HISTORICAL

and

GENEALOGICAL ACCOUNT

of the

SMITH FAMILY

by

JASON SMITH

Retyped by Ina Smith, wife of Greg Smith

Footnotes added by M. Blaire Wilson

Great grandson of William Thomas Smith

Some who read this Smith family history will find errors. Jason states as much in this book. And we Smith descendants also found errors and some have been made note of here. But what Jason has written is still as he wrote it. What should be taken from this wonderful book of history, are the stories and facts that were recorded by Jason. It gives us the opportunity to travel back to specific moments in time and share them with those who lived them. We trust that the reader will enjoy what is written here and respect the effort made by Jason to record, as best he could, the family history of the Smiths of Wheeler Fork of Skin Creek, Lewis County, West Virginia.

M. Blaire Wilson

17 September 2004

(Updated this date)

INTRODUCTORY

I want to give a few random thoughts inspired by my experiences while procuring information for, and, in the making of our Family History.

Macaulay, the great English historian and statesman wisely wrote, “A people that take no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered by remote descendants.”

If no person had ever written or published a book because he knew that it would not be complete and free from errors, none would have been published. If no book had ever been published, the whole world at this time would be in a state of heathen idolatry, with cannibalism rampant and fat people largely sought.

No history was ever published that was full and complete and free from errors, nor will such ever be written, until the information contained in it has been secured from perfect records, prepared for publication by perfect persons, and published by perfect persons. Perfection is not an attribute of the human race. No one is perfect. We are all prone to errors.

To my mind the records and sketches pertaining to the first three or four generations, are of more real importance than all else in a family history, because they represent the personal memories and traditions of these generations as given by their oldest living representatives. Traditions fade away with succeeding generations and finally disappear in a few scattered graves. Doubtless much has already been thus lost in our family history. My object is to gather up all the traditions not lost to view and figuratively “embalm” them in this family record and hope that it may serve as a means for a similar “embalmment” for some member of our coming generations.

Jason Henry Smith[1]

RECOLECTIONS OF WILLIAM THOMAS SMITH

William Thomas Smith’s grandfather, William (Sr.)[2] had a brother nicknamed “Extra Billy” Smith[3], a Champion fighter. William (Sr) was a good fighter, but his brother was better, so he was nicknamed “Extra Billy”. Grandfather said he was wealthy, a slave holder, and kind to the poor.

On one occasion a Mr. Hulette challenged “Extra Billy” for a fight. The challenge was accepted. On the day set for the fight “Extra Billy” took grandfather (William Thomas), a mere lad to see the fight. He said he would whistle for him as they went along. He was an artist at whistling. He whistled until they came to the place where the fight was to be staged. A large crowd had gathered. A platform had been made for the purpose of staging the fight. They mounted the platform and the fight began. Hulette struck like a mule kicking but “Billy” knocked the licks off until he got a good chance to land a smashing blow, and when he did, Hulette fell full length on the platform and as he tried to rise “Billy” struck him right and left, finally Hulette settled down and lay quiet. The blood ran off the platform and formed a pool on the ground. A big dog come up and lapped the blood.

THE SMITH FAMILY

It has been traditionally handed down that our branch of the Smith family immigrated from England to the colony of Virginia long before the Colonial Wars[4]. As far back as I can trace the family tree definitely is to William Smith (Sr), the son of a well-to-do plantation owner of Fawquier County[5], Virginia, who owned slaves.

The branch of our family in England is said to have been men of influence and in favor with the king. They had their family coat of arms[6],[7], which was a distinction of nobility.

There is no record of William Smith (Sr) other than what is stated above, only the names of two sons: Louis[8] and William (Jr).

FAMILY RECORD OF LOUIS SMITH

Louis Smith[9] a son of William Smith (Sr) was born in Fawquier County, Virginia b.____ died 1824, buried in the Georgetown Cemetery, Lewis County, W. Va. He married Susa (Suzannah) Peterson a daughter of Rev. William Peterson and Mary Bennett-Peterson.

Children:

Hannah b. 1816 d. ____

William J. b. (no record)

Temperance (Tempa) b. 1823 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF HANNAH SMITH

Hanna Smith, daughter of Louis Smith and Susa Peterson-Smith, was born on the head waters of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. 1816. She married Martin Burrow (Burr). He was born 1809.

Children:

Nathaniel b. 1834 d. ____

Rebecca A. b. 1836 d. ____

Jacob b. 1839 d. ____

David b. 1841 d. ____

Eli b. 1843 d. ____

Martha b. 1849 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF TEMPERANCE (TEMPA) SMITH.

Temperance (Tempa) Smith, daughter of Louis Smith and Susa Peterson-Smith. Born on the head waters of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. 1823. She married John Burrow (Burr) who was born 1818.

Children:

George b. 1840 d. ____

David H. b. 1842 d. ____

William H. b. 1844 d. ____

Jacob M. b. 1846 d. ____

Milissa J. b. 1848 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF WILLIAM SMITH (Jr).

William Smith (Jr)[10], born in Fawquier County, Virginia 1764, died 1849, son of William Smith (Sr). He married a Miss Kiger[11] who was of Dutch ancestry. She had red hair, blue eyes, and fair complexion. He was small in stature, about five feet and eight inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair. He migrated with his family from the old home county of Fawquier, Virginia to the eastern part of Ohio. Some authorities give Washington County near the Muskingum River as the place of settlement. They followed the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike.

Here he, with the aid of other settlers who accompanied him, erected a log cabin, cleared away the forest and planted crops. The second war with England commenced in 1812, and in the late summer of 1813 General Winchester was defeated by the Indians, under the command of English officers, in southern Michigan and the whole army was taken as prisoners of war and several were put to a cruel and torcherous death by the Indians before they were stopped by the English officers. The news spread rapidly of how the Indians in small bands were murdering the settlers in Ohio, southeast of Michigan, and to escape with their families several moved away very abruptly. Among them was William Smith Jr. and his family.

My grandfather, William Thomas Smith was four or five years old when they fled from the cruel and barbarous treachery of the Indians. He said that he could remember seeing his father empty several bushels of ear corn into a pen for some fine hogs they left. On his way out he informed a settler about leaving the hogs and it is supposed that he got them if the Indians didn’t get him first.

He journeyed eastward with his family, oxen, and household goods until he came to Little Skin Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. He arrived in the late fall of 1813. Settled on a flat just east of Georgetown. He later acquired 200 acres of wood land, (timbered land), on the ridge dividing Little Skin Creek and Stone Coal. Here they erected a log house, cleared away the forest and reared their family. Here his wife died and was buried[12] in the old Shifflet burying ground just above the road in the W. Va. State Road #5 where the county road from Curtis Run intersects the State Road just above Gaston. The burying ground is on a small flat of ground overlooking the road.

Children:

Andrew born 1798 died 1873

Pattie born 1804 died 1898

Katie born (no record)

William Thomas born 1809 died 1898

Abraham born 1811 died 1875

William Smith Jr. was married a second time. His second wife was Susie (Suzannah) Peterson-Smith widow of Louis Smith.

Children:

James M. born 1827 died ___

Sydney born 1829 died ___

Louisa Jane born 1833 died ___

Here is a letter written to Jason Smith by William Henry Peterson of Tacoma, Washington, giving his recollections of William Smith Jr.

5029 S. J. St.

Tacoma, Wash.

Feb. 11, 1927

Mr. Jason Henry Smith,

Dear Cousin:

My father’s oldest sister Susie (Suzannah) Peterson, after the death of her first husband, whose name was Louis Smith, married for her second husband William Smith (Jr), who was a brother to her first husband. I think that Uncle Billy Smith, as we always called him, lived some place on the head waters of some branch of Little Skin Creek. I can barely remember of being at and some times passing by his house. I remember that he was in poor health a number of years before his death, and stayed close at home. I can only recall having seen him a few times at our house. The last time he was at our house, could not have been very long before his death. I remember that I had been out on the farm playing and when I returned to the house, boy like, rushed into the house. I was surprised to see an old man sitting before the fire (an open wood fire) in our big split-bottom rocking chair. I ran on into the kitchen and asked mother who he was. She told me that is was my Uncle Billy Smith. I can recall to my mind to-day just how he looked when sitting in that chair. I think he must have been about five feet and eight or ten inches tall without any surplus flesh. I don’t think his hair was white but the front part of his head was bald.

He talked slowly and in a soft musical tone. He and my father talked a good deal about their old friends and relations and about funny happenings that they had witnessed. My brother Hansen and I noted the fact that he always told his anecdotes in the same soft tone and never laughed or even smiled at any story he told. Father said he always told them that way. My parents said he was a good kind hearted man.

William Henry Peterson.

FAMILY RECORD OF JAMES M. SMITH

James M. Smith a son of William Smith (Jr) and Susie (Suzannah) Peterson-Smith was born in Lewis County on the waters of Little Skin Creek in the year 1827. His wife’s first name was Lucinda, born 1825. He moved to Roan Co.

Children:

Arron D. born 1846 died ____

Sylvanus born 1850 died ____

I can remember uncle James or “Jim” as we called him. He was a half brother to my grandfather. He was a slender man, blue eyes, gray or rather white beard and hair. He could read without glasses when at an advanced age. I want to relate one story about him that I know. He was a great fellow to trade horses. On one occasion he was visiting my father and he rode his trading stock, a very beautiful bay, to Vandalia. There he met John C. Chidester, a merchant at that place. John bantered uncle Jim for a horse trade. In their conversation John asked if his horse could work. Uncle Jim was a Christian and would not willfully tell a lie to anybody even in a horse trade, but he was shrewd and quick witted. He told John that it would do his soul good to see him work. So they traded. The next morning John, he hooked up his team to go to Weston after a load of groceries for his store. When he started his team out his new horse wouldn’t pull. So he coaxed and petted and whipped. John swore that the horse wouldn’t pull the hat off your head. He was mad, very mad, he cursed and damed Uncle Jim, but in time he cooled off and began to turn over the words in his mind that Uncle Jim said, “It would do your soul good to see him work.” John said that is sure would have done his soul good to have seen that horse work. John told me that that was the neatest trimming he ever got in a horse trade and he had traded lots of times.

FAMILY RECORD OF SYDNEY SMITH

Sydney Smith a son of William Smith (Jr). and Susie (Suzannah) Peterson-Smith. Born 1829 in Lewis County, on waters of Little Skin Creek. Have no other record concerning him.

FAMILY RECORD OF LOUISA JANE SMITH

Louisa Jane Smith, daughter of William Smith Jr. and Susie (Suzannah) Peterson-Smith. Born 1833 in Lewis County on waters of Little Skin Creek. She married a Whetzel and lived in or near Romney, Hampshire County.

FAMILY RECORD OF ANDREW J. SMITH

Andrew J. Smith, son of William Smith Jr. and mother’s sir name was Kiger. Born 1798 in Fawquier County, Virginia. Married Catherine Curtis, born 1808, in Lewis County, W. Va.

Children:

Solomon b. 1831 d. ____

Martha b. 1832 d. ____

Margaret b. 1834 d. ____

Elizabeth b. 1836 d. ____

Pheby b. 1842 d. ____

John b. 1850 (?) d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF SOLOMON SMITH

Solomon Smith, son of Andrew J. Smith and Catherine Curtis-Smith. Born in Lewis County, W. Va. 1831. Married a Miss Westfall.

Children:

Lafayette b. ____ d. ____

Ansina b. ____ d. ____

Floyd b. ____ d. ____

William b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF JOHN SMITH

John Smith, son of Andrew J. Smith and Catherine Curtis-Smith. Born in Lewis County, W. Va. 1850 (?). Married Elizabeth Forinash, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Forinash.

Children:

Emily Jane b. ____ d. ____

Albert b. ____ d. ____

Marcelia b. ____ d. ____

Nancy b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF MARGARET SMITH

Margaret Smith, daughter of Andrew J. Smith and Catherine Curtis-Smith. Born in Lewis County, W. Va. 1834. Married John Smith, son of Abraham Smith.

Children:

Minter b. ____ d. ____

Lowe b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF PHEBY SMITH

Pheby Smith, daughter of Andrew J. Smith and Catherine Curtis-Smith. Born in Lewis County, W. Va. 1842. Married Don McCord.

Children:

George b. ____ d. ____

Icy b. ____ d. ____

John b. ____ d. ____

Eddie b. ____ d. ____

Elizabeth b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF ABRAHAM SMITH

Abraham Smith, son of William Smith Jr. and whose mother was a Kiger. Born in Fawquier County[13], Virginia, 1810. His wife’s name was Sally, her surname is not given.[14] Born 1810. Abraham died in 1875. He was buried in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery[15] as was his wife also, on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek.

Children:

David William b. 1826 d. ____

Marcellis b. 1830 d. ____

John b. 1832 d. ____

Nathan b. 1835 d. ____

James b. 1842 d. ____

Christopher b. 1843 d. ____

Granville b. 1845 d. ____

“Little” Abe b. 1847 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF DAVID WILLIAM SMITH

David W. Smith, son of Abraham and Sally Smith. Born 1826 on Extreme head waters of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. Buried in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek. Married Margaret Linger, born 1827, buried beside husband.

Children:

Joseph b. 1847 d. ____

Lee (or Levi) b. ____ d. ____

John William b. ____ d. ____

Hanson b. ____ d. ____

Jane b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF PATTY SMITH

Patty Smith, daughter of William Smith (Jr.) and a Miss Kiger, wife of William Smith (Jr). Born in Fawquier County, Virginia, 1804, died 1898. She married for her first husband William Penniger. They lived in the vicinity of Gaston, Lewis County.

Children:

William Calvin b. 1826 d. ____

Amos M. b. 1828 d. ____

Martha b. 1831 d. ____

Christina M. b. 1832 d. ____

Jacob b. 1834 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF WILLIAM PENNIGER

William Penniger, son of William and Patty Smith-Penniger. Born 1826.

Married Pheby Allen.

Children:

George b. Aug. 23, 1856 d. ____

Wm. Elmore b. May 17, 1859 d. ____

Minter b. July 25, 1861 d. ____

Jacob b. July 23, 1863 d. ____

Anne b. Oct. 09, 1865 d. ____

Evaline b. Apr. 13, 1868 d. ____

Okey b. July 13, 1873 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF PATTY SMITH-PENNIGER

Patty Smith-Penniger married for her second husband Simon Davis.

Children:

Caleb P. b. 1841 d. ____

The names of his two children were Ralph and Mollie.

Harriett C. b. 1849 d. ____

She married “Duck” Williams.

Children:

John

Whitman

Earl

Robert

WILLIAM THOMAS SMITH

William Thomas Smith, son of William Smith (Jr). Born in Fawquier County[16], Virginia, August 4, 1809. His hair like his mother’s was red, blue eyes, fair complexion. He was about 5 feet and 8 inches tall, and weighed about 165 pounds. At the age of seventeen he was married to Sarah Peterson, a daughter of Rev. William Peterson and Mary Bennett-Peterson. Sarah had dark hair and blue eyes.

Her father was opposed to her marrying “Billy” as he was called. He said, “He didn’t have anything against “Billy” as he was a good boy.” He based his objections on their youthfulness, “Billy” being seventeen and Sarah fifteen, but the hidden secret was that grandfather would not inherit much wealth, and he wanted his daughter to marry some one of wealth; but Sarah was just as determined to marry the boy of her choice as “Billy” was to marry the girl upon whom he had set his affections and future happiness.

On account of the opposition of her father they planned to get married secretly. The day August 4, 1826 on his birthday, was set and a place of meeting definitely decided on. On the appointed day “Billy” was the trysting place of meeting. He arrived before she did. How anxiously he looked and waited, wondering, imagining what could delay her coming. In the delineation of his imagining he came to the conclusion that her father had apprehended what she was going to do and had debarred her from going. He was working himself up to a pitiful condition, his future hopes and plans were beginning to look dark and gloomy, to fade away in the distance like a dark cloud gradually creeping up to shut out the sunlight. He said no one could describe how miserable and sad he felt. As he was steadily looking down the path that led through the woods where it made a sharp bend, suddenly Sarah appeared in a bright red flannel dress with her best clothes wrapped in a bundle under her arm. She was to him like the sun appearing in a rift of clouds, suddenly pouring out its light on a dark gloomy world. His hopes brightened at her appearance and he ran to embrace her, as he himself often said, “Clare to God I was the happiest man in the world, when I saw Sarah coming.” They were married by a justice of the peace on that day.

After their marriage her father forgave his objections and received them as daughter and son.

He bought 30 acres of land, all in woods, on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County and erected a log cabin just opposite the mouth of Buck Hollow. He cleared and improved this little farm and later traded it for two hundred and two acres about a mile on up the creek. Here he erected a large two story hewed log house, considered the finest in that section.

Here they lived and reared a large family. They both were devout Christians, members of the Methodist Protestant Church. There was no church near and services were held in their home. Later the neighbors built a log church on his farm known yet as the Mt. Olivet M. P. Church. All his children were converted at this church, some became members of other churches.

FAMILY RECORD OF WILLIAM THOMAS AND SARAH PETERSON-SMITH

Children:

Louisa Jane b. 1830 d. 1902

Perry b. 1831 d. 1899

Marshall b. 1832 d. 1891 America b. 1834 d. 1904

Calvin Morgan b. 1836 d. 1905

Malinda Jane b. 1838 d. 1916

Nathan b. 1840 d. 1862

Martha Ann b. 1841 d. 1872

Manderville b. 1843 d. 1926

William Dexter b. 1845 d. 1924

Gibson Marion b. 1847 d. 1923

Sarah Ellen b. 1849 d. 1896

Samantha b. 1851 d. 1896

William Thomas Smith had a meager education so far as book learning is concerned. He had no chance to attend school. He could read and was very much devoted to the reading of the Bible. In stature he was a small man but a man of great strength and endurance. He was classed as the champion of all fist fighters of his acquaintance. He was a man of peach and only fought to protect himself or his friends. He was never quarrelsome or was never whipped.

On one occasion he was at Weston and there were open saloons at that time or more often called taverns, a place to eat or drink. He went into Pat Dyre’s Tavern to get a lunch and was stopped by Edmon West a bully of Little Skin Creek. He told Smith he was going to whip him. He thought if he did he would be considered a champion fighter. He stuck at Smith several times but he guarded off the licks. Mr. Dyre came around from behind the bar and ordered West outside. He went out and stood at the side of the entrance from which he came. He said he would whip Smith when he came out. Mr. Dyer asked Smith if he could whip West. He said he had no doubt but what he could. Dyer then ordered him out as he wanted West to get a good trimming. As Smith seeped out West struck at him but the lick was guarded off and Smith planted a terrific blow to West’s head which laid him flat on his back several feet away. As quick as a flash Smith was on him raining blow after blow until the police came and took him off of West. The police took him by the arm and told him to come with him. He told the police to let go of his arm or he would paste him one. The police laughed as he let go of his arm, observing his bleeding knuckles with the hide cut to the bone. You couldn’t do anything with your elacerated knuckles he said. Smith said the bones were still there. On the way to the Mayor’s office Dyer trailed behind. The Mayor fined Smith $7.50. Dyer stepped up and paid the fine and took Smith by the arm and they went back to the Tavern where Dyer gave Smith a good meal. He told Smith that he was his friend and wanted West to get a good beating which he did. Both of West’s eyes were cut down so he could not see. Several stitches were taken to patch up his face. West was ever afterwards a good friend to him.

A HUNTING STORY.

Grandfather was very fond of hunting, especially deer hunting. I used to sit on his lap and listen to many and many of his hunting tales which he liked to tell to children. In order to show his fondness for hunting I shall relate one of his hunting stories. On one occasion he took his old muzzle loading rifle and started over to a deer lick, a spring that contained saltish water, thinking he might get a deer. It was before breakfast and he told grandma he would be back in less than an hour. In order that his desire to hunt might not overcome him, he went bareheaded, although a light skiff of snow had fallen that night and it was still snowing. When he came to the lick, which was about a quarter of a mile from the house, a deer had seemingly just left the lick, as the track was very fresh in the snow. So his decided to track it, expecting to see it in a few minutes. He followed the track for awhile and his head becoming cold he tied his handkerchief over his head and went on and on. He now became very much determined to have that deer. He traveled up hill and down hill through the brush and woods for miles and miles. It began to snow faster and more of it and the track became dimmer and dimmer. This urged him on faster and faster until late the evening several miles from home the track became completely snowed under. With his handkerchief over his head he returned home about dark (for his breakfast) without even seeing a deer.

BEAR STORIES.

1. This story happened while they were living on that 30 acre farm on Wheeler Fork.

One day Grandma was at home with only one of two small children, when she was startled by the fierce squealing of a pig. She rushed out and saw a big black bear going up the hill with a pig in its arms. She got a gun and started after the bear. It disappeared in the woods but she could follow it by the sound of the pig squealing. The sound died away and she returned to the frightened children at the house. When grandfather returned he took the gun and investigated the course taken by the bear as described by grandmother. He located the dead pig hid in root-wad. He afterwards shot the bear.

2. After they had moved on the 202 acre farm grandmother encountered another bear. On day she went over to her father’s home on the head of Hughes Fork, just across the mountain from where she lived, to get grandfather’s rifle. On her way back that evening while she was on the mountain ridge following a narrow path thru the woods, she met up with a very large black bear. She decided not to try a shot at Mr. Bear. She slipped around the bear and ran home. Grandfather laughed at her for running away from a bear when she had a gun in her hands. He took the gun and went back on the hill where she had seen the bear but could not locate Mr. Bear. He said the bear had become frightened at her as she had at it and both ran from each other.

THE ED WEST MURDER CASE.

In the late fall or early part of winter grandfather went over to visit his daughter Louisa Jane Buckhannon, who lived on the waters of Spruce, a branch of the headwaters of Stone Coal Creek, and to attend the protracted meeting then in progress at the Hopewell M. P. Church. Ed West was a great friend to grandfather and would come by and go to church with him. Every night when church was out West would take grandfather by the arm and walk up the valley home. West did this for protection but grandfather did not understand. Along the last of the week he attended the day services and returned back to his daughter’s home for dinner. While they were eating grandfather jumped up from the table and said that he was going home. They all were greatly surprised at his actions and wanted to know his hurry. He said, “Something told me to go home and I am going. I know some of the family is sick or a voice would not have spoken to me that way!” So he saddled his horse and went home. When he got home everything was all right. He was surprised and felt uneasy because he could hear that “voice” telling him “to go home!” That very night Ed West was killed by Dick Dowell with a shotgun loaded with heavy slugs. One of my mother’s sisters who was just ahead of West received a flesh wound in the shoulder. Grandfather said that “voice” saved his life for if he had have been there he would have been walking arm in arm with Ed as his brother John was that night and both were killed.

SARAH PETERSON-SMITH

Sarah Peterson-Smith, wife of William Thomas Smith, was born January 25, 1811 on Hughes Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. Departed from this life April 29, 1855 aged 44 years 3 months and 4 days. She was a life long member of the Mt Olivet Methodist Protestant Church, a kind and loving mother and a true and faithful companion.

She was buried at the Mt Olivet Cemetery. This inscription is on her tombstone:

Farewell my husband

and children all,

From you a mother

Christ doth call;

Mourn not for me, it is in vain;

To call me to your sight again.

FAMILY RECORD OF WILLIAM THOMAS SMITH

(Second marriage)

William Thomas Smith married for his second wife Lucinda Bargerhoof[17].

Children:

Cecelia[18] b. 1856 d. ____

George W. b. 1858 (Nov. 11) d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF LOUISA JANE SMITH

Louisa Jane Smith, daughter of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. 1830 died 1902. She married Erskin Buckhannon of Pickens, W.Va. He was a farmer and a trapper.

Children:

Levina b. ____ d. ____

Hanson b. ____ d. ____

Her second husband was Rev. Robert White.

Children:

Nancy b. ____ d. ____

Evaline b. ____ d. ____

James b. ____ d. ____

Louisa Jane lived on Spruce fork of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W.Va.

FAMILY RECORD OF PERRY SMITH

Perry Smith, son of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born of Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va 1881 died 1899. his first wife was Elizabeth Plant.

Children:

Parthena b. ____ d. ____

His second wife was Nancy Osborne.

Children:

William b. ____ d. ____

Perry was a farmer, owned a farm on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County. He was buried in the Mt Olivet Cemetery.

FAMILY RECORD OF MARSHALL SMITH

Marshall Smith was born Feb. 12, 1832 died May 10, 1891. Son of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. He was born on Wheeler Fork, Lewis County, W.Va. He married Ruth Ware who was January 19, 1838 died Aug. 29, 1917 both were buried at the Mt Olivet Cemetery, in Lewis County. He was a farmer and lived on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County. He was a great fellow to hunt mud-turtles. At that time there was a great demand for turtles and a man could make good wages hunting them in the spring of the year. He caught so many that people nicknamed him “Sea Turtle” Smith. He had a good deposition and was liked by all who knew him.

Children:

Virginia b. ____ d. ____

Charles b. ____ d. ____

Jane b. ____ d. ____

Luther b. ____ d. ____

Mintie b. ____ d. ____

Nola b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF AMERICA SMITH

America Smith, daughter of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork, Lewis County, 1834 June 26, 1904, buried in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery as was her husband Harvey Ware who was born January 7, 1832 died September 19, 1906. He was a well to do farmer, lived on Falls Run in Braxton County.

Children:

Simeon b. 1852, July 5 d. 1905

Newton b. 1854, May 5 d. 1923

Hester b. 1856, May 25 d. 1899

Elsie b. 1858, Sept. 14 d. ____

Lucy Jane b. 1863, April 8 d. ____

Cordelia b. 1865 d. 1891

Marion Bruce b. 1868, Sept. 16 d. ____

Freeman b. 1871, July 1 d. 1941

Eugene b. 1861, March 7 d. ____

John Dee b. 1864, June 13 d. ____

Lumma b. 1871, July 1 d. 1898

FAMILY RECORD OF CALVIN MORGAN SMITH

Calvin Morgan Smith, son of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va., 1836 died in Hampshire County, W.Va. where he was also buried. He was considered the best marksman with a rifle in all his acquaintance. He was famous as a squirrel hunter and he knew the woods of Lewis, Upshur, Webster, and Randolph counties better than any other man of his time. He served as guide for hunting parties and treasure seekers. He was a witness in the Ed West murder trial, and those, who were being tried for his murder, were noted farmers and well to do. They offered Calvin a large sum of money if he would leave the country before the trial came up. He consulted a lawyer at Weston, a Mr Bennett, a cousin of his and he told him to take the money and leave. On his advice he took the money and purchased a farm in Hampshire County, W.Va.

He married Mary Ellen White who died April 10, 1916.

Children:

Caroline b. Oct. 6, 1861 d. Feb. 23, 1923

Clara Christina b. Apr. 20, 1865 d. ____

Sarah Francis b. Dec 25 d. ____

Franklin Lee b. ____ d. ____

Lulie Florence b. Apr. 9, d. ____

Mary Malinda b. Mar 11 d. 1925

Albert W. b. July d. ____

Cloe Sevill b. Aug. 7, 1883 d. ____

Watler H. b. ____ d. ____

Alouisa Alice b. ____ d. ____

Calvin married his second wife Beckley Sperling.

Children:

Effie Louise b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF MALINDA JANE SMITH

Malinda Jane Smith, daughter of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va., 1839 died 1916.

She, as a girl was very beautiful, industrious, proud, and neat about her work and dress. She married John McGinnis a well-to-do farmer. They lived near Cameron, Marshall County, W.Va.

Children:

David b. ____ d. ____

Thomas b. ____ d. ____

George b. ____ d. ____

Benjamine b. ____ d. ____

Ellen b. ____ d. ____

Minnie b. ____ d. ____

Dora b. ____ d. ____

Mary b. ____ d. ____

NATHAN S. SMITH

Nathan S. Smith, son of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. Oct. 1840 died Oct 1862.

He was a boy of exemplary habits and character, an excellent scholar and able preacher at an early age. When the Civil was broke out he attended the muster drills at the White School and at Vandalia. He was elected captain to give the drill work. He later joined the Confederate army and became a Lieutenant in the 31^st regiment. He was a champion wrestler in several regiments.

John Harris of Little Skin Creek, a comrade soldier said on one occasion Nathan was to wrestle the bully champion of another regiment and that he got there just in time to see the “bullie’s” heels going up in the air. Mr Harris said he was one of the handsomest men he ever saw when dressed in his officers uniform. He was wounded in battle and sent to the hospital at Staunton, Va. where, while his wound was healing, contracted the small pox and died in October 1862. He was buried in the soldiers Cemetery at Staunton, Virginia.

FAMILY RECORD OF MARTHA ANN SMITH

Martha Ann Smith, daughter of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. 1841 died 1872. She married Phillip Linger.

Children:

William b. ____ d. ____

Louisa Jane b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF MANDERVILLE SMITH

Manderville Smith, Smith, son of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. October 28, 1843 died November 10, 1926, buried by his two wives in the Mt Olivet Cemetery. He married for his first wife Ruhama Bargerhoof[19] she and her two children died in the same year of typhoid fever.

Children:

Ida b. ____ d. 1855

Clinton b. ____ d. 1855

His second wife was Amy Morgan (Williams).

Children:

Hyre Waitman b. ____ d. ____

Effie b. ____ d. ____

Minnie b. ____ d. ____

Earl b. ____ d. ____

Claude b. ____ d. ____

Cosby b. ____ d. ____

Ethel b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF WILLIAM DEXTER SMITH

William Dexter Smith, son of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. July 7, 1845 died 1924. He married Tacy Ardelia Lawson[20], March 27, 1869. He was a stone mason and farmer. He owned a good farm on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek above Berlin. He would go about the country in the spring of the year and graft fruit trees for the farmers. He built chimneys and cellars for the people over a large territory. He possessed a good deposition and was liked by every one who knew him. He was a Universalist and adhered very closely to his belief.

Children:

Porter Lee b. Feb.25, 1870 d. ____

Edwin b. Sept. 22, 1871 d. ____

Nancy b. Sept, 21, 1873 d. ____

Leeneary b. Sept. 9, 1875 d. ____

Daniel b. Mar. 18, 1878 d. ____

Hiley b. June 1, 1880 d. ____

Gracie b. Sept. 9, 1883 d. 1890

Deffa b. Nov. 7, 1885 d. ____

Lily b. Nov. 12, 1890 d. ____

Glen b. Dec. 28, 1892 d. ____

Cecil b. Sept. 29, 1894 d. 1894 Oct. 30

FAMILY RECORD OF GIBSON MARION SMITH

Gibson Marion Smith, son of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. May 7, 1847 died Aug. 23, 1923, buried in the Mt Olivet Cemetery. He married (Aug. 4, 1872) Amanda Jane Jefferies, born June 29, 1853 died Dec. 24, 1941, buried beside her husband. He was a farmer. Bought 101 acres of the old home place on Wheeler Fork. His father lived with him until his death. He was 6 feet tall, had black straight hair, and blue eyes. He was man of good moral character, good humored, a kind disposition and liked by all who knew him. He bore his burdens and sorrows inwardly. He would always give rather than take from anyone. He lived a life of sound morality, meekness, kindness and honesty which is a standard for his posterity to love up to. His wife had dark wavy hair and blue eyes. Both were life long members of the old home church, Mt Olivet.

Children:

Alvah Burton b. Aug. 31, 1873 d. Mar. 7, 19__

Job Err b. Feb. 18, 1875 d. ____

Maletus Lonscraft b. Mar. 25, 1877 d. 1941

Ira Willis b. Jan. 24, 1879 d. ____

Opha Franklin b. June 3, 1881 d. ____

Jason Henry b. July 16, 1883 d. 1968 Aug

Bertha May b. Jan. 27, 1885 d. ____

Guy L. b. Jan. 18, 1887 d. 2/22, 1887

Maude Pearl b. Feb 26, 1889 d. ____

Edgar Donnald b. Feb 21, 1892 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF SARAH ELLEN SMITH

Sarah Ellen Smith, daughter of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. 1849 died 1896. She married Henry Linger a farmer. He lived on Beech Lick of Stone Coal, Lewis County, W.Va.

Children:

Philip b. ____ d. ____

David b. ____ d. ____

Marion b. ____ d. ____

Wade b. ____ d. ____

Mandeville b. ____ d. ____

Clara b. ____ d. ____

Preston b. ____ d. ____

Lilly b. ____ d. ____

Warren b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF SAMANTHA E. SMITH

Samantha E. Smith, daughter of William Thomas Smith and Sarah Peterson-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. 1851 died 1896, buried beside her husband at Mt Olivet, Wheeler Fork. She married John Hamilton Jefferies, a noted shoe and boot make, and cobler. He lived at Georgetown, Lewis County for a few years then moved to Frenchton, Upshur Co.

Children:

John b. ____ d. ____

Mandeville b. ____ d. ____

Albert b. ____ d. ____

Roy b. ____ d. ____

George b. ____ d. ____

Florence b. ____ d. ____

Minnie b. ____ d. ____

Grace b. ____ d. ____

Here ends the fourth generation

of

The Smith Family

and

The first generation

of

William Thomas Smith

and

Sarah Peterson-Smith

Beginning of Second Generation

of

William Thomas Smith

and

Sarah Peterson-Smith

FAMILY RECORD OF HANSON BUCKHANNON

Hanson Buckhannon, son of Erskin Buckhannon and Louisa Jane Smith-Buckhannon. Born ______ died______ married ______

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF JAMES WHITE

James White, son of Rev. Robert White and Louisa Jane (Smith-Buckhannon) White. Born on Spruce Fork of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County W. Va ____d. ___

He married Bird . He was a noted sawmill man, an excellent head-sawyer. He resided at Adrion, W. Va.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF PARTHENA SMITH

Parthena Smith, daughter of Perry Smith and Elizabeth Plant-Smith. Born on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W. Va. died

She married Clayton Cutright a farmer and carpenter. They lived on Spruce Fork of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W.Va.

Children:

Perry b. ____ d. ____

Della b. ____ d. ____

Minnie b. ____ d. ____

Jacob b. ____ d. ____

Dennis b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF WILLIAM SMITH

William Smith, son of Perry Smith and Nancy Osborne-Smith. Born on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W.Va. died . He married .

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF LUTHER SMITH

Luther Smith, son of Marshall Smith and Ruth Ware-Smith. Born on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W.Va. 2/7, 1873 died .

He married .

Children:

Kent b. Nov.4, 1909 d. ____

Kenneth b. Nov 4, 1909 d. ____

Irvie b. Feb. 13, 1904 d. ____

Loris b. Aug. 24, 1912 d. ____

Millard b. June 7, 1911 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF NOLA A. SMITH

Nola A. Smith, daughter of Marshall Smith and Ruth Ware-Smith. Born on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W.Va. November 26, 1874, married Maleon Cutright November 11, 1894.

Children:

Leslie b. Aug. 9, 1895 d. ____

Dewey b. Apr. 2, 1899 d. ____

Ethel J. b. May 8, 1910 d. ____

Alvah b. June 2, 1903 d. ____

Mintie Jane b. Dec. 24, 1905 d. ____

Harold b. Jan. 2, 1907 d. ____

Beulah b. Jan. 25, 1912 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF MINTIE SMITH

Mintie Smith, daughter of Marshall Smith and Ruth Ware-Smith. Born on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W.Va. died . She married John William Smith a son of David William and Margaret Linger-Smith. died .

They lived in the headwaters of Pringle Fork of Stone Coal Creek in Lewis County.

Children:

Lawrence H. b. ____ d. ____

Brant b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF CHARLES SMITH

Charles Smith, son of Marshall Smith and Ruth Ware-Smith. Born on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W.Va. died .

He married ________.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF JANE SMITH

Jane Smith, daughter of Marshall Smith and Ruth Ware-Smith. Born on Pigeon Roost of Stone Coal Creek, Upshur County, W.Va. died . She married Ellis L. Smith a son of Joseph Smith. They lived on Curtis Run of Little Skin Creek, Lewis County.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF SIMEON WARE

Simeon Ware, son of Harvy Ware and American Smith-Ware. Born July 5, 1852, died 1905. He married Mary Cutright. He lived in Braxton County, W.Va.

Children:

Frank b. ____ d. ____

Fred b. ____ d. ____

Clinton b. ____ d. ____

Gilbert b. ____ d. ____

Blanch b. ____ d. ____

Eva b. ____ d. ____

Rhua b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF NEWTON WARE

Newton Ware, a son of Harvy Ware and American Smith-Ware. Born May 5, 1854 died 1923. He married Lydia Burkhammer. He lived on Falls Run in Braxton County, W.Va.

Children:

Troy b. ____ d. ____

Gurney b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF HESTER WARE

Hester Ware, daughter of Harvy Ware and American Smith-Ware. Born May 25, 1855 died 1899. Married Elliott Herndon.

Children:

Harvey b. ____ d. ____

Georgia b. ____ d. ____

Lily b. ____ d. ____

Louia b. ____ d. ____

Alice b. ____ d. ____

Arnet b. ____ d. ____

Mona b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF EUGENE WARE

Eugene Ware, son of Harvy Ware and American Smith-Ware. Born March 7, 1861 died . Married Sarah Cutright.

Children:

Raymond b. ____ d. ____

Ernie b. ____ d. ____

Pearl b. Jan. 28, 1909 d. ____

Dessie b. Aug. 20, 1913 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF MARION BRUCE WARE

Marion Bruce Ware, son of Harvy Ware and American Smith-Ware. Born Sept. 16, 1868, Married Harriette Elizabeth Jones. Lives on Nawls Creek, Braxton County.

Children:

Ina b. ____ d. ____

Alphaeus b. Oct. 22, 1896

Earle b. ____ d. ____

Everette b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF FREEMAN WARE

Freeman Ware, son of Harvy Ware and American Smith-Ware. Born July 1, 1871 Died 1941. Home Falls Run, Braxton County. Married Margaret Cummings. 8/18-1898.

Children:

Ralph b. Aug. 18, 1900 d. ____

Claude b. June 17, 1902 d. ____

Homer b. 1905 d. ____

Mae b. July 1907 d. ____

Ona b. March 1910 d. ____

Russell b. March 3, 1911 d. ____

Carl b. May 28, 1915 d. ____

Ruby b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF JOHN DEE WARE

John Dee Ware, son of Harvy Ware and American Smith-Ware. Born June 13, 1874 died . He married Ora May Cummings. Lives on Falls Run, Braxton County.

Children:

Fay b. Jan. 13, 1900 d. ____

French b. June 8, 1902 d. ____

Lester b. Jan. 12, 1906 d. ____

Dencie b. Dec. 6, 1907 d. ____

Ocie b. June 2, 1910 d. ____

Murrel b. Jan. 2, 1912 d. ____

Zell b. May 29, 1915 d. ____

Hure b. Nov 1, 1918 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF CLARA CHRISTINA SMITH

Clara Christina Smith, daughter of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born in Hampshire County, W.Va. April 30, 1865 died February 23, 1923. She married Isaac Sperling.

Children:

Clinton b. Feb. 2, 1883 d. ____

Alonzo b. July 26, 1886 d. ____

Edward b. April 9, 1890 d. ____

Sallie Ellen b. Feb. 3, 1892 d. 1898

FAMILY RECORD OF CLOE SEVILLE SMITH

Cloe Seville Smith, daughter of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born in Hampshire County, W.Va. August 7, 1883. She married Albert Range.

Children:

Floris b. ____ d. ____

Frank b. ____ d. ____

Coleman b. ____ d. ____

Cecil b. ____ d. ____

Hanson b. ____ d. ____

Van b. ____ d. ____

Catherine b. ____ d. ____

Ellen b. ____ d. ____

Edith b. ____ d. ____

Pearl b. ____ d. ____

Murrel b. ____ d. ____

Grace b. ____ d. ____

Hellen b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF MARY MALINDA SMITH

Mary Malinda Smith, daughter of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born March 11 died 1925. Born in Hampshire County, W.Va. She married George Everett.

Children:

Gilbert b. ____ d. ____

Birgie b. ____ d. ____

Gibson b. ____ d. ____

Roy b. ____ d. ____

Jessie b. ____ d. ____

Oranna b. ____ d. ____

Orellen b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF ALOUISA ALICE SMITH

Alouisa Alice Smith, daughter of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born in Hampshire County, W.Va. born _____ died _____. She married James Polling.

Children:

Madge b. ____ d. ____

Loenard b. ____ d. ____

Goldy b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF ALBERT WARREN SMITH

Albert Warren Smith, son of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born in Hampshire County, W.Va. He married Rosa Everett.

Children:

Hazel b. ____ d. ____

William b. ____ d. ____

Clarence b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF FRANKLIN LEE SMITH

Franklin Lee Smith, daughter of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born in Hampshire County, W.Va. He married Annie Shank. b. ____ died ____.

Children

Mary b. Jan. 31, 1896 d. ____

Mona b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF SARAH FRANCIS SMITH

Sarah Francis Smith, daughter of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born December 25, ____ died ____, In Hampshire County, W.Va. She married Jefferson Lear.

Children:

Floyd b. ____ d. ____

Mary b. ____ d. ____

Manning b. ____ d. ____

James b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF WALTER H. SMITH

Walter H. Smith, daughter of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born in Hampshire County, W.Va. ____died ____. He married Ada Sirk.

Children:

Murvan Bee b. Nov. 22, 1912 d. ____

Wabanna Ellen b. Apr. 20, 1914 d. ____

Robert Calvin b. Oct. 3, 1915 d. Dec 1917

Warren H. b. Jan 15, 1917 d. ____

Jessie olden b. Feb. 14, 1919 d. 1919

Fronie Belle b. Mar. 27, 1921 d. 4/1921

Fern Ruth b. Mar. 24, 1923 d. 4/24-1923

Lilio Catherine b. Apr. 4, 1924 d. ____

Clifton Thomas b. sept. 2, 1925 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF FLORENCE SMITH

Florence Smith, daughter of Calvin Morgan Smith and Mary Ellen White-Smith. Born in Hampshire County, W.Va. April 9, ____ died ____. She married George Rinker.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF DAVID MCGINNIS

David McGinnis, son of John McGinnis and Malinda Jane Smith-McGinnis.

FAMILY RECORD OF THOMAS MCGINNIS

Thomas McGinnis, son of John McGinnis and Malinda Jane Smith-McGinnis.

FAMILY RECORD OF GEORGE MCGINNIS

George McGinnis, son of John McGinnis and Malinda Jane Smith-McGinnis.

FAMILY RECORD OF BENJAMIN MCGINNIS

Benjamin McGinnis, son of John McGinnis and Malinda Jane Smith-McGinnis.

FAMILY RECORD OF ELLEN MCGINNIS

Ellen McGinnis, daughter of John McGinnis and Malinda Jane Smith-McGinnis.

FAMILY RECORD OF MINNIE MCGINNIS

Minnie McGinnis, daughter of John McGinnis and Malinda Jane Smith-McGinnis.

FAMILY RECORD OF DORA MCGINNIS

Dora McGinnis, daughter of John McGinnis and Malinda Jane Smith-McGinnis.

FAMILY RECORD OF MARY MCGINNIS

Mary McGinnis, daughter of John McGinnis and Malinda Jane Smith-McGinnis.

FAMILY RECORD OF WILLIAM LINGER

William Linger, son of Phillip Linger and Martha Ann Smith-Linger. Born in Lewis County, W Va. ____ died ____.

FAMILY RECORD OF LOUISA JANE LINGER

Louisa Jane Linger, son of Phillip Linger and Martha Ann Smith-Linger. Born in Lewis County, W Va. ____ died ____.

RECORD OF HYRE WAITMAN SMITH

Hyre Waitman Smith, son of Manderville Smith and Amy Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County W. Va. ____ died 1912. He was never married. He attended a one room graded school at Wheeler Fork. He was in the eight grade when he quit to work on public jobs, on sawmills, cutting timber etc. His last job in West Virginia was on the construction of the Coal and Coke Railroad in Upshur and Lewis counties. He was promoted to a foreman’s job. After this road was finished he went to Idaho to act as foreman on the construction of another railroad job. Here he met his death by an accidental charge of dynamite. He and another workman was examining a charge that failed to go off. While tamping the load it exploded and killed both of them. His hands and the Whole front of his face and head were blown off. He was buried in the family cemetery at Mt Olivet, Wheeler Fork, W.Va.

RECORD OF EFFIE SMITH

Effie Smith, daughter of Manderville Smith and Amy Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County W. Va. ____ died ____. She married Robert McCue.

No children

FAMILY RECORD OF MINNIE SMITH

Minnie Smith, daughter of Manderville Smith and Amy Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County W. Va. ____ died ____. She married Howard Nixon. They live in Buckhannon, Upshur county.

Children:

Forrest Smith b. Jan. 16, 1925 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF MURREL SMITH

Murrel Smith, daughter of Manderville Smith and Amy Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Married Charles Farnsworth, live in Liggett Edition to Buckhannon, W. Va.

Children:

Edith b. March 5, 1909 d. ____

Margaret b. April 5, 1910 d. ____

Paul Smith b. May 4, 1914 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF CLAUDE SMITH

Claude Smith, son of Manderville Smith and Amy Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County W. Va. ____ died ____. He taught several terms of school in Lewis and Upshur counties. He married Grace Burke, daughter of Dr. Burke of Crawford, W. Va. He lived in Liggett Edition of Buckhannon, W. Va.

Children:

Virginia b. Sept. 16, 1915 d. 7/16, 1924

Harold Burke b. 1917 d. ____

Onda Lee b. Sept. , 1919 d. ____

Bettie Marie b. July ___ 1922 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF EARLE SMITH

Earle Smith, son of Manderville Smith and Amy Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County W. Va. ____ died ____. He married Ocie Smith, daughter of Hanson Smith and Minnie Snyder-Smith. Lives on the old home place of his father.

Children:

Robert b. ____ d. ____

Bryan b. ____ d. ____

RECORD OF COSBY SMITH

Cosby Smith, daughter of Manderville Smith and Amy Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County W. Va. ____ died ____. She graduated from the Wesleyan University of Buckhannon, W.Va. Has been teaching for several years.

FAMILY RECORD OF ETHEL SMITH

Ethel Smith, daughter of Manderville Smith and Amy Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Married Clarence Boggs. Lives in Arizona. She taught for a few terms.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF PORTER LEE SMITH

Porter Lee Smith, son of Dexter Smith and Tacy Ardelia Lawson- Smith. Born on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Born Feb. 26, 1870 died ____. He married Lena Hinzman. Lives in Roanoke, W.Va. He is a retired foreman of the B & O. R.R. Co.

Children:

Vodry b. ____ d. ____

Blaine b. ____ d. ____

Thomas b. ____ d. ____

Virginia b. ____ d. ____

Hellen b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF EDWIN SMITH

Edwin Smith, son of Dexter Smith and Tacy Ardelia Lawson- Smith. Born on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Sept. 22, 1871 died ____. He married Ollie Marple. Lives on the old home place on Laurel lick.

Children:

Edwin Cecil b. May 19, 1927 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF NANCY SMITH

Nancy Smith, daughter of Dexter Smith and Tacy Ardelia Lawson- Smith. Born on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Sept. 21, 1873 died ____.

She married John Station.

Children:

Thomas b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF LEONEARY SMITH

Leoneary Smith, daughter of Dexter Smith and Tacy Ardelia Lawson- Smith. Born on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Sept. 9, 1875 died ____.

She married Opha Clark. Both are dead.

Children:

Arden b. ____ d. ____

Madge b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF HILEY SMITH

Hiley Smith, son of Dexter Smith and Tacy Ardelia Lawson- Smith. Born on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek, Lewis County W. Va. June 1, 1880 died ____. He married Stella Kelley.

Children:

Geneva b. ____ d. ____

Otis b. ____ d. ____

Ansil b. ____ d. ____

Paul b. ____ d. ____

Bernard b. ____ d. ____

Ernestine b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF DEFFA SMITH

Deffa Smith, daughter of Dexter Smith and Tacy Ardelia Lawson-Smith. Born on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Nov. 7, 1885 died ____.

She married Wilbur Mathews. They live in North Dakota.

Children:

Clara Belle b. ____ d. ____

Harold b. ____ d. ____

Clifford b. ____ d. ____

Earnest b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF LILY SMITH

Lily Smith, daughter of Dexter Smith and Tacy Ardelia Lawson- Smith. Born on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Nov. 12, 1890 died ____. She married Daniel Burkholder.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF GLEN SMITH

Glen Smith, son of Dexter Smith and Tacy Ardelia Lawson- Smith. Born on Laurel Lick of Hackers Creek, Lewis County W. Va. Dec. 28, 1892 died ____. He married Thelma Pringle. Lives on Laurel Lick. Farmer.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF ALVA BURTON SMITH

Alva Burton Smith, son of Gibson Marion Smith and Amanda Jane Jefferies-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. Aug 31, 1873 died ____. He and his wife were buried at the Beech Gove Church near Frenchton, Upshire County where they owned a farm and reared their family. He married Nevada Snyder, daughter of Thomas Snyder and Malinda Snyder.

Children:

Arlie b. ____ d. ____

Osie b. ____ d. ____

Heartsel b. ____ d. ____

Nellie b. ____ d. ____

Retta b. ____ d. ____

Opal b. ____ d. ____

Madaline b. ____ d. ____

Edna b. ____ d. ____

RECORD OF JOB ERR SMITH

Job Err Smith, son of Gibson Marion Smith and Amanda Jane Jefferies-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. Feb. 18, 1875 died ____. He made sawmilling his life’s work. He married Mahalia West. He lives in Clarksburg, W.Va.

Children

Carroll Jansen b. Oct. 16, 1905 d. ____

Dorsey Bernard b. Sept. 12, 1907 d. 6/15-1910

Virgil Thomas b. Nov. 21, 1909 d. ____

Leavon Helen b. Dec. 21, 1912 d. ____

Lois Irene b. Jan. 9, 1914 d. ____

Dorthy Geraldine Aug. 1, 1920 d. ____

Mary Kathryn b. Feb. 16, 1923 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF MILETUS LONSCRAFT SMITH

Miletus Lonscraft Smith, son of Gibson Marion Smith and Amanda Jane Jefferies-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. March 25, 1877 died____. He lived at Abbott, Upshur Co., W.Va. He married Jessie Lemons

Children:

James Basil b. Aug. 20, 1905 d. 12/30-1919

Wayne Barnette b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF IRA WILLIS SMITH

Ira Willis Smith, son of Gibson Marion Smith and Amanda Jane Jefferies-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. Jan. 24, 1879 died ____. Lives on the home place of his father. He married Clara M. Karlin Spt. 20, 1904. She was born March 11, 1880 near Pickens, Randolph County.

Children:

Agnus May b. Aug.12, 1905 d. ____

Ralph Willis b. July 23, 1907 d. ____

Kermit Karlin b. April 10, 1910 d. ____

Kelvin Hayne b. April 10, 1910 d. 4/12-1910

Edward Marion b. April 5, 1914 d. ____

Hilbert Donnald b. May 31, 1918 d. ____

Bernard Armond b. Sept. 23, 1922 d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF OPHA FRANKLIN SMITH

Opha Franklin Smith, son of Gibson Marion Smith and Amanda Jane Jefferies-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. June 3, 1881. He had three wives.

Wife #1. Lenera Cutright.

Children:

Hazeltine b. April 7, 1906 d. ____

Wife #2. Ora Carothers.

Children:

Arnold C. b. ____ d. ____

Beulah May b. ____ d. ____

Willard Brooks b. ____ d. ____

Wife #3. Annie Pearl Lake.

Children:

Marion b. ____ d. ____

Jean b. ____ d. ____

Lucile b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF JASON HENRY SMITH

Jason Henry Smith, son of Gibson Marion Smith and Amanda Jane Jefferies-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W. Va. July 16, 1883.

He attended the common schools at the White and at Wheeler Fork, attended summer normals and the University of Valporaiso, Indiana. Taught school in Lewis County for thirty seven years. Granted a teachers’ pension July1, 1941. He graduated in Salesmanship from the National Salesman Training School in Chicago, Ill. in 1926. On July 21, 1909 he married Geneva Eliza Stalnaker at the Methodist Protestant parsonage at Gaston, Lewis County, W.Va. by the Rev. J. J. Phillips pastor of the church he and his wife belongs. Joseph Bailey Stalnaker and Floda Armstrong were witnesses.

Children:

Zelotus Ersell b. Aug. 8, 1910 d. 3/31-1936.

Vernita Irene b. July 22, 1912

Corder Kempis b. May 19, 1922

Forrest Denzil b. June 9, 1926

FAMILY RECORD OF EDGAR DONALD SMITH

Edgar Donnald Smith, son of Gibson Marion Smith and Amanda Jane Jefferies-Smith. Born on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W. Feb. 21, 1892 died ____. He was a volunteer soldier in the U.S. Army for ten years, serving in Key West, Florida and in San Antonio, Texas. Here he helped to train soldiers for the first World War. He married Nada Miles of Buckhannon, W.Va. and lives in Washington, D.C. He works in the post office department repairing mail bags. He is a foreman.

Children:

Lorenz b. ____ d. ____

Dorcy b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF PHILIP LINGER

Philip Linger, son of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va.____ died ____. He married Ida Burr, daughter of Jacob Burr of Spruce Fork of Stone Coal, Upshur County, W.Va. Phillip lives on the old home place. He was a farmer and silver smith.

Children:

Mina b. ____ d. ____

Ralph b. ____ d. ____

Leslie b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF DAVID LINGER

David Linger, son of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. ____ died ____. He married Zina Yoke. They live near Glenville, Gilmore County, W.Va. He is a farmer and silver smith.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF MARION LINGER

Marion Linger, son of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. ____ died ____. He was a tenant farmer on Ralph See’s farm on the head of Range Run of Big Skin Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. He married Wanless.

Children:

Iverson b. ____ d. ____

Nettie b. ____ d. ____

Connie b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF WADE LINGER

Wade Linger, son of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. ____ died ____.

He taught several terms of school in Lewis County. Graduated from the Teachers’ College of Glenville, W. Va. Later received his A.B. degree. Was twice elected County Superintendent of Lewis County Schools. He lives in Roane County, W.Va. Still teaching the last account of him. He married ________________.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF MANDAVILLE S. LINGER

Mandaville S. Linger, son of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. ____ died ____.

He completed the eight grade in the rural schools of Lewis County. Attended summer normal terms at Glenville, Gilmore County. Taught school in Lewis county. After several years of teaching he completed the High School course at Cairo, W.Va. Next the Short Normal Course. In 1924 he completed the Standard Normal Course at Fairmont State Teachers’ College. In 1927, at the same college he completed his degree of Bachelor of Arts. He Deserves much credit for his persistence in his rise in educational attainment. He married Zilla Hoffman in 1902. She was born December 27, 1879 near Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va. She graduated from High School.

Children:

Mona Carrenne b. Nov. 23, 1903 d. ____

Della Pearl b. Jan. 19, 1906 d. ____

Ray b. Jan. 14, 1909 d. ____

Leland b. Sept. 7, 1911 d. 8/11, 1912

Lelia Katheryn b. Feb. 9, 1913 d. ____

Hayward Hoffman B. Oct. 24, 1916 d. ____

Mary Regina b. Feb. 8, 1918 d. ____

Evelyn Rosa b. Mar. 11, 1922 d. 12/23-26

Mona and Della both expect to complete their college degrees (AB) next year as they are now in their senior. Both have been teaching four years. Lela is in first year of High School, rest of children in grades. All are at home, 1130 Bryant Street, Fairmont, W.Va.

FAMILY RECORD OF CLARA LINGER

Clara Linger, daughter of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. ____ died ____. She married Willis Curtis. Home Gaston, W.Va.

Children:

Karl b. ____ d. ____

b. ____ d. ____

Kenneth b. ____ d. ____

Vernon b. ____ d. ____

FAMILY RECORD OF PRESTON LINGER

Preston Linger, son of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. ____ died ____. He taught school, served as Railway mail clerk, and as Rural Mail Carrier on Horner route one for several years. Retired on a government pension. Lives east of Horner, W.Va. He married ________.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF LILY LINGER

Lily Linger, daughter of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. ____ died ____. She married _______.

Children:

FAMILY RECORD OF WARREN LINGER

Warren Linger, son of Henry Linger and Sarah Ellen Smith-Linger. Born on Beech Lick of Stone Coal Creek, Lewis County, W.Va. ____ died ____. He taught school for several years. Lives in Wood Co., W.Va. He married _____________.

Children:

The following notations were handwritten on the back page of Jason’s book.

William Smith Sr English

William Smith Jr English

Miss Kiger Dutch

William Thomas Smith

Sarah Peterson Swedish

Gibson Marion Smith

Amanda Jane Jefferies Irish

Jason Smith

Geneva Stalnaker German Swedish

FD smith

Peggy Louise Gunter

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[1] Jason Henry Smith was descended from William Thomas Smith who lived on Wheeler Fork of Big Skin Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. Early in 2004, the original copy of this book was found among the possessions of Jason’s father, Forest Smith and is now in the possession of his son, Greg Smith.

[2] William Smith, Sr. is Captain William Smith of the Revolutionary War. He was born December 14, 1755 in Hanover County, VA and died in Louisa County, VA on November 12, 1833. This family information was discovered many years after Jason authored this book.

[3] The identity of this Smith is unknown at this time.

[4] Christopher Smith’s place of residence was Stonirakes, England.

[5] No evidence has been found to support a Smith connection to this area in Virginia.

[6] Christopher bore the Coat of Arms, Smith of Totne, Devon, England.

[7] The arms are described as Azure, a chevron between 3 acorns slipped and leaved. Shown on Plate XIX "Miscellanea Genealogies of Heraldica", edited by Joseph Jackson Howard, Vol. II (London, 1876), and on facing page 96, a picture & description of the arms granted by the College of Arms in 1602 to George Smithes of the County of Sommerset, gent., then of London, whose family descended from a family of that name in the County of Lancaster.

[8] Louis was the son of Mark and Mary Smith and not a brother to William, Jr.

[9] The source of parents for Louis is the signature of Mark and Mary Smith on the marriage bond for Louis Smith.

[10] William Sharp Smith, b. 1782 in probably Louisa County, Virginia. His baptism was recorded in Rev. William Douglas’ Register as Sept. 15, 1782, son of Billy Smith and Kat (Catherine) Bibb.

[11] Catherine Kiger/Kyger

[12] Catherine Kiger Smiths grave has not been located as of June 2004.

[13] No record has been found to substantiate this claim.

[14] Sally Lough is listed as the mother of Martha Smith, daughter of Abraham.

[15] The graves of both Abraham and his wife are unmarked.

[16] William Thomas Smith was born in Hampshire County, W (VA) This fact was stated on his marriage certificate.

[17] Daughter of William Bargerhoff, Sr. and Barbara Cooper.

[18] She married Jacob Edward Lawson. They were my grandparents on my mother’s side.

[19] Ruhama was a sister to Lucinda who married Mandaville’s father, William Thomas.

[20] Taysie Ardelia Lawson was the daughter of William M. Lawson, Jr. and Nancy J. Myers. William and Nancy Lawson were the parents of Jesse Archimotas Lawson, my (Blaire Wilson) great grandfather and father of Jacob Edward Lawson. Thus my two lines became joined by this marriage.