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Descendants of Mathias Smith

Generation No. 2

2. JACOB MYERS² SMITH (MATHIAS¹)^10,^11,¹² was born 29 Mar 1810 in VA ¹³, and died 26 Nov 1843 in Fayette Co., OH^13,^14,¹⁵. He married ABIGAIL BLOOMER^16,^17,^18,^19,²⁰ 03 Oct 1833 in Washington C. H., Fayette Co., OH ²¹, daughter of BENJAMIN BLOOMER and SARAH OVERMAN.

Notes for JACOB MYERS SMITH:
Also found the estate of Jacob Myers Smith. It is file #522 and Luther
Smith is the executor. That was filed 11/10/1847

More About JACOB MYERS SMITH:
Burial: 26 Nov 1843
Will: See notes

Notes for ABIGAIL BLOOMER:
"The History of Bates Co., Missour" states that the mother of Matthias L. Smith died about 1907.

The above information is incorrect as verified with the Vital Records of Noble Co, IN, her tombstone is listed as follows:

Baker Abigail (w/o John) May 19, 1879 63y10m18d ~WL 1-10
(John Baker was Abigail Bloomer's second husband).

The 1850 Census for this family is listed:

16 163 165 Baker John 43 M 2,500 Ohio
17 163 165 Baker Abigail 34 F Ohio
18 163 165 Baker Hamilton S. 17 M Ohio
19 163 165 Baker Jesse 14 M Ind
20 163 165 Baker James 10 M Ind
21 163 165 Smith harriet E. 16 F Ohio
22 163 165 Smith Sarah Ann 14 F Ohio
23 163 165 Smith Benjamin F. 13 M Ohio
24 163 165 Smith Mary Jane 8 F Ohio
25 163 165 Smith Philer F. 6 M Ohio
26 163 165 Baker Daniel W. 3 M Ind
27 163 165 Baker John 1 M Ind

More About ABIGAIL BLOOMER:
Burial: Wolf Lake Cem, Noble Co, IN, Sec1, Row10
Census: 1850, Age 34

Children of JACOB SMITH and ABIGAIL BLOOMER are:

9.	i.		HARRIET ELIZABETH³ SMITH, b. 10 Aug 1834, Fayette Co., OH; d. 1916, Noble Co, IN.
	ii.		SARA ANN SMITH, b. 24 Nov 1835, Fayette Co, OH; d. 03 Sep 1853, Noble Co, IN; m. HENRY BEVINGTON BAKER, Noble Co, IN.

More About SARA ANN SMITH:
Burial: Wolf Lake Cem, Sec 1, Row 10
Census: 1850, Age 14

10.	iii.	BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SMITH, b. 12 Aug 1837, Fayette Co, OH; d. 07 Aug 1922, Noble Co, IN.
11.	iv.	MATTHIAS LEWIS SMITH, b. 04 Feb 1840, Fayette Co., OH; d. 08 Dec 1928, Rich Hill, Osage, Bates, MO.
	v.	NANCY JANE SMITH, b. 22 Dec 1841, Fayette Co, OH; d. 16 Dec 1860, Noble Co, IN.

Notes for NANCY JANE SMITH:
Noble Co, IN cemetery records:

Smith Nancy Jane (d/o J M & A) Sep 16, 1860 18y10m24d ~WL 1-10

According to the Family History written by Ruth Smith Hayes, John Shoup of Ohio had come to Indiana to marry Nancy Jane but she died before their wedding day. Later, John Shoup ended up marrying Nancy Jane's younger sister Phoebe and she died a short time later at the age of 18, in childbirth. John Shoup returned to Ohio, but came back to visit (he was age 76) and took Ruth Smith Hayes to see these two graves in Wolf Lake Cemetery

More About NANCY JANE SMITH:
Burial: Wolf Lake Cemetery, Noble Co., IN
Census: 1850, Age 8, listed as "Mary Jane Smith"

vi.

PHOEBE FRANCIS SMITH, b. 23 Dec 1843, Fayette Co, OH; d. 11 Oct 1862, Noble Co, IN; m. JOHN L. SHOUP.

Notes for PHOEBE FRANCIS SMITH:
Noble Co, IN cemetery records:

Shoup Phebe F (w/o John L) Oct 11, 1862 18y9m19d ~WL 1-10

More About PHOEBE FRANCIS SMITH:
Burial: Wolf Lake Cemetery, Noble Co., IN
Census: 1850, Age 06, listed as Philer?? Smith

3. MILAN LEWIS² SMITH (MATHIAS¹)^22,^23,²⁴ was born 29 Feb 1812 in Fincastle, Botetourt Co, VA ^25,²⁶, and died 30 Dec 1913 in Ross, Greene Co., OH ²⁷. He married (1) MAHALA ARMSTRONG²⁸ 13 Mar 1838 in Fayette Co., OH ^29,^30,^31,³², daughter of JOHN ARMSTRONG and ELIZABETH PARRETT. He married (2) MARGARET CUSTER Aft. 1885 in Fayette Co, OH.

Notes for MILAN LEWIS SMITH:
Milan Smith is listed on the 1850 Federal Census, Fayette Co., OH, Paint Twp. pg 39a. His immediate neighbor included John Armstrong & family (Mahala's father); William (age24) & Catherine Bloomer; Joseph (age62)& Mary Bloomer; Matilda Emanuel; and Augustus Parrott.

Milan's age 35
Malaha's age was listed as 30,
John, 11
William, 9
Mary E., 7
Sarah J, 5
Joseph 3
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1870 Federal Census, Fayette Co, Jeffersonville Twp, pg 457a, enumerated 29 June 1870:

Milan Smith, age 58, Farmer, Value of R.E. owned 15,000 (at $75.00 per acre, this would be 200 acres); value of personal estate 1,300, b. VA, could not write

Mahala, age 54, b. OH
William, age 33
*Joseph, age 24
Abel A., age 20
Catherine, 18

Next door, lived Eli Gordin, age 36 & Sarah (Smith) age 25

*Joseph Smith age 24 also listed with Mahala's brother, John Armstrong in 1870
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1900 Federal Census, Fayette Co, Jeffersonville Twp, enumerated 08 June 1900
Milan is living with William Smith, his son, who is now running the farm with wife Sarah C.
Milan's DOB is listed as Feby 1812, age 88, b. VA, both parents b. VA. He was the only one in the family who could not read or write. His marital status: Divorced.

Milan's sister, Mary E. & Benjamin Byers lived on one side of them and, while his granddaughter (William's daughter), Myrtle and George Chilcote lived on the other side of them.
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1910 Census lists Milan living with son, Abel & wife Lucy in Greene County. His age is listed as NR, born in VA
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Publication & Date unknown. Transcribed from original newspaper clipping (abt. 1913)

Text for Photo of Milan:

"The accompanying picture shows Milan L. Smith, of near Jamestown, who celebrated his one hundred and second birthday on the last day of February. He was the oldest of seven children, all of whom are dead except one sister, Mrs. Mary Byers, of Jeffersonville, O. who will see her ninety-fourth birthday. Mr. Smith takes pleasure in telling of trips to Springfield, when this city was a few straggling houses in the midst of forest. He has one son and several grandchildren and has lived to see his descendants down to the fourth generation. He apparently has good health."
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Publication and Date unknown (probably abt. 24 Sep 1911). See photo in photo album

(picture caption) - Abt. 24 Sept 1911
"A remarkable family group is shown in the accompanying picture. Five generations of the Smith family posed for the picture, which was taken at the annual reunion of the family at Bookwater, O, near Washington Court House. The occasion of the reunion was the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. A number of Dayton people enjoyed the festivities. Those in the group from left to right are. Mrs. Anna Martin, Milan Smith, aged 101 years; John Smith, aged 73; Mrs. Ollie Stickrod, aged 21 years, and her son, aged 2 years.

(article)
      The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Bookwalter, Fayette county, which Allen Smith and family of Lowes Street attended Sunday, was remarkable for gathering together five generations of the Smith family, and for the presence of five successive periods of robust, vigorous folks. Mr. Allen Smith, who is well known in the Rubicon and among the employees of the N. C. R., is the son of Milan Smith.
      The joy of the golden wedding celebrants was not so much in the significance or the festivities of the occasion as it was in the splendid array of sound and healthy members of the family, embracing - five generations of vigorous men and women. Such a celebration is almost unique. The gathering together of four families that trace their lineage from a common progenitor, awakens interest, but an assemblage of five generations is almost unheard of.
The anniversary brought together 43 members of the Smith family, the most youthful of which, so far as spirit is concerned, was Milan Smith, a centenarian two years ago. The strength and buoyancy of this old man is remarkable in the annals of the state. He has full possession of his senses and faculties, sees perfectly and manages to walk very well with the assistance of a cane. He greeted each child, grandchild and great-grandchild individually, and insisted in going out to the gate with each family as it departed. He was the center of the family group during the day.
      Milan Smith is the father of John Smith, whose wedding anniversary was the occasion for the coming together of the Smith clan. He was born in Virginia, Feb. 29, 1810, and was brought to Ohio by his parents when he was 4 years old. During the greater part of his life he lived in Fayette County, and farmed until his retirement a few years ago. He is a true pioneer, and probably has a better right to be called such than any other man in the state. He is the father of seven children, six of whom are still living. One daughter was killed at the age of 14 and (her death and). . . . that of his wife are the only deaths that have come to mar his happiness.
      His oldest son, John, in whose honor the family celebrated on the occasion of the 50th year of his wedlock, is 73 years of age, but a man of such magnificent strength and youthful appearance that he appears to be 20 years younger. He is able to cut his own corn as well as to make extra money by cutting that of his neighbors, and he superintends all the work on his own farm. His wife is 67 years of age, only a little past the prime of womanhood, and she is still physically active and able to manage her household with all the care that she has exercised for years.
      Never has death removed any of the children of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. The nine children of this happy family, seven of whom are married and prosperous, include Mrs. Anna E. Martin, Springfield; Mrs. Amy Nuss, Pittsburg; Oscar Smith, Springfield; Allen E. Smith, Dayton; Korah L. Smith, Springfield; Mrs. Pearl Coe, Springfield; Ralph Smith, Jeffersonville, and Louis and Harry Smith, Bookwalter.
      Many beautiful and useful presents were bestowed upon Mr. and Mrs. Smith by their children and grandchildren. A sumptuous dinner and supper, consisting of the most toothsome culinary concoctions, lent good cheer to the festivities."

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Text of Obituary (see source for publication info)
Publication and date unknown. Transcribed from Original Newspaper clipping. Milan Smith died Dec 30, 1913(from original death certificate).

Milan Lewis Smith was born Feb. 29, 1812 near Rockbridge Virginia, and after a long and eventful life passed peacefully to the homeland December 30, 1913, at the age of 101 years, 10 months and 1 day.

He had four brothers and three sisters all these preceding him to the home beyond except Mrs. Harriet Corson of Chilhower Mo.

In 1840 he was united in marriage to Miss Mahala Armstrong and to them were born seven children, six of whom are still living: John M. and William of Jeffersonville Ohio; Sara J. Gordin of Pleasant View Ohio, Joseph H. of Springfield, Ohio, A.A. Smith of Jamestown, and Cathrine Conner of Gladstone O.
One of the children having passed away at the age of 12.

For 45 years the subject of this sketch and his companion traveled together hand in hand and heart in heart sharing each others joys and sorrow until 1885 when his companion was called above. He gave his heart to God more than 60 years ago and united with the Blessings Chapel M. P. Church and has been a faithful member of this church up to the time of his departure when he entered the church above, where many of his friends and acquaintances awaited him. He spent nearly 100 years of his life in Fayette Co. having come there when 4 years of age, living most of this time at the old home until about 41/2 years ago, he came.....

(remainder of obit missing) Mr. Sherwood Conner, a cousin, provided the remainder of the obit for me:

He spent nearly 100 years of his life in Fayette county, having come there when 4 years of age, living
most of his time at the old home until about four and onehalf years ago he came to the home of son, A. A.
Smith, where he had the kind care of loving hands.

He expressed great gratitude for the constant kindness of his son and daughter-in-law while at their home months of his life has been spent at the home of his grandson, Levi Smith, of near South Solon, Ohio.

He and his companion did all in their power to cheer and comfort while he lingered with them. Ever
attention that loving heart could render was given him, but he longed to depart and be with the God he
had loved so long.

He was a great bible reader and was well acquainted with God's Word. He saw many changes in the country, he saw the wilderness transformed into a smiling garden. He was a good man a loving parent, a faithful christian, loved and respected by four generations.

The pioneer has folded his tent and after a useful life has gone home. He leaves behind six children,
thirty-seven grandchildren, fifty-three great grandchildren, one great great grandchnild and a host
of other relatives and frfeinds to mourn his departure.

He loved to talk of the past which was so vivid before him and of God, whom he loved so well and his
religious experiences.

May God bless his memory to the good of us all. Funeral services delivered by Rev. S. D. Bennette.
Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Ohio.
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Milan Lewis SMITH
Certificate of Death #69197, State of Ohio
Deceased Full Name: Milan Lewis SMITH
Place of Death: County of Greene, Twp of Ross
Date of Death: Dec 30 1913
Date of Birth: Feb 29, 1812
(Marital Status): Widower
Birthplace: VA
Occupation: Farmer
Name of Father: Mathias SMITH
Birthplace of Father: Don't know
Maiden Name of Mother: Nancy MYERS
Birthplace of Mother: Don't know
Informant: Alice BYERS (niece)
Address of Informant: Jeffersonville, OH
Place of Burial: Fairview
Date of Burial: Jan 1, 1914
Undertaker: S Morrow, Jeffersonville, OH

More About MILAN LEWIS SMITH:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Jeffersonville, OH
Census: 1910, Living in Green Co.,OH with son Abel (name incorrectly listed as Milland L. Smith)

Notes for MAHALA ARMSTRONG:
1.Fayette County birth record submitted by one researcher (source unknown) March 23, 1819;
2.Certified Death Record of Mahala Smith - birth date calculated to May 12, 1819, based on death date of 17 July 1885 and age at death of 66 y, 2 mo., 5 days. Source: Probate Court, Fayette Co., OH
3. Family Bible record shows birth date for Mahala as Aug. 25th 1819
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This researcher has chosen to use the date of birth as recorded in the original Family Record from the bible of Milan and Mahala Armstrong Smith. Since Milan could not write, Mahala would have recorded her own birth date in her own hand.

Her husband, Milan Smith, was often incorrect about dates when quoted in Biographies, obituaries, etc. as records have shown. Because he would have been the informant in the Death record of Mahala - he may well have miscalulated her age at death, leading to an incorrect birth date. The most dependable source would have to be the family bible record.

More About MAHALA ARMSTRONG:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Fayette Co., OH

Marriage Notes for MILAN SMITH and MAHALA ARMSTRONG:
Certified copy of Marriage from Probate Court, Fayette Co, OH has marriage date of 11 March 1838, however, family bible record has the marriage date as 13 March 1838. This researcher believes that 11 March may have been the date the License was issued and the actual wedding date was the one recorded in the bible.

Children of MILAN SMITH and MAHALA ARMSTRONG are:

12.	i.	JOHN M.³ SMITH, b. 03 Sep 1839, Fayette Co, OH; d. 03 Jul 1926, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.
13.	ii.	WILLIAM LEWIS SMITH, b. 03 Aug 1841, Fayette County, OH; d. 11 Dec 1915, Blessings Crossing, Fayette Co, OH.
	iii.	MARY ELIZABETH SMITH³³, b. 08 Jan 1844 ³⁴; d. 26 Feb 1857 ³⁵.
14.	iv.	SARAH JANE SMITH, b. 19 Oct 1845; d. 1935.
15.	v.	JOSEPH H. SMITH, b. 17 Sep 1847; d. 03 Nov 1928, Clark Co, OH.
16.	vi.	ABEL A. SMITH, b. 13 Nov 1851, Fayette Co., OH; d. 15 May 1949.
17.	vii.	HARRIETT CATHERINE SMITH, b. 06 Jun 1855, Fayette County, OH; d. 23 Dec 1934, Ross Twp, Greene Co., OH.

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