Wilma Smith

Notes:

1916 BIRTH: MO,Sullivan Co-Browning: Wilma Smith born 15 Feb 1912

1920 CENSUS:MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp So ED 165:Anc.com Img 3-pg 60(4A)15 Jan,Dw 80/84: Wilma S Smith 3/MO, daughter of William J and Geneva Smith

MARRIAGE: Wilma Smith married Glenn Henage

1947 HIST: Obit of father, John William Smith May 1947: "...daughters, Wilma now Mrs Thomas Cordes, at whose home died..."

1992 DEATH: Wilma Smith Henage died 10 September 1992, no place shown

1994 Phone call to Mrs Thomas S Cordes Jr 1994 says Mary md to Thomas Seth Cordes and living in Jeff City and Wilma bn 15 Feb 1916 Browning, dd 10 Sep 1992, md to Glenn Henage

Wilma married Living [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1891 BIRTH: MO,Sullivan-Browning: John William Smith born 25 June 1891, son of Dee and Laura A Smith

1912 MARRIAGE: MO,Linn Co: John W Smith md Mary Genevieve Carter 1912

1920 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp South ED 165: Anc.com Img 3-pg 60 (4A) 15 Jan, Dw 80 family 84:
SMITH, William J-head 27/MO (MO,MO) farmer; Geneva-wife 27/MO (MO,MO); Wilma S-dau 3/MO;
Mary A-dau 2/12-MO

HIST: 1994 phone call to Mary E Smith Cordes from Pam Wagner: "John went to school in Oregon, then back to Missouri. Was postmaster in Browning after Carter was..." [didn't finish-find in notes]

HIST: Obit of John W Smith May 1947: "...Was postmaster in Browning, the past four years had operated a stock farm near Guthrie MO"

1947 DEATH: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: John William Smith died 21 May 1947 at the home of daughter

John married Mary Genevieve Carter 21 Jun 1912, Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States. Mary was born Abt 1892; died Aft 1947; was buried Aft 1947. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1891 BIRTH: Mary Geneveve Carter born about 1891, estimated birth year based on husband's birth year

1912 MARRIAGE: MO,Linn Co: Mary Genevieve Carter md John W Smith 1912

1920 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp So ED 165:Anc.com Img 3-pg 60(4A)15 Jan, Dw 80/84: Geneva Smith
27/MO (MO,MO), wife of William J Smith

Notes:

1849 BIRTH: MO,Sullivan: Dee Galatin Smith born 19 Novembe 1849, birth calculated from tombstone inscription

1850 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Dist# 96: film# 443628-pg 623,4 Sep 1850,Dw #112: Dejatiton (spell) Smith 8/12-MO [male], son of Meshack and Elizabeth A Smith

1860 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Scottsville Twp: pg 59, Dw #393: D Gatteton Smith 11/MO, son of Meshack and Elizabeth A Smith

1870 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Milan PO: pg 14, Dw #108: Llu G Smith 20/MO [male], son of Meshach and Elizabeth A Smith

1880 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Browning City: Dw #268: Dee J Smith 29/MO, son of Meshack and Elizabeth Smith

1882 MARRIAGE: MO,Sullivan Co: Dee Gallatin Smith md Laura A Van Horn 4 January 1882

1893 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Sullivan Co: Dee Gallatin Smith died 10 November 1893, buried Hoover Cemetery, tombstone: "D G Smith dd 10 Nov 1893, 43 yrs 11 mo, 21 dys."
Also 2 stones nearby: Genevieve M Smith 17 Dec 1913-17 Dec 1913 and Laura A Smith 26 July 1864-15 Feb 1923.

And obit Browning Ldr-Rcd Vol IV pg100, 3 Jul 1947:"John W Smith son of Dee & Laura A Smith bn 25 Jun 1891 Browning"

Also Hoover Cem, Sullivan MO Cem Rcds by Ellsberry pg 38

Dee married Laura A Van Horn 4 Jan 1882, Scottsville Twp, Sullivan, Missouri. Laura was born 26 Jul 1864, Quincy, Owen, Indiana, United States; died 15 Feb 1923, near Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States; was buried Feb 1923, Hoover Cemetery, NW of Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1864 BIRTH: IN,Owen Co-Quincy: Laura A VanHorn born 26 July 1864, based on Hoover Cem & Laura's obit.

HISTORY: Laura's obit: To MO with parents as a child.

1882 MARRIAGE #1: Laura VanHorn md Dee Gallatin Smith 4 July 1882

1896 MARRIAGE #2: Laura VanHorn Smith md George W Morelock

1923 DEATH.BURIAL: Laura VanHorn Smith Morelock died at home near Browning 15 Feb 1923, buried Hoover Cemetery, tombstone: "Laura A Smith 26 Jul 1864-15 Feb 1923."



Vol 1 pg 31, 22 Feb 1923
Laura Van Horn Morelock bn Quincy, Owen, IN 25 Jul 1864. Dd home near Browning
15 Feb 1923. To MO with parents as child. Md Dee G Smith Jul 1882 who dd 10 Nov
1893. One son J W Smith-postmaster of Browning. Oct 1896 md Geo W Morelock who
survives. Bur Hoover Cem by son and husband & 2 gchildren. Leaves sis Mrs
Martha Childers, Brookfield, bros: Wm J, John W & VR Van Horn, Fossil OR

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.