Clyde E Smith More info @ Find-a-Grave# 320412971

Last Edited15 Nov 2023
M, b. 8 February 1889, d. 23 July 1963
FatherElias Washington Smith More info @ findagrave#171434381 b. 30 Oct 1853, d. 27 Apr 1925
MotherIda Eugenia DeLair1 b. 17 Apr 1855, d. 28 Sep 1919
Birth*8 February 1889 Clyde E Smith More info @ Find-a-Grave# 32041297 was born on 8 February 1889 at Knox, NE, USA.1 
Death*23 July 1963 He died on 23 July 1963 at Was 74 years old., Salmon, Lemhi, ID, USA, at age 74.1 
Burial*after 23 July 1963 He was buried after 23 July 1963 at City Cemetery, Salmon, Lemhi, ID, USA; Find-a-Grave# 32041297.1 

Rachel Etta DeLair More info @ Find-a-Grave# 322452671,2

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
F, b. 19 August 1862, d. 17 May 1950
FatherEdmund DeLair1 b. 11 Apr 1829, d. 13 Jul 1893
MotherDelena King1 b. 8 Oct 1831, d. 20 Jun 1886
Address*  Rachel Etta DeLair More info @ Find-a-Grave# 32245267 lived at an unknown place ; Are residends of Kansas.2 
Birth*19 August 1862 She was born on 19 August 1862.1 
Death*17 May 1950 She died on 17 May 1950 at Was 87 years old. at age 87.1 
Burial*after 17 May 1950 She was buried after 17 May 1950 at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City, Michell, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 32245267 Plot: C-Lot 68-Plot 3 purchased by B.B. Tatman 21 Mar 1901.1 

Effie Mae DeLair More info @ Find-a-Grave#1047546261

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
F, b. 29 November 1869, d. 7 September 1940
FatherEdmund DeLair1 b. 11 Apr 1829, d. 13 Jul 1893
MotherDelena King1 b. 8 Oct 1831, d. 20 Jun 1886
Birth*29 November 1869 Effie Mae DeLair More info @ Find-a-Grave#104754626 was born on 29 November 1869 at Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; Info. from Obit. year may be off by 1 do to documents being misread and word of mouth.1,2 
Marriage19 December 1888 She married William Ernest Smith, son of Thompson Smith and Rebecca Rowe, on 19 December 1888 at Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA.1 
Census*4 June 1900 Effie Mae DeLair More info @ Find-a-Grave#104754626 appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#5, Enum.Dist#53, Sheet#2, lines1-8, Balderson, Marshall, KS, USA; 1900 US Fed.Census:
Smith, William E, head, Jun-1863, age 36, married 11 years, IL/Canada/Eng.

Effie M, wife, Nov-1868, age 31, 4kids/4 living, KS/Canada/NY.

Myrtie D, dau, Sep-1889, age 10, KS/IL/KS.
Howard T, son, Aug-1894, age 5, KS/IL/KS.
Edward E, son, May-1896, age 4, KS/IL/KS.
Marvle M, dau, Nov-1898, age 1, KS/IL/KS.
2 Servents:
Parker, Charles W, age 29, Aug-1870 IA.
Anderson, James W, age 32, Jul-1867 OH.3 
Census1925 She appeared on the census of 1925 at Page 5, rows 21-22, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; 1925 KS State Census:
Smith, Wm, head, age 61,
born in Illinois, last from Iowa
Smith, Effie, wife, age 56, born in Kansas.4 
Death*7 September 1940 She died on 7 September 1940 at Was 71 years old. at age 70; Apoplexy is Fatal to Mrs. Effie May Smith. OBIT.1 
Burial*after 7 September 1940 She was buried after 7 September 1940 at Oketo Cemetery, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 104 754 626.
Survived by 2 sons:
Howard I Smith of Oketo
Ellwood E. Smith of Home City
& 1 Daughter, Mrs. James Taylor of Marysville
9 grandchildren & 2 great grand children.
Daughter, Marvel preceded her mother in death.1 

Family

William Ernest Smith b. 22 Jun 1863, d. 19 Dec 1938
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104754626/…
  2. [S4] Emma E. Forter, Hist. Marshall County KS, https://archive.org/details/historyofmarshal00fost/page/797/…
  3. [S13] 1900 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/…
  4. [S21] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, 1925 KS State Census: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1088/…

Mary Ann Robinson1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
F, b. 2 December 1840, d. 27 July 1904
Birth*2 December 1840 Mary Ann Robinson was born on 2 December 1840.1,2 
Marriage*1 January 1860 She married James Smith, son of Thomas Smith and Jane Thompson, on 1 January 1860 at Ogle, IL, USA.1 
Census8 June 1860 Mary Ann Robinson appeared on the census of 8 June 1860 at Page# 183, lines 26-27., Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1860 US Fed-Census:
James Smith age 25, farmer born in Canada
Mary A, wife, age 21, born in England.3 
Census15 July 1870 She appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 at Page# 22, lines 1-6, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1870 US Fed-Census:
Smith, James, age 36, farmer, born in Canada.
Mary, age 29, born in England
Ralph P., age 3, born in IL.
Floyd, age 2, born in IL.
Robinson, William, age 55, farmer, born in Eng.
Saundeson, J.S., age 20, farm laborer,
Born in Sweden.4 
Census*3 June 1880 She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#2, Enum.Dist#137, Page# 3, lines 4-11, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
SMITH, James, age 44, Farmer, Canada/Eng/Eng
Mary, wife, age 40, Eng/Eng/Eng
Lena, dau, age 5, IL/Canada/Eng
Ritta, dau, age 4, IL/Canada/Eng
Nano, dau, age 2, IL/Canada/Eng

Robertson, William, age 68, father-in-Law, widow, Eng/Eng/Eng.

Hired man & a boarder.5
Census12 June 1900 She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#3, Enum.Dist#76, Sheet# 9, rows 25-27, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1900 US Fed-Census:
Smith, James, Head, born May-1834, age 66,
Married 40yrs, Canada/Eng/Eng.
Immig in 1860, 40 yrs in US, N/A.
Mary A., wife, born Dec-1840, age 50, 8 kids/3
-living, Eng/Eng/Eng.
Immig in 1860, 40 yrs in US
Ritta, dau, born Nov-1875, age 24, single,
IL/Canage/Eng.6 
Death*27 July 1904 She died on 27 July 1904 at Was age 63. at age 63.2 
Burial*after 27 July 1904 She was buried after 27 July 1904 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Creston, Ogle, IL, USA; Find-a-Grave# 314 075 81.2 

Family

James Smith b. 11 May 1835, d. 4 May 1908
Children

Lena Smith1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
F, b. 1875
FatherJames Smith1 b. 11 May 1835, d. 4 May 1908
MotherMary Ann Robinson1 b. 2 Dec 1840, d. 27 Jul 1904
Birth*1875 Lena Smith was born in 1875.1 
Census*3 June 1880 She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#2, Enum.Dist#137, Page# 3, lines 4-11, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
SMITH, James, age 44, Farmer, Canada/Eng/Eng
Mary, wife, age 40, Eng/Eng/Eng
Lena, dau, age 5, IL/Canada/Eng
Ritta, dau, age 4, IL/Canada/Eng
Nano, dau, age 2, IL/Canada/Eng

Robertson, William, age 68, father-in-Law, widow, Eng/Eng/Eng.

Hired man & a boarder.1

Ritta Smith1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
F, b. 1 November 1876, d. 18 May 1956
FatherJames Smith1 b. 11 May 1835, d. 4 May 1908
MotherMary Ann Robinson1 b. 2 Dec 1840, d. 27 Jul 1904
Birth*1 November 1876 Ritta Smith was born on 1 November 1876 at IL, USA.1,2 
Census*3 June 1880 She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#2, Enum.Dist#137, Page# 3, lines 4-11, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
SMITH, James, age 44, Farmer, Canada/Eng/Eng
Mary, wife, age 40, Eng/Eng/Eng
Lena, dau, age 5, IL/Canada/Eng
Ritta, dau, age 4, IL/Canada/Eng
Nano, dau, age 2, IL/Canada/Eng

Robertson, William, age 68, father-in-Law, widow, Eng/Eng/Eng.

Hired man & a boarder.1
Census12 June 1900 She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#3, Enum.Dist#76, Sheet# 9, rows 25-27, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1900 US Fed-Census:
Smith, James, Head, born May-1834, age 66,
Married 40yrs, Canada/Eng/Eng.
Immig in 1860, 40 yrs in US, N/A.
Mary A., wife, born Dec-1840, age 50, 8 kids/3
-living, Eng/Eng/Eng.
Immig in 1860, 40 yrs in US
Ritta, dau, born Nov-1875, age 24, single,
IL/Canage/Eng.3 
Death*18 May 1956 She died on 18 May 1956 at Was 79 years old at age 79.2 
Burial*after 18 May 1956 She was buried after 18 May 1956 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Creston, Ogle, IL, USA; Find-a-Grave# 314 075 83.2 

Nano Smith1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
F, b. 1878
FatherJames Smith1 b. 11 May 1835, d. 4 May 1908
MotherMary Ann Robinson1 b. 2 Dec 1840, d. 27 Jul 1904
Birth*1878 Nano Smith was born in 1878 at IL, USA.1 
Census*3 June 1880 She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#2, Enum.Dist#137, Page# 3, lines 4-11, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
SMITH, James, age 44, Farmer, Canada/Eng/Eng
Mary, wife, age 40, Eng/Eng/Eng
Lena, dau, age 5, IL/Canada/Eng
Ritta, dau, age 4, IL/Canada/Eng
Nano, dau, age 2, IL/Canada/Eng

Robertson, William, age 68, father-in-Law, widow, Eng/Eng/Eng.

Hired man & a boarder.1

Ralph P Smith1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
M, b. 1867, d. 1 June 1873
FatherJames Smith1 b. 11 May 1835, d. 4 May 1908
MotherMary Ann Robinson1 b. 2 Dec 1840, d. 27 Jul 1904
Birth*1867 Ralph P Smith was born in 1867 at IL, USA.1 
Death*1 June 1873 He died on 1 June 1873; Died at age 6.1,2 
Burial*after 1 June 1873 He was buried after 1 June 1873 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Creston, Ogle, IL, USA; Find-a-Grave# 314 076 01.1,2 

Floyd L Smith1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
M, b. 1868, d. 3 June 1873
FatherJames Smith1 b. 11 May 1835, d. 4 May 1908
MotherMary Ann Robinson1 b. 2 Dec 1840, d. 27 Jul 1904
Birth*1868 Floyd L Smith was born in 1868 at IL, USA.1 
Death*3 June 1873 He died on 3 June 1873; Find-a-Grave# 314 075 91.1,2 
Burial*after 3 June 1873 He was buried after 3 June 1873 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Creston, Ogle, IL, USA; Find-a-Grave# 314 075 91.1,2 

Rebecca Rowe1

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
F, b. 7 November 1837, d. 3 February 1927
Birth*7 November 1837 Rebecca Rowe was born on 7 November 1837 at near, Barnstable, Devonshire, England.1,2 
Immigration*1852 She immigrated in 1852; Came with her parents and settled near Buffalo, NY. They lived there for 2 years, then moving to Winnebago Co., IL and then on to Ogle Co. 1 year later.1 
Marriage*3 January 1860 She married Thompson Smith, son of Thomas Smith and Jane Thompson, on 3 January 1860 at Ogle, IL, USA; They had 6 kids:
Ezra T. who died 27 Dec 1925.
William E. of Oketo, KS.
Mrs C.D. White of Marysville, KS.
Walter J. of Stillwater, OK.
Minnie B Smith of Oketo, KS.
Mrs. Nellie Potter of Lincoln, NE.1 
Census8 June 1860 Rebecca Rowe appeared on the census of 8 June 1860 at Page# 183 (543), lines 24-25, Dement, Ogle, IL, USA; 1860 US Fed.Census: family # 1270
Thompson Smith, age 23, Farmer, W.Canada, Married.

Rebecca Smith, age 22, born in England.3 
Census17 September 1870 She appeared on the census of 17 September 1870 at Oage #14, lines 25-30, Malta, DeKalb, IL, USA; 1070 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 33, farmer, born in Canada.
Rebecca, age 32, keeping house, born in England.
Ezra T, age 9, born in Ill.
William age 7, bor in Ill.
Ella J., age 4, born in Ill.
Walter, age 2, born in Ill.4 
Address*1876  As of 1876, Rebecca Rowe lived at Moved to, Cedar, IA, USA.1 
Census5 June 1880 She appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#1, Enum.Dist#350, Page# 7, Lines 33-40, Center, Cedar, IA, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 44, farmer, married, Canada/Eng/Eng.
Rebecca, age 42, wife, Eng/Eng/Eng.
Ezra T, age 19, son, single, Il/Canada/Eng.
William E, age 16, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Ella J, age 14, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Walter J, age 12, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Miriam R, age 6, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Nellie M, age 3, dau, IA/Canada/Eng.5 
AddressFebruary 1881  As of February 1881, Rebecca Rowe lived at Moved to:, Balderson township, Marshall, KS, USA.1 
Address1 November 1893  As of 1 November 1893, Rebecca Rowe lived at Moved to:, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA.1 
Census*19 April 1910 She appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#5, Enum.Dist#76, Sheet# 3-B, lines 63-65, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; 1910 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, head, age 73, 1st marriage-50 yrs, Canada/Eng/Eng. ARRIV=1844 / NA.

Rebecca, wife, age 72, 6 kids/6 still living, 1st marriage-50 yrs, Eng/Eng/Eng. ARRIV=1852.

Minnie R, dau, age 36, single, Ill/Canada/Eng.6 
Census1915 She appeared on the census of 1915 at KS State Census Collection page 7, lines 24-26, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; 1915 Kansas State Census:
3 people:
Thompson Smith age 78
Rebecka Smith age 77,
Minnie Smith, age 41.7 
Death*3 February 1927 She died on 3 February 1927 at Was 89 years old., Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA, at age 89; Find-a-Grave has her death as: 03 Feb 1927,
Her Obit has her death as 11 May 1926. Wrong.
Some info. from newspaper obit.
Was the 4 child of her parents.1 
Burial*5 February 1927 She was buried on 5 February 1927 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 210 04.1 

Family

Thompson Smith b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 11 May 1916
Children

Ezra Thompson Smith1

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
M, b. 25 November 1860, d. 27 December 1925
FatherThompson Smith1 b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 11 May 1916
MotherRebecca Rowe1 b. 7 Nov 1837, d. 3 Feb 1927
Note* Ezra Thompson Smith Ezra was a successful farmer in Section 16 in Balderson township.2 
Birth*25 November 1860 He was born on 25 November 1860.1 
Census17 September 1870 He appeared on the census of 17 September 1870 at Oage #14, lines 25-30, Malta, DeKalb, IL, USA; 1070 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 33, farmer, born in Canada.
Rebecca, age 32, keeping house, born in England.
Ezra T, age 9, born in Ill.
William age 7, bor in Ill.
Ella J., age 4, born in Ill.
Walter, age 2, born in Ill.3 
Census*5 June 1880 He appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#1, Enum.Dist#350, Page# 7, Lines 33-40, Center, Cedar, IA, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 44, farmer, married, Canada/Eng/Eng.
Rebecca, age 42, wife, Eng/Eng/Eng.
Ezra T, age 19, son, single, Il/Canada/Eng.
William E, age 16, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Ella J, age 14, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Walter J, age 12, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Miriam R, age 6, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Nellie M, age 3, dau, IA/Canada/Eng.4 
Marriage*1884 He married Eva D Phinney in 1884.5 
Census23 April 1910 Ezra Thompson Smith appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#5, Enum.Dist# 61, Sheet 6-A, lines 2-6, Oketo, Balderson Thownship, Marshall, KS, USA; 1910 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Ezra T, age 49, Marr-26yrs, IL/Canada/Eng.
Eva D., wife, age 44, Marr-26, 5kids/3 living, MI/OH/NY.
Daniel T., so, age 20, S, KS/IL/MI.
Harry W., son, age 19, S, KS/IL/MI.
Ethel I or A, dau, age 16, S, KS/IL/MI.5 
Death*27 December 1925 He died on 27 December 1925 at Was 65 years old. at age 65.1 
Burial*29 December 1925 He was buried on 29 December 1925 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 209 97.1 

Family

Eva D Phinney b. 1866, d. ?
Children

Ella J Smith1

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
F, b. 18 October 1865, d. 20 September 1959
FatherThompson Smith1 b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 11 May 1916
MotherRebecca Rowe1 b. 7 Nov 1837, d. 3 Feb 1927
Marriage* Ella J Smith married Clarence Delancy White; Residence of Marysville, Marshall Co., KS.2,3 
Birth*18 October 1865 Ella J Smith was born on 18 October 1865.1 
Census17 September 1870 She appeared on the census of 17 September 1870 at Oage #14, lines 25-30, Malta, DeKalb, IL, USA; 1070 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 33, farmer, born in Canada.
Rebecca, age 32, keeping house, born in England.
Ezra T, age 9, born in Ill.
William age 7, bor in Ill.
Ella J., age 4, born in Ill.
Walter, age 2, born in Ill.4 
Census*5 June 1880 She appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#1, Enum.Dist#350, Page# 7, Lines 33-40, Center, Cedar, IA, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 44, farmer, married, Canada/Eng/Eng.
Rebecca, age 42, wife, Eng/Eng/Eng.
Ezra T, age 19, son, single, Il/Canada/Eng.
William E, age 16, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Ella J, age 14, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Walter J, age 12, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Miriam R, age 6, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Nellie M, age 3, dau, IA/Canada/Eng.5 
Death*20 September 1959 She died on 20 September 1959 at Was 93 years old. at age 93.1 
Burial*after 20 September 1959 She was buried after 20 September 1959 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 210 21.1 

Family

Clarence Delancy White b. 2 Jul 1859, d. 13 Nov 1941
Child

Clarence Delancy White1

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
M, b. 2 July 1859, d. 13 November 1941
Marriage* Clarence Delancy White married Ella J Smith, daughter of Thompson Smith and Rebecca Rowe; Residence of Marysville, Marshall Co., KS.1,2 
Birth*2 July 1859 Clarence Delancy White was born on 2 July 1859.1 
Death*13 November 1941 He died on 13 November 1941 at Was 82 years old. at age 82.1 
Burial*after 13 November 1941 He was buried after 13 November 1941 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 210 22.1 

Family

Ella J Smith b. 18 Oct 1865, d. 20 Sep 1959
Child

Lavina M White1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
F, b. 24 December 1884, d. 6 December 1976
FatherClarence Delancy White1 b. 2 Jul 1859, d. 13 Nov 1941
MotherElla J Smith1 b. 18 Oct 1865, d. 20 Sep 1959
Birth*24 December 1884 Lavina M White was born on 24 December 1884 at Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA.1 
Death*6 December 1976 She died on 6 December 1976 at Was 91 years old., Marshall, KS, USA, at age 91.1 
Burial*after 6 December 1976 She was buried after 6 December 1976 at Oketo Cemetery, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 271 533 21.1 

Minnie Rowe Smith1

Last Edited20 Nov 2023
F, b. 14 July 1873, d. 8 October 1970
FatherThompson Smith1 b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 11 May 1916
MotherRebecca Rowe1 b. 7 Nov 1837, d. 3 Feb 1927
Birth*14 July 1873 Minnie Rowe Smith was born on 14 July 1873.1 
Census5 June 1880 She appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#1, Enum.Dist#350, Page# 7, Lines 33-40, Center, Cedar, IA, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 44, farmer, married, Canada/Eng/Eng.
Rebecca, age 42, wife, Eng/Eng/Eng.
Ezra T, age 19, son, single, Il/Canada/Eng.
William E, age 16, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Ella J, age 14, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Walter J, age 12, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Miriam R, age 6, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Nellie M, age 3, dau, IA/Canada/Eng.2 
Census*19 April 1910 She appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Sup.Dist#5, Enum.Dist#76, Sheet# 3-B, lines 63-65, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; 1910 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, head, age 73, 1st marriage-50 yrs, Canada/Eng/Eng. ARRIV=1844 / NA.

Rebecca, wife, age 72, 6 kids/6 still living, 1st marriage-50 yrs, Eng/Eng/Eng. ARRIV=1852.

Minnie R, dau, age 36, single, Ill/Canada/Eng.3 
Census1915 She appeared on the census of 1915 at KS State Census Collection page 7, lines 24-26, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; 1915 Kansas State Census:
3 people:
Thompson Smith age 78
Rebecka Smith age 77,
Minnie Smith, age 41.4 
Death*8 October 1970 She died on 8 October 1970 at Was 97 years old. at age 97.1 
Burial*after 8 October 1970 She was buried after 8 October 1970 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 210 01.1 

Nellie May Smith1

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
F, b. 19 December 1876, d. 7 May 1952
FatherThompson Smith1 b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 11 May 1916
MotherRebecca Rowe1 b. 7 Nov 1837, d. 3 Feb 1927
Birth*19 December 1876 Nellie May Smith was born on 19 December 1876.1 
Census*5 June 1880 She appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#1, Enum.Dist#350, Page# 7, Lines 33-40, Center, Cedar, IA, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 44, farmer, married, Canada/Eng/Eng.
Rebecca, age 42, wife, Eng/Eng/Eng.
Ezra T, age 19, son, single, Il/Canada/Eng.
William E, age 16, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Ella J, age 14, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Walter J, age 12, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Miriam R, age 6, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Nellie M, age 3, dau, IA/Canada/Eng.2 
Note*1898 She Resident of Balderson township, where her husband ws engaged as a successful farmer and stockman. in 1898.3 
Marriage*10 March 1898 She married T Melville Potter on 10 March 1898 at Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911
Got the license on 07 Mar 1898.

T.M. Potter of Oketo, farmer, age 24, whit from KS, E.J. Potter, Eliza Wiley, 1st marriage.

Nellie Smith, of Oketo, age 21, white, born in ILL., Thompson Smith, Rowe, 1st marriage.

Performed by the REv. Wiley of Blue Springs.4,5 
Death*7 May 1952 Nellie May Smith died on 7 May 1952 at Was 75 years old. at age 75.1 
Burial*after 7 May 1952 She was buried after 7 May 1952 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 209 76.1 

Family

T Melville Potter b. 27 Sep 1873, d. 7 Sep 1916
Child

T Melville Potter1,2

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
M, b. 27 September 1873, d. 7 September 1916
Birth*27 September 1873 T Melville Potter was born on 27 September 1873.1 
Marriage*10 March 1898 He married Nellie May Smith, daughter of Thompson Smith and Rebecca Rowe, on 10 March 1898 at Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911
Got the license on 07 Mar 1898.

T.M. Potter of Oketo, farmer, age 24, whit from KS, E.J. Potter, Eliza Wiley, 1st marriage.

Nellie Smith, of Oketo, age 21, white, born in ILL., Thompson Smith, Rowe, 1st marriage.

Performed by the REv. Wiley of Blue Springs.1,2 
Death*7 September 1916 T Melville Potter died on 7 September 1916 at Was 42 years old. at age 42.1 
Burial*after 7 September 1916 He was buried after 7 September 1916 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 209 75.1 

Family

Nellie May Smith b. 19 Dec 1876, d. 7 May 1952
Child

Grace E Potter1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
F, b. 3 June 1899, d. 3 June 1994
FatherT Melville Potter1 b. 27 Sep 1873, d. 7 Sep 1916
MotherNellie May Smith1 b. 19 Dec 1876, d. 7 May 1952
Birth*3 June 1899 Grace E Potter was born on 3 June 1899.1 
Marriage*19 December 1917 She married Walter Laverne Small, son of Carrie Maude Hazelton More info on children here., on 19 December 1917 at on the farm East of Oketo.2 
Death*3 June 1994 Grace E Potter died on 3 June 1994 at Was 95 years old. at age 95.1 
Burial*after 3 June 1994 She was buried after 3 June 1994 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 209 86.1 

Family

Walter Laverne Small b. 10 Jun 1895, d. 29 Aug 1971
Children

Walter Laverne Small1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
M, b. 10 June 1895, d. 29 August 1971
MotherCarrie Maude Hazelton More info on children here.1 b. 27 Nov 1873, d. 17 May 1941
Birth*10 June 1895 Walter Laverne Small was born on 10 June 1895 at Hull, north of Marysville.1 
Marriage*19 December 1917 He married Grace E Potter, daughter of T Melville Potter and Nellie May Smith, on 19 December 1917 at on the farm East of Oketo.1 
Address*1971  As of 1971, Walter Laverne Small lived at This Spring, he moved, 810 Calhoun St. in Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA.1 
Death*29 August 1971 He died on 29 August 1971 at Was 76 years old. at age 76.1 
Burial*after 29 August 1971 He was buried after 29 August 1971 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 209 88.1 

Family

Grace E Potter b. 3 Jun 1899, d. 3 Jun 1994
Children

Carrie Maude Hazelton More info on children here.1,2

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
F, b. 27 November 1873, d. 17 May 1941
Birth*27 November 1873 Carrie Maude Hazelton More info on children here. was born on 27 November 1873.2 
Death*17 May 1941 She died on 17 May 1941 at Was 67 years old. at age 67.2 
Burial*after 17 May 1941 She was buried after 17 May 1941 at Marysville Cemetery, Marysville, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 722 541 26.2 

Family

Child

Melville Laverne Small Infant death.1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
M, b. 1918, d. 1919
FatherWalter Laverne Small1 b. 10 Jun 1895, d. 29 Aug 1971
MotherGrace E Potter1 b. 3 Jun 1899, d. 3 Jun 1994
Birth*1918 Melville Laverne Small Infant death. was born in 1918.2 
Burial*1919 He was buried in 1919 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 209 87.2 
Death*1919 He died in 1919 at Under the age of 1.2 

Edith Irene Small Infant death.1

Last Edited16 Nov 2023
F, b. 5 November 1921, d. 14 November 1921
FatherWalter Laverne Small1 b. 10 Jun 1895, d. 29 Aug 1971
MotherGrace E Potter1 b. 3 Jun 1899, d. 3 Jun 1994
Birth*5 November 1921 Edith Irene Small Infant death. was born on 5 November 1921 at Marshall, KS, USA.2 
Burial*after 5 November 1921 She was buried after 5 November 1921 at North Elm Cemetery, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 555 209 85.2 
Death*14 November 1921 She died on 14 November 1921 at 9 days old., Marshall, KS, USA.2 

Hattie Smith1

Last Edited19 Nov 2023
F, b. circa 1852
FatherThomas Smith1 b. 23 Dec 1804, d. 25 Jan 1882
MotherJane Thompson1 b. 23 Jan 1813, d. 13 Apr 1900
Birth*circa 1852 Hattie Smith was born circa 1852 at IL, USA.1 
Census*8 July 1870 She appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Page# 11, lines 26-34, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1870 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thomas, age 65, farmer, born in England.
Jane, age 56, keeping house, bornin England.
Hannah, age 26, born in Canada
Hattie, age 18, born in Illinois.
William, age 67, farm Laborer, born in England.
Fogleman, Harry, age 23, farm laborer, born in PA
Bessie, age 21, wife, a domestic servant, born in Illinois.
Featherstone, James, age 9, born in Michigan.
Johnson, David, age 20, farm laborer, born in Sweden.1 

Citations

  1. [S5] 1870 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Emma Fogleman1

Last Edited19 Nov 2023
F, b. circa 1871, d. ?
FatherHarry A Fogleman1 b. c 1847, d. 16 Dec 1913
MotherBetsy/Bessie V "Bessie" Smith1 b. c 1849
Burial*Emma Fogleman was buried in ?1 
Death*She died in ?1 
Birth*circa 1871 She was born circa 1871 at IL, USA.1 

Citations

  1. [S7] 1880 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Bertie Fogleman1

Last Edited19 Nov 2023
M, b. circa 1876, d. ?
FatherHarry A Fogleman1 b. c 1847, d. 16 Dec 1913
MotherBetsy/Bessie V "Bessie" Smith1 b. c 1849
Burial*Bertie Fogleman was buried in ?1 
Death*He died in ?1 
Birth*circa 1876 He was born circa 1876 at IL, USA.1 

Citations

  1. [S7] 1880 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Alma Fogleman1

Last Edited19 Nov 2023
F, b. circa 1878, d. ?
FatherHarry A Fogleman1 b. c 1847, d. 16 Dec 1913
MotherBetsy/Bessie V "Bessie" Smith1 b. c 1849
Burial*Alma Fogleman was buried in ?1 
Death*She died in ?1 
Birth*circa 1878 She was born circa 1878 at IL, USA.1 

Citations

  1. [S7] 1880 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Alma Fogleman1

Last Edited19 Nov 2023
F, b. circa 1857, d. ?
Burial*Alma Fogleman was buried in ?1 
Death*She died in ?1 
Birth*circa 1857 She was born circa 1857 at PA, USA.1 

Citations

  1. [S7] 1880 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Harriett Smith1

Last Edited19 Nov 2023
F, b. 1852, d. ?
FatherThomas Smith1 b. 23 Dec 1804, d. 25 Jan 1882
MotherJane Thompson1 b. 23 Jan 1813, d. 13 Apr 1900
Burial* Harriett Smith was buried.1 
Death*She died in ?1 
Birth*1852 She was born in 1852 at IL, USA.1 
Census*8 June 1860 She appeared on the census of 8 June 1860 at Page# 183, Schedule 1, lines 16-24, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1860 US Fed.Census:
Thomas Smith, age 57, farmer, born in England.
Jane, age 46, born in England.
Anzer, age 16, F, born in W. Canada, Deaf.
Jane, age 14, F, born in W. Canada.
Betsey, age 11, F, born in Illinois.
Harriett, age 8, F, born in Ellinois.
William Smith, age 59, born in England.
Thomas Richards, age 15, born in New York.
---new family/same house:
Thompson Smith, age 23, Farmer, W.Canada.
Rebecca, age 22, F, born in England.1 

Citations

  1. [S33] 1860 US Federal Census, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

William Smith1

Last Edited19 Nov 2023
M, b. circa 1802, d. ?
Burial*William Smith was buried in ?1 
Death*He died in ?1 
Birth*circa 1802 He was born circa 1802 at England.1 
Census*8 June 1860 He appeared on the census of 8 June 1860 at Page# 183, Schedule 1, lines 16-24, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1860 US Fed.Census:
Thomas Smith, age 57, farmer, born in England.
Jane, age 46, born in England.
Anzer, age 16, F, born in W. Canada, Deaf.
Jane, age 14, F, born in W. Canada.
Betsey, age 11, F, born in Illinois.
Harriett, age 8, F, born in Ellinois.
William Smith, age 59, born in England.
Thomas Richards, age 15, born in New York.
---new family/same house:
Thompson Smith, age 23, Farmer, W.Canada.
Rebecca, age 22, F, born in England.1 
Census8 July 1870 He appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Page# 11, lines 26-34, Dement Township, Ogle, IL, USA; 1870 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thomas, age 65, farmer, born in England.
Jane, age 56, keeping house, bornin England.
Hannah, age 26, born in Canada
Hattie, age 18, born in Illinois.
William, age 67, farm Laborer, born in England.
Fogleman, Harry, age 23, farm laborer, born in PA
Bessie, age 21, wife, a domestic servant, born in Illinois.
Featherstone, James, age 9, born in Michigan.
Johnson, David, age 20, farm laborer, born in Sweden.2 
Census9 June 1880 He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#2, Enum.Dist#151, Page# 11, lines 30-34, Villege of Creston, Ogle, IL, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thomas, age 75, farmer, Eng/Eng/Eng.
", Jane, age 66, wife, keeping house. Eng/Eng/Eng.
", Hannah, age 36, dau, at home, Canada/Eng/Eng.
", William, age 77, brother, widow, Eng/Eng/Eng.

Shaw, Joseph, age 48, hired hand, Eng/Eng/Eng.3 

William Ernest Smith1,2

Last Edited25 Nov 2023
M, b. 22 June 1863, d. 19 December 1938
FatherThompson Smith1 b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 11 May 1916
MotherRebecca Rowe1 b. 7 Nov 1837, d. 3 Feb 1927
Address*  William Ernest Smith lived at an unknown place ; William lived east of Oketo, on his farm & is one of the men who have had much to do with the introduction of the Shorthorn cattle into Marshall Co.3 
Birth*22 June 1863 He was born on 22 June 1863 at IL, USA.1,4 
Census17 September 1870 He appeared on the census of 17 September 1870 at Oage #14, lines 25-30, Malta, DeKalb, IL, USA; 1070 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 33, farmer, born in Canada.
Rebecca, age 32, keeping house, born in England.
Ezra T, age 9, born in Ill.
William age 7, bor in Ill.
Ella J., age 4, born in Ill.
Walter, age 2, born in Ill.5 
Census*5 June 1880 He appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Sup.Dist#1, Enum.Dist#350, Page# 7, Lines 33-40, Center, Cedar, IA, USA; 1880 US Fed.Census:
Smith, Thompson, age 44, farmer, married, Canada/Eng/Eng.
Rebecca, age 42, wife, Eng/Eng/Eng.
Ezra T, age 19, son, single, Il/Canada/Eng.
William E, age 16, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Ella J, age 14, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Walter J, age 12, son, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Miriam R, age 6, dau, single, IL/Canada/Eng.
Nellie M, age 3, dau, IA/Canada/Eng.1 
Marriage*19 December 1888 He married Effie Mae DeLair More info @ Find-a-Grave#104754626, daughter of Edmund DeLair and Delena King, on 19 December 1888 at Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA.6 
Note*between 1889 and 1894 William Ernest Smith Lived in Section 21 of Balderson township. between 1889 and 1894 at Balderson township, Marshall, KS, USA.3 
Address1894  As of 1894, William Ernest Smith lived at East of Oketo, Balderson township, Marshall, KS, USA.3 
Note1895 He They located in section 16 of Balderson Township. in 1895 at Balderson township, Marshall, KS, USA.7 
Census4 June 1900 He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Sup.Dist#5, Enum.Dist#53, Sheet#2, lines1-8, Balderson, Marshall, KS, USA; 1900 US Fed.Census:
Smith, William E, head, Jun-1863, age 36, married 11 years, IL/Canada/Eng.

Effie M, wife, Nov-1868, age 31, 4kids/4 living, KS/Canada/NY.

Myrtie D, dau, Sep-1889, age 10, KS/IL/KS.
Howard T, son, Aug-1894, age 5, KS/IL/KS.
Edward E, son, May-1896, age 4, KS/IL/KS.
Marvle M, dau, Nov-1898, age 1, KS/IL/KS.
2 Servents:
Parker, Charles W, age 29, Aug-1870 IA.
Anderson, James W, age 32, Jul-1867 OH.8
 
Note1916 He William Smith was a republican.
He was elected to the township trustees for 2 terms when in 1916, against his will, was elected for 1 more term to the board of trustees. in 1916.7 
Census1925 He appeared on the census of 1925 at Page 5, rows 21-22, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; 1925 KS State Census:
Smith, Wm, head, age 61,
born in Illinois, last from Iowa
Smith, Effie, wife, age 56, born in Kansas.9 
Death*19 December 1938 He died on 19 December 1938 at Was 75 years old. at age 75.1,4 
Burial*after 19 December 1938 He was buried after 19 December 1938 at Oketo Cemetery, Oketo, Marshall, KS, USA; Find-a-Grave# 104 747 569.

Wife: Effie Mae Smith
Dau: Myrtie D. Taylor
Dau: Marvel M. Smith.1,4,2 

Family

Effie Mae DeLair More info @ Find-a-Grave#104754626 b. 29 Nov 1869, d. 7 Sep 1940
Children