Living

Notes:

BIR,MG: "The Warrens and You" by Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry, pg 89.
From the Meshack Smith Jr Family Bible in possession of Etha Clem
Johannaber, Collinsville, Ill. Married Catherine Campbell at Wichita
Falls 15 Dec 1915 and lived in Woodward OK. See pg 88-89 for children.

NOTES: Accounting 1909-1923, otherwise farmed all of life. Born on farm 8 miles
east of Milan.

Charles married Sarah Catherine Campbell 15 Dec 1915, Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, United States. Sarah was born 20 Jan 1886, Pineville, Bell, Kentucky, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR,MG,DTH: "The Warrens & You" by Ellsberry pg 88, from Meshack Smith Jr Fam
Bible in possession of Etha Clem Johannaber, Collinsville, Ill. Shows
mvd to Clay Co TX 1889, md 15 Dec 1915 at Wichita Falls TX, lists children

Notes:

1844 BIRTH: MO,Sullivan Co-near Scottsville Twp" William Richard Smith born 19 Nov 1844.

1850 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Dist# 96: film# 443628-pg 623,4 Sep 1850,Dw #112: William R Smith 5/MO, son of Meshack and Elizabeth A Smith

1860 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Scottsville Twp: pg 59, Dw #393: William R Smith 15/MO, son of Meshack and Elizabeth A Smith

1870 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Milan PO: pg 14, Dw #108: William R Smith 25/MO, son of Meshach and Elizabeth A Smith

1872 MARRIAGE: MO,Sullivan Co: William Richard Smith md Georgianna Ash 9 June 1872 at the home of John T Smith, witness John P Butler, md by Thomas E Shepherd MG.

1880 CENSUS: To get

1900 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Union Twp: Anc.com pg6, 7 June, Dw 56/59:
SMITH, Wm R-head 55/MO (TN,TN) bn Nov 1844, md 25yrs, farmer;
Georgiann-wife 49/MO (MO,VA) bn Oct 1850 md 28yrs, 8/9 children
living; Floda-dau 24/MO bn May 1876 (MO,MO)single; Maud-dau 22/MO
bn Feb 1882,single; Alma L-dau 17/MO bn Feb 1883 single; William R-sn
15/MO bn Dec 1884-at school; Charles B-son 13/MO bn Jan 1887-at school;
Edna-dau 10/MO bn Dec 1889-at school

1920 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Polk Twp,Milan City: A/c Img 4,sheet 19b,23 Jan,Dw 440/441:
SMITH, Wm R-head 75/MO(TN,TN)md farmer, own; Georgiana-wife 69/MO(MO,VA)md;
Ednia-dau 30/MO (MO,MO) single; SPERCY,Mildred-lodger 19/MO; SPERCY,
Panan [Pamela]-lodger 17/MO

1930 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Milan-Polk Twp: A/C Img 14, pg 7B, 9 April, Dwelling 187/193:
SMITH, William-head 85/MO (MO,MO) md at 27-farmer, own farm-value $3000;
Georgianne-wife 80/MO (MO,VA) md at 22 no occupation; Edna Ethel-
dau 40/MO S seamstress

1933 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Sullivan Co-Milan: William Richard Smith died 16 October 1933; buried Oakwood Cemetery in Milan MO.

William married Georgianna Ash 9 Jun 1872, Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States. Georgianna was born 12 Oct 1850, Ten Mile Church, Monroe, Missouri, USA; died 19 Aug 1952, Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States; was buried 25 Aug 1952, Oakwood Cemetery, Milam, Sullivan, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1850 BIRTH: MO,Monroe Co-Ten Mile Church: Georgianna Ash born 12 Oct 1850 to Edmond (b. Randolph Co Mo 31 Dec 1832-8 Dec 1915) and Mary S [Hord] Ash (md 1842-children: Bell (Mrs JE Nelson), Georgian (Mrs Wm Smith), Byron, Robert B & Columbus (from Hist Sull Co V2 pg483)

1870 CENSUS: Sullivan Co MO, Polk TWP, Milan PO, pg 272,15 Jun, DW# 29:
ASH, Edmund 48/MO; Mary 45/VA; Columbus c 21/MO; Georgia Ann 17/MO;
Byron 13/MO; Robert 11/MO

1872 MARRIAGE: MO,Sullivan Co: William Richard Smith md Georgianna Ash 9 Jun 1872
Obit of dau Letha Elfelde Smith Curtis 1964 show William R & George Ann Smith as parents.

1880 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Polk Twp: 4 Jun, pg 15, DW 191:
ASH, Edmund 57/MO(KY,KY)stock dealer; Byron 28/MO(Mo,VA); Robert 17/MO

1950 HISTORY: St Joseph News Press, November 12, 1950: Mrs. Georgia Ann Smith, Milan, Mo., who observed her 100th birthday anniversary, October 12, says she doesn't fee that old. What is her recipe for such a long life: Mrs Smith says she has none. But if she did, it might be hard work.
Mrs. Smith was quite active until last year. Now, she remains in bed most of the day. Her hearing is excellent and she does not wear glasses, although her eyes will not permit her to do fancy work or to read.
She was born in Monroe County, Mo., and moved to Milan, MO., in 1865 where her father opened a mercantile store. She was married when she was 22 years old to William R Smith, a farmer.
The couple moved to Bates County, Missouri, and lived there 6 years. They returned to a farm in the Milan Community where they resided 26 years. The Smiths moved 35 years ago into the house in which Mrs. Smith now lives.
6 of their 9 children are living. They are: Richard and Charles Smith, Woodward, Okla.; Mrs Fleda Curtis, Humphreys, Mo., Mrs. Maude Taylor and Miss Edna Smith of the home; and Mrs. Alma Wilhite, Kirksville, Mo. There are 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. One great granddaughter, Mary Lee Wilhite, observes her 11th birthday, October 12, too (end of quotation.)

1952 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Sullivan Co-Milan: Georgianna Ash Smith died 19 Aug 1952, buried Oakwood Cem-Milan
Oakwood Cem, Milan Sullivan Co MO Cem Rcds

NOTES: Interview with Mrs Georgia Ann Smith 12 Nov 1950 in St Joseph News Press when turned 100. Quite active until 1949 and remained in bed most of time. Hearing excellent, does not wear glasses, but cannot do fancy work. When
married lived in Bates County, MO for 26 yrs, then to where Mrs Smith lives now for 35 yrs.

From The Warrens and You pg 85-86: "Edmund Ash, born December 31, 1822 and Mary S (Hord) Ash, born in 1823, a daughter of Thomas Hord. Edmund Ash was a son of Robert and Mary (Kessinger) Ash."

Notes:

1817 BIRTH: TN: Meshack Smith [Jr] was born 15 May 1817, per 1850-1880 censuses and date calculated on tombstone inscription, AFN 4TB3-HV

1839 MARRIAGE: MO,Linn Co: Meshack Smith [Jr] md Elizabeth Adeline Minnis 12 February 1839, at the home of Captain John Wain Minnis, conducted by William F Gibson, Justice of the Peace

1839 LAND: MO,Sullivan Co Land Grants, Film #1009043,4 and 5; Vol A, B-C, D-E and F:
A108: Indenture 27 Dec 1839 from Meshack Sr and Rebecca his wife to Meshack Jr of Sullivan Co, MO: NE Q S 25 TWP 61/R 21-160 acres. 1/2 mile south of Scottsville Twp.

1840 CENSUS: MO,Linn Co-Locust Creek Twp: Dwelling #244 [to get again]

1844 LAND: MO,Linn Co 1836-1865, Film #1009300, B-324: WD 19 Jul 1844 from Wm H Smith & wife to Meshack Smith. See desc.

1850 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Dist# 96: film# 443628-pg 623,4 Sep 1850,Dw #112:
SMITH, Meshack 32/TN (farmer,$600); Elizabeth A 32/TN; John T 10/MO;
Rebecca Ann 8/MO; Wm R 5/MO; Alfred A 3/MO; Dejatiton (spell?)
male 8/12 MO; Albert J Smith 22/MO (labor)

1856-1858 LAND: MO,Sullivan Co Land Grants, Film #1009043,4 and 5; Vol A, B-C, D-E, and F:
C-329: Indenture 2 Feb 1856; Meshack Smith and Elizabeth A wife to...
C-405: WD from Meshack & wife to Johnathon E Vroom 2 Feb 1857: S 1/2 SE Q 12-61-21, 80
acres.
E31-32: Deed to Meshack Smith from T C McNabb,12 April 1858: SE NW & NE SE Q 17-62-21,
80 acres, cancelled

1859 COURT: MO,Sullivan Co Circuit Court, Vol A Pg 422, 7 June 1859: St of MO vs Meshack Smith-betting cards. Says he is not quilty. After hearing evidence, court finds him not guilty. Discharged and recovered costs of this suit.

1860 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Scottsville Twp: pg 59, Dw #393:
SMITH, Meshack 43/TN; Eliz A 42/TN; John T 20/MO; Rebecca A 18/MO; Wm
R 15/MO; Alfred A 13/MO; D Gatteton 11/MO; Nancy E A 6/MO

1868 LAND: MO,Sullivan Co Land Grants-same film and volumn as 1856-58:
I-120: Deed to Meshack from W McCollough, sheriff Sull Co, 26 Mar 1868: S 1/2 NW Q & NE
Q W Q 30-61-20.

1870 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Milan PO: pg 14, Dw #108:
SMITH, Meshach 53/TN (farmer); Elizabeth A 52/TN; Wm R 25/MO; Alphred E
22/MO; Llu G 20/MO (male); Nancy E A 16/MO; Lucy Smith 22/MO-servant
Next door #105: Smith, Wm M 35/IND (blksmth); Martha 33/OH; Minnie A 1/MO

1880 CENSUS:MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Browning City: Anc.com Img 31,pg 30,17 June,Dw #268:
SMITH, Meshack 63/TN (GA/IND); Eliz 62 TN (TN,TN); Dee J 29/MO, Minnie
Magnolia 8/MO, adopted (unknown where)

1885 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Sullivan Co: Meshack Smith died 9 February 1885; buried Hoover Cemetery, next to Rebecca, wife of Meshach Sr.

1885 PROBATE: MO,Sullivan Co, Vol A/192 Letters, Feb 1885: "Wife Elizabeth relinquish rights to adminstration to son William R Smith"
MO,Sullivan Co Vol Apg 219, film 100913, 16 Feb 1885: "Elizabeth A Smith, widow, relinquish administration to son Wm R Smith; G D Smith, Nancy EA Clem, Gordon E Smith, & Alce Smith-grandchildren; Rebecca T Smith-living, JohnT Smith-Chariton KS..."
MO,Sullivan Co, Vol E, pg 21, 15 Aug 1885: "Allowance to widow Eliz A Smith by Wm R Smith administrator"
Vol E pg 521, 14 Feb 1885: Meshack Smith deceased-of Sullivan Co-died intestate 9 Feb 1885. Wm R Smth recommended by Elizabeth Smith, widow. Wm T P Rather & Willis A Clempec.
Vol E pg 534: "Wm R Smith filed inventory appraisement bill and sale bill."

CK OUT - this Alfred Elonzo?
1. "To pay in lieu of provisions not on hand at death $25. Pg 110,1836-1s; Pg 110,1836,1st ann sett; Pg 201,1837: Final set, pd:John T, Wm R, D G Smith, Rebecca A Prather, Elizabeth A Clem & guard of children of AE Smith dec'd-BK E/386"
2. AF submitters: Ester Ann Hays, 906 N Plum, Hutchinson KS 67501; Jerry Minnis, 133 W Juanita Ave, Mesa AZ 85202; Cynthia E Smith, 2604 Longwood Dr, Pearland TX 77581

Meshack married Elizabeth Adeline Minnis 12 Feb 1839, Linn, Missouri, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of John Wain Minnis and Nancy Jane Warren) was born 29 Jan 1818, Blount, Tennessee, United States; died 14 Sep 1892, Sullivan, Missouri, United States; was buried Sep 1892, Hoover Cemetery, NW of Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1818 BIRTH: TN,Blount Co: Elizabeth Adeline Minnis born 30 January 1818, daughter of John Wain Minnis and Nancy Warren, date calculated from age on tombstone

1839 MARRIAGE: MO,Linn Co: Meshack Smith [Jr] md Elizabeth Adeline Minnis 12 February 1839, at the home of Captain John Wain Minnis, conducted by William F Gibson, Justice of the Peace

1850 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Dist# 96: film# 443628-pg 623,4 Sep 1850,Dw #112: Elizabeth A Smith 32/TN, wife of Meshack Smith

1860 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Scottsville Twp: pg 59, Dw #393: Elizabeth A Smith 42/TN, wife of Meshack Smith

1870 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Milan PO: pg 14, Dw #108: Elizabeth A Smith 52/TN, wife of Meshack Smith

1880 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Browning City: Dw #268: Elizabeth Smith 62/TN (TN,TN), wife of Meshack Smith

1890 WILL: MO,Sullivan Co-Wills, Vol B 1878-1901, Pg 261, dated 13 May 1890,Milan: "Just debts paid, body have decent burial with a suitable monument similar to one erected at grave of deceased husband Meshack Smith, bequeath to grandchildren Gordon A and Cora A Smith, children of deceased son Alfred E Smith-$20 ea; bequeath to children John T Smith, Rebecca A Prather, Wm R, Dee G Smith, and Nancy EA Clem all property that may remain. Wm R Smith exec of will. Dated 13 May 1890 at Milan MO. Signed E A Smith. Witnesses: Chas B Cornstock, TB Britton, John M Swallow."

1892 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Linn Co: Elizabeth Adeline Minnis Smith died 14 September 1892 at the home of Rebecca Smith Prather; buried Hoover Cemetery, headstone: "Elizabeth A Smith died 14 Sep 1892, age 74yrs 7mo 15days"
Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry family records shows living with Rebecca Prather at time of death
Proof of will 7 Oct 1892, M T Andrews Judge of Probate.