and Sharon Rouse of Ft. Ord, California. Six grandchildren, David, Julene, and Michael Persinger and Deborah, Denise and Christine Rouse. One brother Jack, of Winston, Oregon. on March 1, 1973.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 65-3, Blaine, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska4

Family

Warren Watson Grossman b. August 15, 1907, d. September 28, 1994
Marriage*Lois Ethel Elye married Warren Watson Grossman, son of Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman and Alpha Nevada Oldham, on July 8, 1934 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.1,2 
Children
  • Jeanette Grossman4,1,2
  • Sharon Grossman4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S2405] Nelson Gazette, From the Warren W. Grossman obituary in the Oct 6, 1994 edition.
  2. [S2405] Nelson Gazette, From the Lois Ethel Grossman obituary in the Mar 1, 1973 edition.
  3. [S2404] Edgar Cemetery, Clay Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=bennett&GSfn=arthur&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=31&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=60323360&CRid=2153870&df=all&
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jacob Darter

M, b. circa 1768, d. February 6, 1833
     Jacob Darter was buried at Burks Cemetery, Jennings Township, Fayette Co., Indiana. He Jacob emigrated from Virginia to Campbell Co., Tennessee in 1811 where one winter passed and then in 1812 removed to Union Co., Indiana, raised one crop then came to Fayette Co., Indiana and settled just west of Alquina in 1813. 1810 Census - Wythe Co., Virginia 1820 Census - Fayette Co., Indiana 1830 Census - Fayette Co., Indiana. He married Katherine Weddle. Jacob Darter was born circa 1768 at Virginia. He died on February 6, 1833 at Fayette Co., Indiana.

Family

Katherine Weddle b. 1778, d. after 1833
Marriage*He married Katherine Weddle. 
Child

Onslow Eugene "Onnie" Rennick1,2,3

M, b. January 23, 1877, d. July 15, 1961
     Onslow Eugene "Onnie" Rennick was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.4 He was born on January 23, 1877 at Stark Co., Illinois.4,2 He married Pearl Adell Oldham, daughter of James Oldham and Charlotte Whited, on March 19, 1907 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.1,5 Onslow Eugene "Onnie" Rennick died on July 15, 1961 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 84.3,6 He Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Klawitter Funeral Home in Nelson for O. E. Rennick, who passed away unexpectedly at the Brodstone Hospital in Superior Saturday morning. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rennick had been receiving medical care in the hopital and she had gone only a few days earlier to the Nuckolls County Nursing Home to make her home. Mr. Rennick was to leave that morning to join her when he suffered a fatal attack. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Skinner, Mrs. Duane Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Grossman and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grosman and children nieces and nephews of the deceased and Mrs. Verda McGinnes all attended the services. Mrs. Cecil Williams of Davenport also attended. on July 20, 1961.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 28, District 154, Blaine Township, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska7
1920Dwelling 30, District 154, Blaine Township, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska8
1930Dwelling 76, District 3, Blaine Township, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska9
1940Dwelling 7, District 65-3, Blaine, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska10

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Pearl Adell Oldham b. April 9, 1881, d. October 4, 1964
Marriage*Onslow Eugene "Onnie" Rennick married Pearl Adell Oldham, daughter of James Oldham and Charlotte Whited, on March 19, 1907 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S10449] Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1904-1968.
  4. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  5. [S2405] Nelson Gazette, From the Pearl Adella Oldham in the Oct 15, 1964 edition.
  6. [S10928] Edgar Sun, The, From the O. E. Rennick obituary in the Jul 20, 1961 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Milton Wesley Byram1,2

M, b. December 1, 1837, d. September 19, 1899
     Milton Wesley Byram was buried at Cedar Township Cemetery, Fremont, Mahaska Co., Iowa.2 He was born on December 1, 1837 at Madison Township, Butler Co., Ohio.2 He married Mahala Oldham, daughter of Aaron Oldham and Mary Ann Conner, on June 13, 1875 at Wapello Co., Iowa.1 Milton Wesley Byram died on September 19, 1899 at Fremont, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 61.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 17, District 178, Fremont, Mahaska Co., Iowa3

Occupation

1880Druggist3

Family

Mahala Oldham b. June 2, 1848, d. September 22, 1875
Marriage*Milton Wesley Byram married Mahala Oldham, daughter of Aaron Oldham and Mary Ann Conner, on June 13, 1875 at Wapello Co., Iowa.1 

Citations

  1. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834
  2. [S2535] Cedar Township Cemetery, Mahaska Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=byram&GSfn=milton&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=16669629&CRid=94434&df=all&
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Infant Twin Oldham

M, b. September 7, 1855, d. September 7, 1855
FatherAaron Oldham1,2 b. July 15, 1812, d. March 12, 1877
MotherMary Ann Conner1,2 b. November 5, 1812, d. July 21, 1872
     Infant Twin Oldham died on September 7, 1855.1,2 He was born on September 7, 1855.1,2

Citations

  1. [S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
  2. [S447] Oldham Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=oldham&id=I04834

Fleming Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. June 28, 1828, d. May 14, 1888
FatherBird "Byrd" Cole2,3,5 b. October 8, 1791, d. May 16, 1883
MotherSarah Elizabeth Underwood2,3 b. 1798, d. March 30, 1859
     Fleming Cole was buried at Cole Cemetery, off of Goff Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on June 28, 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Abigail "Abbie" Vest, daughter of Charles Vest and Martha A. Iddings, on August 26, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,7 Fleming Cole died on May 14, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.2,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 189, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 65, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1870Dwelling 285, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1880Dwelling 69, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1850Laborer3
1860Farmer8
1870Farmer9
1880Farmer10

Family

Abigail "Abbie" Vest b. September 14, 1833, d. December 9, 1924
Marriage*Fleming Cole married Abigail "Abbie" Vest, daughter of Charles Vest and Martha A. Iddings, on August 26, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elder Valentine Cole obituary in the Dec 14, 1935 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S13229] Cole Family Cemetery, off of Goff Road NE, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1482] Will of Byrd Cole.
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  13. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Rhodes Smith Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. July 5, 1844, d. March 11, 1923
FatherRhodes Smith2,1,3,7,8 b. July 29, 1803, d. April 2, 1882
MotherChristianna Conner1,2,3,7,8 b. November 20, 1808, d. May 20, 1862
     Rhodes Smith Jr. was buried at Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston, Iroquois Co., Illinois.9,8 He was born on July 5, 1844 at Fountain Co., Indiana.2,10,8 He married Minerva Cossy Gouty on February 7, 1869 at Vermilion Co., Indiana.5,7 Rhodes Smith Jr. died on March 11, 1923 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 78.9,8

Census Records

1850Dwelling 273, District 21, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1860Dwelling 2558, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1880Dwelling 102, District 141, Prairie Green, Iroquois Co., Illinois6
1900Dwelling 696, District 84, Grant, Vermilion Co., Illinois10
1920Dwelling 23, District 151, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1860Farmer3
1880Farmer6
1900Landlord10
1920Church janitor11

Family

Minerva Cossy Gouty b. October 7, 1844, d. July 22, 1917
Marriage*Rhodes Smith Jr. married Minerva Cossy Gouty on February 7, 1869 at Vermilion Co., Indiana.5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  8. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  9. [S2476] Floral Hill Cemetery, Iroquois Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=cunningham&GSfn=alfred&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=15167767&CRid=105680&df=all&
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

James E. Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
FatherRhodes Smith3,1,2,4,6 b. July 29, 1803, d. April 2, 1882
MotherChristianna Conner2,1,3,4,6 b. November 20, 1808, d. May 20, 1862
     James E. Smith was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.7,6 He was born on December 13, 1834 at Fountain Co., Indiana.6 He married Lucretia Goff on January 1, 1866 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,8,6 James E. Smith died on September 6, 1929 at Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 94.7,6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 273, District 21, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1860Dwelling 2558, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois9
1900Dwelling 172, District 93, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana10
1910Dwelling 50, District 125, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois11
1920Dwelling 44, District 108, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1850Farmer1
1860Farmer3
1880Farmer9
1910Farmer11

Family

Lucretia Goff b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
Marriage*James E. Smith married Lucretia Goff on January 1, 1866 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  8. [S1105] Jordan and Liahona Research Dodd, Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.

Fielding Felem Smith1

M, b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
FatherRhodes Smith2,3,4,5 b. July 29, 1803, d. April 2, 1882
MotherChristianna Conner2,4,3,5 b. November 20, 1808, d. May 20, 1862
     Fielding Felem Smith was buried at Allhands Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6 He was born on January 9, 1833 at Fountain Co., Indiana.2,6 He married Nancy A. Cunningham on February 4, 1858 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.7,5,1 Fielding Felem Smith died on February 8, 1875 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 42.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 273, District 21, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1860Dwelling 2560, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1870Dwelling 312, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1850Farmer3
1860Farmer8
1870Farmer9

Family

Nancy A. Cunningham b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
Marriage*Fielding Felem Smith married Nancy A. Cunningham on February 4, 1858 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.7,5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5317] Homer Enterprise, The, From the George W. Smith obituary in the Aug 10, 1950 edition.
  2. [S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  5. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  6. [S2442] Allhands Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=59731561&CRid=104513&
  7. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

John W. Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 9, 1838, d. January 8, 1919
FatherRhodes Smith1,7,8,9,3,4,6 b. July 29, 1803, d. April 2, 1882
MotherChristianna Conner7,1,8,3,4 b. November 20, 1808, d. May 20, 1862
     John W. Smith was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3,5,6 He Served during the Civil War.3 He was born on October 9, 1838 at Fountain Co., Indiana.3,6 He married Nancy M. Wright on September 1, 1870 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,3,4 John W. Smith married Martha Ann Hanley on April 18, 1917.3 John W. Smith died on January 8, 1919 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 80.3,6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 273, District 21, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1860Dwelling 2558, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1870Dwelling 321, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois9
1880Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois10
1900Dwelling 21, District 91, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois11
1910Dwelling 24, District 178, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois12

Occupation

1860Farmer8
1870Farmer9
1880Farmer10
1900Teamster11
1910Odd job laborer12

Family 1

Nancy M. Wright b. 1850, d. 1911
Marriage*John W. Smith married Nancy M. Wright on September 1, 1870 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,3,4 
Children

Family 2

Martha Ann Hanley b. circa 1838
Marriage*John W. Smith married Martha Ann Hanley on April 18, 1917.3 

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  3. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  4. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  5. [S1595] Oakwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/il/vermilion/oakwood/oakwood.htm
  6. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  7. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Nancy A. Cunningham1,2,3

F, b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     Nancy A. Cunningham was buried at Allhands Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4 She was born on January 14, 1843 at Illinois.4 She married Fielding Felem Smith, son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on February 4, 1858 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,5,3 As of February 4, 1858,her married name was Smith. As of November 7, 1876,her married name was Durvine.6,2 Nancy A. Cunningham married Dudley Durvine on November 7, 1876 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 Nancy A. Cunningham died on December 23, 1893 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 50.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2560, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1870Dwelling 312, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1880Dwelling 230, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6

Family 1

Fielding Felem Smith b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
Marriage*Nancy A. Cunningham married Fielding Felem Smith, son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on February 4, 1858 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,5,3 
Children

Family 2

Dudley Durvine b. circa 1835
Marriage*Nancy A. Cunningham married Dudley Durvine on November 7, 1876 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  3. [S5317] Homer Enterprise, The, From the George W. Smith obituary in the Aug 10, 1950 edition.
  4. [S2442] Allhands Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=59731561&CRid=104513&
  5. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  9. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

James Andrew Smith1

M, b. January 8, 1860, d. February 3, 1862
FatherFielding Felem Smith2,1 b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
MotherNancy A. Cunningham2,1 b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     James Andrew Smith was born on January 8, 1860 at Illinois.1,2 He died on February 3, 1862 at age 2.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2560, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2

Citations

  1. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Celestia Ann Smith1,2,3

F, b. June 8, 1862, d. November 30, 1936
FatherFielding Felem Smith4,2 b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
MotherNancy A. Cunningham4,5,2 b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     Celestia Ann Smith was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3 She was born on June 8, 1862 at Little Line, Illinois.2,3 As of October 2, 1880,her married name was Cunningham. She married David Marian Cunningham on October 2, 1880 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2 Celestia Ann Smith died on November 30, 1936 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 74.2,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 312, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1880Dwelling 230, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1900Dwelling 134, District 56, Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1910Dwelling 274, District 123, Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 268, District 127, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8

Family

David Marian Cunningham b. April 22, 1854, d. February 20, 1934
Marriage*Celestia Ann Smith married David Marian Cunningham on October 2, 1880 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  2. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  3. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

John Rhodes Smith1

M, b. October 11, 1864, d. September 30, 1937
FatherFielding Felem Smith2,1 b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
MotherNancy A. Cunningham2,3,1 b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     John Rhodes Smith was buried at Rose Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He was born on October 11, 1864 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He married Margaret Cox "Maggie" Robertson on October 25, 1886 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,1 John Rhodes Smith died on September 30, 1937 at Bismark, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 72.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 312, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1880Dwelling 230, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1900Dwelling 159, District 89, Newell Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1910Dwelling 1, District 177, Newell Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 1, District 196, Newell Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 202, District 57, Newell Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois8

Occupation

1880Farm laborer3
1900Farmer5
1910Farmer6

Family

Margaret Cox "Maggie" Robertson b. November 2, 1859, d. February 1, 1950
Marriage*John Rhodes Smith married Margaret Cox "Maggie" Robertson on October 25, 1886 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth "Eliza" "Liza" Cole1,2

F, b. May 14, 1831, d. February 22, 1913
FatherBird "Byrd" Cole1,3,2 b. October 8, 1791, d. May 16, 1883
MotherSarah Elizabeth Underwood1,2 b. 1798, d. March 30, 1859
     Elizabeth "Eliza" "Liza" Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on May 14, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,2 She married Charles Martin Hall, son of John L. Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate, on July 12, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 As of July 12, 1852,her married name was Hall. Elizabeth "Eliza" "Liza" Cole died on February 22, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 189, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 287, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 361, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 321, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 199, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 9, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Marion12

Family

Charles Martin Hall b. April 13, 1830, d. February 16, 1904
Marriage*Elizabeth "Eliza" "Liza" Cole married Charles Martin Hall, son of John L. Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate, on July 12, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Eliza Hall death certificate.
  3. [S1482] Will of Byrd Cole.
  4. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  14. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  16. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jane Smith1

F, b. February 9, 1867, d. February 23, 1867
FatherFielding Felem Smith1 b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
MotherNancy A. Cunningham1 b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     Jane Smith was buried at Allhands Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 She was born on February 9, 1867 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 She died on February 23, 1867 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Laura Belle Smith1,2

F, b. January 4, 1868, d. November 10, 1957
FatherFielding Felem Smith3,4,1,5 b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
MotherNancy A. Cunningham4,3,6,1,5 b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     Laura Belle Smith was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.7 She was born on January 4, 1868 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 She married John Seymore Lane on December 9, 1885 at Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.8,1 As of December 10, 1885,her married name was Lane. Laura Belle Smith died on November 10, 1957 at Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa, at age 89.1,2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 312, Catlin Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1880Dwelling 230, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1900Dwelling 27, District 91, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois9
1910Dwelling 30, District 178, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois10
1920Dwelling 3, District 51, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1920Dressmaker11

Family

John Seymore Lane b. November 6, 1864, d. July 8, 1939
Marriage*Laura Belle Smith married John Seymore Lane on December 9, 1885 at Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.8,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  2. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Fern Fox obituary in the Jan 21, 1994 edition.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  5. [S5317] Homer Enterprise, The, From the George W. Smith obituary in the Aug 10, 1950 edition.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2449] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=smith&GSfn=washington&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=66873887&CRid=107493&df=all&
  8. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles William Smith1

M, b. July 13, 1870, d. April 24, 1911
FatherFielding Felem Smith1 b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
MotherNancy A. Cunningham2,1 b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     Charles William Smith was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay Co., Iowa.3 He was born on July 13, 1870 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,4 He married Clara Ellen Nixon on April 29, 1896 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4 Charles William Smith died on April 24, 1911 at Spencer, Clay Co., Iowa, at age 40.1,4,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 230, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1900Dwelling 282, District 93, Pilot, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1910Dwelling 3, District 37, Spencer, Clay Co., Iowa6

Occupation

1900Farmer5
1910Odd job laborer6

Family

Clara Ellen Nixon b. February 23, 1880, d. September 1, 1916
Marriage*Charles William Smith married Clara Ellen Nixon on April 29, 1896 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2443] Riverside Cemetery, Clay Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29831451&CRid=95956&
  4. [S1156] Blechl, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2600009&id=I554271952
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
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George Washington Smith1,2

M, b. October 17, 1871, d. August 19, 1950
FatherFielding Felem Smith1,2 b. January 9, 1833, d. February 8, 1875
MotherNancy A. Cunningham3,1,2 b. January 14, 1843, d. December 23, 1893
     George Washington Smith was buried at GAR Cemetery, Homer, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 He was born on October 17, 1871 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 He married Rosie Baumgart circa 1930.2 George Washington Smith Funeral rites for George W. Smith, 78, who died Thursday at his home in Clark school neighborhood northwest of Homer, were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church. Rev. Lloyd Clapp, Baptist minister from Champaign, officiated. Military burial services in GAR cemetery was in charge of Homer post No. 290, American Legion. On the firing squad were Ernest Wienke, Jr., Mendel Forsythe, Lawrence Ellis, John Morrison, John Baird, Keith Taylor, Charles Hopper, Kenneth Fish and Wayne Brewer. George Hodgson was an honorary pall bearer and Floyd Lacey, commander of Homer post, presented the flag used to drape the casket to Mrs. Smith. Pall bearers were Art Ford, Gordon freeman, Herman Stevens, Ben Ghere, John Hillard and Ernest Larkin. Carrying flowers were Rose Bishop, Mrs. James Allison, Mrs. Clark Hunt and Mrs. Hobart Weber, all granddaughters, and Mrs. Lawrence Bear and Beverly Rodgers. Mr. Smith was born Oct. 17, 1871, near Oakwood, son of Fielding and Nancy Cunningham Smith. He was married to Mrs. Rosie Baumgart 20 years ago and they moved to Clark neighborhood about eight years ago. Mr. Smith was engaged in farming. Surviving in addition to the widow are two stepdaughters, Mrs. William Steffey, Homer, and Mrs. William Rushing, St. Joseph; a sister, Mrs. Laura B. Lane, Oakwood, and a brother, Isaac, Oakwood. on August 10, 1950.2 He died on August 19, 1950 at Homer, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 78.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 230, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1900Dwelling 282, District 93, Pilot, Vermilion Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of his brother Charles4

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4

Family

Rosie Baumgart b. February 24, 1879, d. February, 1972
Marriage*George Washington Smith married Rosie Baumgart circa 1930.2 

Citations

  1. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  2. [S5317] Homer Enterprise, The, From the George W. Smith obituary in the Aug 10, 1950 edition.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.