William McMains1,2,3,4

M, b. September 18, 1872, d. August 20, 1925
     William McMains was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3,4 He was born on September 18, 1872 at Rossville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,3,4 He married Elsie Pearl Smith, daughter of William Rhodes Smith and Rebecca Jane Olehy, circa 1907.1 William McMains died on August 20, 1925 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 52.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 138, District 123, Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 217, District 156, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1910Farmer1
1920Brickyard clay worker5

Family

Elsie Pearl Smith b. February 13, 1888, d. September 12, 1967
Marriage*William McMains married Elsie Pearl Smith, daughter of William Rhodes Smith and Rebecca Jane Olehy, circa 1907.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [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&
  4. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Orlo Estel McMains1,2,3

M, b. December 8, 1909, d. September 12, 1967
FatherWilliam McMains4,1 b. September 18, 1872, d. August 20, 1925
MotherElsie Pearl Smith4,1 b. February 13, 1888, d. September 12, 1967
     Orlo Estel McMains was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.5 He was born on December 8, 1909 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.3 He married Helen Ohretta Wayne on November 19, 1931 at Champaign Co., Illinois.5,6 Orlo Estel McMains died on September 12, 1967 at Myersville, Illinois, at age 57.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 138, District 123, Blount Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 217, District 156, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 127, District 14, Danville, Vermilion Co., IllinoisEnumerated in the household of his grandmother Rebecca Smith2
1940Dwelling 221, District 92-32, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1930Oil station attendant2
1940Bus driver7

Family

Helen Ohretta Wayne b. December 14, 1909, d. February 18, 2000
Marriage*Orlo Estel McMains married Helen Ohretta Wayne on November 19, 1931 at Champaign Co., Illinois.5,6 
Child

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. [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.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2450] The Hewes Connections (Hewes/Mcmains/Lewis/Crawford), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jahrn&id=I31431
  6. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Helen Ohretta Wayne1,2

F, b. December 14, 1909, d. February 18, 2000
     Helen Ohretta Wayne was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 352-14-6888.5 She was born on December 14, 1909 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.5,2 As of November 19, 1931,her married name was McMains.3 She married Orlo Estel McMains, son of William McMains and Elsie Pearl Smith, on November 19, 1931 at Champaign Co., Illinois.3,1 Helen Ohretta Wayne died on February 18, 2000 at Glenpool, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 90.3,5,4 She TULSA, Okla. - Helen Ohretta McMains, 90, of Tulsa, died at 3:05 a.m. Friday (Feb. 18, 2000) at Glennpool Care Center, Glennpool, Okla. Graveside services will be at 2:15 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville. on February 19, 2000.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 221, District 92-32, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois6

Family

Orlo Estel McMains b. December 8, 1909, d. September 12, 1967
Marriage*Helen Ohretta Wayne married Orlo Estel McMains, son of William McMains and Elsie Pearl Smith, on November 19, 1931 at Champaign Co., Illinois.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  2. [S11066] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1919, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967.
  3. [S2450] The Hewes Connections (Hewes/Mcmains/Lewis/Crawford), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jahrn&id=I31431
  4. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the Helen Ohretta McMains obituary in the Feb 19, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bert Charles Drake1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 15, 1876, d. October 20, 1951
     Bert Charles Drake was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,3 His Social Security Number was 332-10-8834.4 He was born on July 15, 1876 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.6,1,3,4 He married Elsie Pearl Smith, daughter of William Rhodes Smith and Rebecca Jane Olehy, on October 18, 1926 at Indiana.5 Bert Charles Drake died on October 20, 1951 at age 75.1,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 14, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 182, District 92-32, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8

Occupation

1930Soldier's home laborer7

Family

Elsie Pearl Smith b. February 13, 1888, d. September 12, 1967
Marriage*Bert Charles Drake married Elsie Pearl Smith, daughter of William Rhodes Smith and Rebecca Jane Olehy, on October 18, 1926 at Indiana.5 

Citations

  1. [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&
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S2450] The Hewes Connections (Hewes/Mcmains/Lewis/Crawford), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jahrn&id=I31431
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Marjorie Betty Sims1,2

F, b. December 3, 1929, d. April 26, 1980
FatherGeorge Sims3,4,2 b. August 17, 1883, d. October 21, 1953
MotherDulcie Easterday3,4,2 b. July 19, 1896, d. August, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 358-22-1914.5 Marjorie Betty Sims was buried at Concordia Cemetery, 6551 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana. She was born on December 3, 1929 at Illinois.5,2 As of April 19, 1952,her married name was DeVries.1 She married John Edward DeVries on April 19, 1952 at Cook Co., Illinois.1 Marjorie Betty Sims died on April 26, 1980 at Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 50.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 2019, Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 34, District 16-54, Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois4

Family

John Edward DeVries b. March 27, 1928, d. May 15, 1988
Marriage*Marjorie Betty Sims married John Edward DeVries on April 19, 1952 at Cook Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2451] DeVries Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20230039/person/916802916
  7. [S2759] Times, The, From the DeVries-Polisky marriage announcement in the Sep 19, 1971 edition.
  8. [S2759] Times, The, From the John E. DeVries obituary in the May 17, 1988 edition.
  9. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

John Edward DeVries1,2,3

M, b. March 27, 1928, d. May 15, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 373-24-2581.4 John Edward DeVries was buried at Concordia Cemetery, 6551 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana.1,3 He was born on March 27, 1928 at South Holland, Cook Co., Illinois.4,2,3,5 He married Marjorie Betty Sims, daughter of George Sims and Dulcie Easterday, on April 19, 1952 at Cook Co., Illinois.6 John Edward DeVries died on May 15, 1988 at Munster, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 60.1,3,5 He DeVries, John E. - age 60 of Highland, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 15, 1988. Survivors: two sons, Brad (Joan) DeVries of California and Bill (Terri) DeVries of Highland; one daughter, Terri (Mike) O'Connor of Highland; seven grandchildren; one sister, Marion Dent of South Carolina; one sister-in-law, Marjorie DeVries of Dolton. Burial, Concordia Cemetery. Mr. DeVries was a member of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of East Chicago; and retired from Indiana Bell after 25 years. on May 17, 1988.1

Family

Marjorie Betty Sims b. December 3, 1929, d. April 26, 1980
Marriage*He married Marjorie Betty Sims, daughter of George Sims and Dulcie Easterday, on April 19, 1952 at Cook Co., Illinois.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2759] Times, The, From the John E. DeVries obituary in the May 17, 1988 edition.
  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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  7. [S2759] Times, The, From the DeVries-Polisky marriage announcement in the Sep 19, 1971 edition.
  8. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Bradley Leonard DeVries1,2

M, b. September 12, 1950, d. June 16, 1996
FatherJohn Edward DeVries3,2 b. March 27, 1928, d. May 15, 1988
MotherMarjorie Betty Sims4,2 b. December 3, 1929, d. April 26, 1980
     Bradley Leonard DeVries was born on September 12, 1950 at Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois.4,1 He married Mary Beth Polisky on September 12, 1971 at East Chicago, Lake Co., Indiana.2 Bradley Leonard DeVries and Mary Beth Polisky were divorced on March 27, 1981 at San Diego Co., California.5 Bradley Leonard DeVries married Joan M. Brunelli on June 27, 1982 at Alameda Co., California.6 Bradley Leonard DeVries died on June 16, 1996 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 45.1

Family 1

Mary Beth Polisky
Marriage*He married Mary Beth Polisky on September 12, 1971 at East Chicago, Lake Co., Indiana.2 
Divorce* Bradley Leonard DeVries and Mary Beth Polisky were divorced on March 27, 1981 at San Diego Co., California.5 

Family 2

Joan M. Brunelli
Marriage*Bradley Leonard DeVries married Joan M. Brunelli on June 27, 1982 at Alameda Co., California.6 

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S2759] Times, The, From the DeVries-Polisky marriage announcement in the Sep 19, 1971 edition.
  3. [S2759] Times, The, From the John E. DeVries obituary in the May 17, 1988 edition.
  4. [S2451] DeVries Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20230039/person/916802916
  5. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  6. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.

Malinda Butt/Butts1,2,3

F, b. December 25, 1825, d. November 22, 1855
     Malinda Butt/Butts was buried at McFarland Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4 She was born on December 25, 1825.4 As of December 2, 1848,her married name was Smith.2 She married William F. Smith, son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on December 2, 1848 at Fountain Co., Indiana.1,2 Malinda Butt/Butts died on November 22, 1855 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 29.4

Family

William F. Smith b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
Marriage*She married William F. Smith, son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on December 2, 1848 at Fountain Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  4. [S12322] McFarland Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Mary B. Osbourne1

F, b. November 3, 1834, d. November 5, 1893
     Mary B. Osbourne was buried at Cold Spring Cemetery, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana.2 She was born on November 3, 1834 at Indiana.3,2 As of 1851,her married name was Smith.4 She married Daniel C. Smith, son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, in 1851.1,4 Mary B. Osbourne died on November 5, 1893 at Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 59.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana3
1880Dwelling 142, District 76, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana5

Family

Daniel C. Smith b. August 14, 1829, d. September 2, 1893
Marriage*Mary B. Osbourne married Daniel C. Smith, son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, in 1851.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S2453] Cold Spring Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=smith&GSfn=daniel&GSby=1830&GSbyrel=before&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=34983683&df=all&
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Mariah Minnick obituary in the May 21, 1931 edition.
  8. [S11289] District and Probate Courts Indiana County, Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, From the Daniel C. Smith will.

Elizabeth Rebecca "Lizzie" Smith1,2,3,4

F, b. January 14, 1857, d. January 18, 1938
FatherDaniel C. Smith1,2,3,5 b. August 14, 1829, d. September 2, 1893
MotherMary B. Osbourne1,2,5 b. November 3, 1834, d. November 5, 1893
     Elizabeth Rebecca "Lizzie" Smith was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.3,6 She was born on January 14, 1857 at Fountain Co., Indiana.3,7 As of April 30, 1879,her married name was Burkhardt.4 She married Daniel Byers Burkhardt on April 30, 1879 at Fountain Co., Indiana.4 Elizabeth Rebecca "Lizzie" Smith died on January 18, 1938 at Marion Co., Indiana, at age 81.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana2
1900Dwelling 16, District 78, Adams, Hamilton Co., Indiana7
1910Dwelling 173, District 192, Madison, Tipton Co., Indiana8
1920Dwelling 405, District 25, Wayne Township, Marion Co., Indiana9
1930Dwelling 219, District 2285, Wayne Township, Marion Co., Indiana10

Family

Daniel Byers Burkhardt b. June 17, 1848, d. December 16, 1928
Marriage*Elizabeth Rebecca "Lizzie" Smith married Daniel Byers Burkhardt on April 30, 1879 at Fountain Co., Indiana.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S11265] Unknown compiler, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  5. [S11289] District and Probate Courts Indiana County, Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, From the Daniel C. Smith will.
  6. [S3295] Crown Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  13. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  14. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Clarence Burkhart obituary in the Sep 20, 1969 edition.
  15. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Thomas Osborn "Tom" Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 11, 1854, d. June 13, 1931
FatherDaniel C. Smith1,7,8,6,9 b. August 14, 1829, d. September 2, 1893
MotherMary B. Osbourne1,7,8,6,9 b. November 3, 1834, d. November 5, 1893
     Thomas Osborn "Tom" Smith was buried at Rockfield Cemetery, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana.1,6,2 He was born on December 11, 1854 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.2,4,6 He married Ada A. Scherer on October 20, 1880 at Fountain Co., Indiana.1,3,6,10 Thomas Osborn "Tom" Smith died on June 13, 1931 at Sterling, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 76.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana7
1880Dwelling 142, District 76, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana8
1900Dwelling 316, District 74, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana4
1910Dwelling 222, District 164, Keeler, Van Buren Co., Michigan5
1920Dwelling 277, District 84, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana11
1930Dwelling 74, District 21, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer4
1910Farmer5
1920Truck farmer11

Family

Ada A. Scherer b. March 26, 1861, d. March 22, 1941
Marriage*Thomas Osborn "Tom" Smith married Ada A. Scherer on October 20, 1880 at Fountain Co., Indiana.1,3,6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S2454] Rockfield Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=smith&GSiman=1&GSsr=41&GScid=86612&GRid=44028716&CRid=86612&
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11289] District and Probate Courts Indiana County, Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, From the Daniel C. Smith will.
  10. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Ada Smith obituary in the Mar 24, 1941 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  14. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

William Garett/Garret Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. October, 1862
FatherDaniel C. Smith1,2,3 b. August 14, 1829, d. September 2, 1893
MotherMary B. Osbourne1,2,3 b. November 3, 1834, d. November 5, 1893
     William Garett/Garret Smith was born in October, 1862 at Indiana.2,4 He married Jane L. "Jennie" Copple circa 1890.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 142, District 76, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana2
1900Dwelling 93, District 76, Wabash, Fountain Co., Indiana4
1910Dwelling 123, District 104, Ward 8, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio5
1920Dwelling 224, District 106, Ward 9, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio6
1930Dwelling 191, District 71, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1880Farm laborer2
1900Farmer4
1910Insurance solicitor5
1920Machine shop toolmaker6
1930Auto plant stock keeper7

Family

Jane L. "Jennie" Copple b. March, 1864
Marriage*William Garett/Garret Smith married Jane L. "Jennie" Copple circa 1890.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11289] District and Probate Courts Indiana County, Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, From the Daniel C. Smith will.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Mattie O. Smith1,2,3

F, b. January 23, 1867, d. July 10, 1898
FatherDaniel C. Smith1,2,4 b. August 14, 1829, d. September 2, 1893
MotherMary B. Osbourne1,2,4 b. November 3, 1834, d. November 5, 1893
     Mattie O. Smith was buried at Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain Co., Indiana.5 She was born on January 23, 1867 at Indiana.5,6 As of January 4, 1888,her married name was Glover.3 She married William Elmer Glover on January 4, 1888 at Fountain Co., Indiana.3 Mattie O. Smith died on July 10, 1898 at Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 31.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 142, District 76, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana2

Family

William Elmer Glover b. February 15, 1865, d. May 21, 1944
Marriage*Mattie O. Smith married William Elmer Glover on January 4, 1888 at Fountain Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S11289] District and Probate Courts Indiana County, Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, From the Daniel C. Smith will.
  5. [S2459] Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=glover&GSfn=mattie&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=27110196&CRid=2195657&df=all&
  6. [S2460] OCHELTREE Descendants, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1013094/person/-2015478190
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Lucretia Goff1,2,3

F, b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
     Lucretia Goff was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.4,3 She was born on August 9, 1838 at Indiana.5,3 As of January 1, 1866,her married name was Smith.2 She married James E. Smith, son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on January 1, 1866 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,3 Lucretia Goff died on July 12, 1926 at Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 87.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1900Dwelling 172, District 93, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1910Dwelling 50, District 125, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1920Dwelling 44, District 108, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois8

Family

James E. Smith b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
Marriage*Lucretia Goff married James E. Smith, son of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on January 1, 1866 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S1105] Jordan and Liahona Research Dodd, Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.

Charles Edward "Charley" Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. September 25, 1866, d. December 18, 1953
FatherJames E. Smith1,2,3 b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
MotherLucretia Goff1,2,3 b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
     Charles Edward "Charley" Smith was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.4 He was born on September 25, 1866 at Vermilion Co., Indiana.5,4 He married Mary Ellen Swank on September 27, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.3,6 Charles Edward "Charley" Smith died on December 18, 1953 at age 87.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1900Dwelling 174, District 93, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1910Dwelling 43, District 125, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 51, District 108, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1930Dwelling 61, District 17, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 72, District 83-17, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1900Farmer5
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9

Family

Mary Ellen Swank b. February 26, 1864, d. August 18, 1924
Marriage*Charles Edward "Charley" Smith married Mary Ellen Swank on September 27, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Indiana.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  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.
  11. [S2488] The Vermillion County, Indiana Pioneers And Their Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=starlight&id=I1199
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

David Albert Smith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 30, 1867, d. April 22, 1940
FatherJames E. Smith1,2,8 b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
MotherLucretia Goff1,2,8 b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
     David Albert Smith was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.9,8 He and Mary Catherine Hickman were divorced.8 David Albert Smith was born on November 30, 1867 at Indiana.3,9,8 He married Mary Catherine Hickman on February 14, 1900 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois.5,6 David Albert Smith died on April 22, 1940 at Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 72.9,8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1900Dwelling 171, District 93, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1910Dwelling 51, District 125, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 45, District 108, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois10
1930Dwelling 53, District 17, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1910Farmer4
1920Farmer10

Family

Mary Catherine Hickman b. December 24, 1878, d. May 13, 1960
Divorce*David Albert Smith and Mary Catherine Hickman were divorced.8 
Marriage* David Albert Smith married Mary Catherine Hickman on February 14, 1900 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Mary Catherine Hickman Smith obituary in the May 14, 1960 edition.
  6. [S8321] Illinois State Public Record Offices, Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Elizabeth Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 4, 1869, d. July 7, 1952
FatherJames E. Smith1,2,3,4,6 b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
MotherLucretia Goff1,2,3,4,6 b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
     Mary Elizabeth Smith was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.5 She was born on September 4, 1869 at Indiana.3,5 She died on July 7, 1952 at age 82.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1900Dwelling 172, District 93, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1910Dwelling 50, District 125, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 44, District 108, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 53, District 17, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 107, District 83-17, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana8

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Andrew Smith1,2,3

M, b. December 28, 1870, d. September 1, 1949
FatherJames E. Smith1,4,5,6,7,3 b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
MotherLucretia Goff1,4,5,6,7,3 b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
     James Andrew Smith was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.2,3 He was born on December 28, 1870 at Vermilion Co., Indiana.5,2,3 He died on September 1, 1949 at Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 78.2,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1900Dwelling 172, District 93, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1910Dwelling 50, District 125, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 44, District 108, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 53, District 17, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 107, District 83-17, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1900Farm laborer5
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farm owner9

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Melvin Smith1,2,3

M, b. January 27, 1874, d. October 18, 1934
FatherJames E. Smith1,2,4 b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
MotherLucretia Goff1,2,4 b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
     Thomas Melvin Smith was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.3,4 He was born on January 27, 1874 at Indiana.3,5,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Forbes on October 16, 1894 at Ridge Farm, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6,4 Thomas Melvin Smith died on October 18, 1934 at Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 60.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1900Dwelling 37, District 72, Troy Township, Fountain Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 40, District 108, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 226, District 21, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8

Family

Mary Elizabeth Forbes b. June 7, 1870, d. July 24, 1934
Marriage*Thomas Melvin Smith married Mary Elizabeth Forbes on October 16, 1894 at Ridge Farm, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  10. [S2486] Whites Chapel Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=28460590&CRid=2172580&

Francis M. Smith1,2,3

M, b. August 27, 1877, d. February 24, 1891
FatherJames E. Smith1,2 b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
MotherLucretia Goff1,2 b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
     Francis M. Smith was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.3 He was born on August 27, 1877 at Indiana.2,3 He died on February 24, 1891 at Indiana at age 13.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&

Rosa Ann "Roseanna" Smith1,2,3

F, b. July 8, 1879, d. December 25, 1938
FatherJames E. Smith4,5,1,6,7,3 b. December 13, 1834, d. September 6, 1929
MotherLucretia Goff4,5,1,6,7,3 b. August 9, 1838, d. July 12, 1926
     Rosa Ann "Roseanna" Smith was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Rileysburg, Vermilion Co., Indiana.2,3 She was born on July 8, 1879 at Indiana.2,3 She died on December 25, 1938 at Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 59.2,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 185, District 67, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1900Dwelling 172, District 93, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 50, District 125, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1920Dwelling 44, District 108, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 53, District 17, Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana8

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2485] Hopewell Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29334227&CRid=2189171&
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.

Jesse Veach1,2,3,4

M, b. May 10, 1820, d. November 4, 1896
     Jesse Veach was buried at Clarksville Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarksville, Clark Co., Illinois.4 He was born on May 10, 1820 at Virginia.4 He married Elizabeth R. Smith, daughter of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on March 29, 1868 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2 Jesse Veach died on November 4, 1896 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 76.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 30, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1880Dwelling 400, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois3

Occupation

1870Coal miner5
1880Farmer3

Family

Elizabeth R. Smith b. November 8, 1836, d. April 23, 1913
Marriage*Jesse Veach married Elizabeth R. Smith, daughter of Rhodes Smith and Christianna Conner, on March 29, 1868 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S12395] Clarksville Baptist Church Cemetery, Clark Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Minerva Veach1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1872, d. December 22, 1955
FatherJesse Veach1,2 b. May 10, 1820, d. November 4, 1896
MotherElizabeth R. Smith1,2 b. November 8, 1836, d. April 23, 1913
     Minerva Veach was buried at Auburn Cemetery, Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois.4 She was born on November 5, 1872 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.2,5 As of December 31, 1893,her married name was Beabout.3 She married Frank Beabout on December 31, 1893 at Clark Co., Illinois.3 Minerva Veach died on December 22, 1955 at Illinois at age 83.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 400, District 219, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1900Dwelling 41, District 2, Auburn Township, Clark Co., Illinois6
1910Dwelling 46, District 2, Auburn Township, Clark Co., Illinois7
1920Dwelling 7, District 2, Auburn Township, Clark Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 148, District 12-9B, Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8

Family

Frank Beabout b. July, 1870, d. 1913
Marriage*Minerva Veach married Frank Beabout on December 31, 1893 at Clark Co., Illinois.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1105] Jordan and Liahona Research Dodd, Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900.
  4. [S2491] Auburn Cemetery, Clark Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=morgan&GSfn=everett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=31384787&CRid=1974044&df=all&
  5. [S2462] Caitlin Frazer Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/23380507/person/1432783177
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Frank Beabout1

M, b. July, 1870, d. 1913
     Frank Beabout was buried at Auburn Cemetery, Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois.2 He was born in July, 1870 at Illinois.3 He married Minerva Veach, daughter of Jesse Veach and Elizabeth R. Smith, on December 31, 1893 at Clark Co., Illinois.1 Frank Beabout died in 1913 at Illinois.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 41, District 2, Auburn Township, Clark Co., Illinois3
1910Dwelling 46, District 2, Auburn Township, Clark Co., Illinois4

Occupation

1900Farmer3
1910Farmer4

Family

Minerva Veach b. November 5, 1872, d. December 22, 1955
Marriage*Frank Beabout married Minerva Veach, daughter of Jesse Veach and Elizabeth R. Smith, on December 31, 1893 at Clark Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1105] Jordan and Liahona Research Dodd, Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900.
  2. [S2491] Auburn Cemetery, Clark Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=morgan&GSfn=everett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=31384787&CRid=1974044&df=all&
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hannah Mariah Smith1,2,3

F, b. June 23, 1852, d. May 21, 1931
FatherDaniel C. Smith1,2,3,4 b. August 14, 1829, d. September 2, 1893
MotherMary B. Osbourne1,2,3,4 b. November 3, 1834, d. November 5, 1893
     Hannah Mariah Smith was buried at Union Christian Cemetery, Newtown, Fountain Co., Indiana.2,5 She was born on June 23, 1852 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.3 As of October 9, 1873,her married name was Minnick.3 She married Elijah Minnick on October 9, 1873 at Fountain Co., Indiana.3 Hannah Mariah Smith died on May 21, 1931 at Attica, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 78.2,3 She ATTICA, Ind., May 21. - Mrs. Mariah Minnick, 78, widow of Elijam Minnick, died this morning at 1:30 o'clock at the home of her son, Dowe Minnick. Mrs. Minnick had been very ill during the winter months but had recovered, and was enioying good health until last Friday when she was stricken with a cold. Her death came unexpectedly and was a great shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Minnick, whose maiden name was Mariah Smith, was born near Madison, Wis., June 23. 1852. She came to Fountain county, Ind., with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smith, at the age of three years and settled near Veedersburg. After her marriage she lived in the Union church neighborhood until a year ago when she came to Attica to live with her son. Surviving with the son already mentioned is another son, Glen, of Newtown and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Union Christian church, with the Rev. Fry officiating; interment in Union cemetery. on May 21, 1931.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 62, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana1
1880Dwelling 171, District 72, Richland, Fountain Co., Indiana6
1900Dwelling 250, District 70, Richland, Fountain Co., Indiana7
1910Dwelling 252, District 82, Richland, Fountain Co., Indiana8
1920Dwelling 155, District 80, Richland, Fountain Co., Indiana9
1930Dwelling 30, District 17, Shawnee, Fountain Co., Indiana10

Family

Elijah Minnick b. February 7, 1846, d. 1926
Marriage*Hannah Mariah Smith married Elijah Minnick on October 9, 1873 at Fountain Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Mariah Minnick obituary in the May 21, 1931 edition.
  4. [S11289] District and Probate Courts Indiana County, Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, From the Daniel C. Smith will.
  5. [S11266] Union Christian Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Ada A. Scherer1,2,3

F, b. March 26, 1861, d. March 22, 1941
     Ada A. Scherer was buried at Rockfield Cemetery, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana.1,4,3,5 She was born on March 26, 1861 at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio.6,3 As of October 20, 1880,her married name was Smith.2 She married Thomas Osborn "Tom" Smith, son of Daniel C. Smith and Mary B. Osbourne, on October 20, 1880 at Fountain Co., Indiana.1,2,3,5 Ada A. Scherer died on March 22, 1941 at Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 79.3 She VEEDERSBURG, March 24. Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Smith, 80, widow of Thomas Smith, were conducted today at the Sterling Christian church. Rev. Charles Howard officiating; burial in Rockfield cemetery. A life-long resident of Fountain county, she died Saturday at the home of a son, Scott Smith. Surviving are another son, Guy Smith, and a sister, Mrs. Rena Shultz, all of Veedersburg. on March 24, 1941.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 316, District 74, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 222, District 164, Keeler, Van Buren Co., Michigan7
1920Dwelling 277, District 84, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 74, District 21, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 2, District 23-21, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana10

Family

Thomas Osborn "Tom" Smith b. December 11, 1854, d. June 13, 1931
Marriage*Ada A. Scherer married Thomas Osborn "Tom" Smith, son of Daniel C. Smith and Mary B. Osbourne, on October 20, 1880 at Fountain Co., Indiana.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2454] Rockfield Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=smith&GSiman=1&GSsr=41&GScid=86612&GRid=44028716&CRid=86612&
  5. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Ada Smith obituary in the Mar 24, 1941 edition.
  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. [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.
  11. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Guy S. Smith1,2,3

M, b. September 11, 1881, d. October 4, 1968
FatherThomas Osborn "Tom" Smith1,4 b. December 11, 1854, d. June 13, 1931
MotherAda A. Scherer1,4,5 b. March 26, 1861, d. March 22, 1941
     Guy S. Smith was buried at Rockfield Cemetery, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 314-01-0392.6 He was born on September 11, 1881 at Fountain Co., Indiana.1,2,7,6 He married Lucretia Miller on December 24, 1904 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.1,8,9 Guy S. Smith died on October 4, 1968 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 87.6,9 He VEEDERSBURG - Guy Smith, 87, former Fountain County surveyor, died at noon Friday in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Danville, Ill. A life resident of Veedersburg, Mr. Smith was married in December, 1904, to Lucretia Miller. She preceded him in death. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Irene Harper of Crawfordsville; Mrs. Lois Howard of Atlanta, Ga; Mrs. Alberta Meeker and Mrs. Mona Craig, both of Veedersburg, and two sons, Walter of Indianapolis and Stanley of Clifton, Ariz. on October 5, 1968.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 1, District 164, Keeler, Van Buren Co., Michigan10
1920Dwelling 308, District 84, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana11
1930Dwelling 174, District 37, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa12
1940Dwelling 2, District 23-21, Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1910Farm laborer10
1920Carpenter11
1930Mill worker draftsman12
1940W.P.A. superintendent5

Family

Lucretia Miller b. August 5, 1881, d. March 7, 1965
Marriage*Guy S. Smith married Lucretia Miller on December 24, 1904 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.1,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2454] Rockfield Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=smith&GSiman=1&GSsr=41&GScid=86612&GRid=44028716&CRid=86612&
  4. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Ada Smith obituary in the Mar 24, 1941 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S2456] Eastern Arizona Courier, From the Emmit Stanley Smith obituary in the Mar 4, 2003 edition.
  9. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Guy Smith obituary in the Oct 5, 1968 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  14. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
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