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     Purthena Ann Smalley was born in January 1857 at Wright Co., IA.¹ She married Stephen Osburn on 14 June 1874 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.¹ Purthena Ann Smalley died on 3 February 1922 at Enid, Garfield Co., OK, at age 65.

     Stephen B. Smalley was born in May 1826 at Kentucky.^1,2 He married America Jane Hampton on 12 October 1845 at Bourbon Co., KY. Stephen B. Smalley died after 2 June 1900 at Otoe Co. (probably), NE.

     William Joe Smalley was born on 24 December 1890 at Arkansas.¹ He married Ethel M. Kerr. William Joe Smalley died on 14 June 1953 at Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 62. He was buried in June 1953 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Findagrave #70049848.

     Ellen Smallwood married Gordon Leroy Underwood, son of Gordon Thad Underwood and Vivian Alexander, in 1947. Ellen Smallwood died on 29 March 2014. She was buried in April 2014 at Washington Cemetery, Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.

     Agnes Katherine Smart was born in December 1862 at New York.¹ She married William M. Pell circa 1885.¹ Agnes Katherine Smart died on 18 August 1943 at Corning, Adams Co., IA, at age 80. She was buried in August 1943 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams Co., IA.

     John Smart was born on 4 August 1922 at Ohio. He married Alberta May McMillan, daughter of Howard McMillan and Lottie Mae Dolinger, on 31 August 1943 at Ohio.

     Harold Smedley was born circa 1918 at Indiana. He married Edna Wright, daughter of Albert R. Wright and Mary Effie Nichols, circa 1938.

     Mabel Margaret Smedley married Harry Arto Little, son of Willis Littel and Hannah Catherine Swarens, in February 1918.

     Sarah Smedley married John Minshall.

     Clement Stanley Smegal was born on 17 November 1915 at McLeod Co. (probably), MN.¹ He was the son of Walter Theodore Smegal and Victoria M. Kolasenska.¹ Clement Stanley Smegal married Vivian Mae Urbanski, daughter of Frank John Urbanski and Beatrice Munsinger. Clement Stanley Smegal began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, 1 Lt. He died on 13 April 1996 at age 80. He was buried in April 1996 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Findagrave #1188062.

     Valerie Mae Smegal was born on 2 October 1956 at Hennepin Co., MN. She was the daughter of Clement Stanley Smegal and Vivian Mae Urbanski. Valerie Mae Smegal died on 22 February 2010 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 53. She was buried in February 2010 at Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope, Hennepin Co., MN, Findagrave #116038598.

     Walter Theodore Smegal was also known as Walter Smigielski. He was born on 27 June 1886 at Minnesota.¹ He married Victoria M. Kolasenska on 7 October 1908 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Walter Theodore Smegal lived on 21 January 1920 at Hale Twp., McLeod Co., MN, Farming.¹ He died on 31 March 1940 at Hennepin Co., MN, at age 53.

     Alden Clark Smelcer was born on 12 July 1879 at Greene Co., TN. He married Elsie Bible. Alden Clark Smelcer died on 14 December 1970 at Greene Co., TN, at age 91. He was buried in December 1970 at Warrensburg Methodist Church Cemetery, Warrensburg, Greene Co., TN.

     Emma Alyne Smelcer was born on 1 September 1912. She was the daughter of Alden Clark Smelcer and Elsie Bible. Emma Alyne Smelcer married Roller Dutton DeVault, son of Rev. Samuel Pierce DeVault and Helen Mary Oldham, on 28 July 1939. Emma Alyne Smelcer died on 26 October 1979 at age 67.

     Dolly Mae Smelser was born on 27 February 1900 at Shawnee Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse A. Smelser and Nellie (?)¹ Dolly Mae Smelser married Stewart Hood Yates, son of Elihu Mattison Yates and Josie Frances Hood, on 27 February 1923 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

     Jesse A. Smelser was born on 16 November 1871 at Indiana.¹ He married Nellie (?) circa 1899.¹ Jesse A. Smelser died on 15 March 1964 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 92.

     Ruth D. Smelser was born before 1875. She married Andrew J. Saum, son of Mary Winegardner, on 30 January 1893 at Fairfield Co., OH.

     Jacob Smeltzer was born circa 1803 at Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth (?).

     Lodisa Smeltzer was born in May 1839 at Ohio.^2,1 She was the daughter of Jacob Smeltzer and Elizabeth (?)² Lodisa Smeltzer married James Warren Womeldorff, son of Michael Womeldorff and Jane Waddell, on 22 May 1858 at Gallia Co., OH. Lodisa Smeltzer died in 1904 at Gallia Co., OH.

     Rosa Smeltzly was born circa 1876 at Indiana. She married Albert Vergon on 26 December 1896 at Wabash Co., IN.

     (?) Smertz was born at Virginia per 1930 census listing for Beulah Smertz. He was Mormon.

     Beulah Alberta Smertz was born on 9 June 1913 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.¹ She was the daughter of (?) Smertz and Frances Dorotha Phelps. Beulah Alberta Smertz lived on 5 April 1930 at Helper, Carbon Co., UT, living with her grandmother and step-grandfather Alberta and and Everett Buffington. She is also listed on the 1930 census of Los Angeles County under her mother and Clarence Buffington. However her graduation from the University of Utah, plus the fact that she was still living with her grandmother as of the 1940 census suggests she did not live on any long term basis in California. DLB 2015.¹ She was graduated at University of Utah, Valedictorian, Utah. She lived on 23 April 1940 at 333 East 17th South, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She died on 27 February 2008 at Marquette Co., MI, at age 94 Dates per SSDI, last residence Marquette.

Obituary (from http://www.canalefuneral.com):

Beulah Coleman, a long time resident of the Marquette area, died suddenly Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Eastwood Nursing Center, where she was recovering from a fall in early September.

Beulah was born Beulah Alberta Smertz in Salt Lake City, Utah, raised in Los Angeles, California as well as the Salt Lake area, taught Physical Education at the University of Utah, married and traveled extensively with her family throughout the United States, until coming to the Upper Peninsula in 1963. She attended to every detail of making her many moves as easy as possible for her family and soon became active in many civic and social happenings in the Marquette area.

She will be remembered for her ever present and quick sense of humor as well as her compassion and willingness to help those less fortunate. The loving and caring staff at Eastwood Nursing Center along with her family helped Beulah feel safe, well loved and cared for in her final weeks, days and hours.

As her body weakened, her spirit flourished and taught us all with her usual grace, class and dignity how to move through the many challenges she faced in her life. She will indeed be missed by many yet for those who grew to know her, you will understand when we say "we hope you dance", mom.

Her children, Steven, Jeanne, and Barbara and her husband Bob, along with her grandchildren Erich, his wife Wendy; Jesse, his wife Shauna; Wheatley, Elizabeth and her great grandson, Deagan, will join together with friends and loved ones in celebration of her life on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home in Marquette. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service at 7 p.m.

Beulah's favorite charity was Habitat for Humanity where memorials can be sent in her memory.

     Isa Agnes Smethurst was born on 10 October 1868 at Prairie Du Chien, Crawford Co., WI. She was the daughter of James Charles Smethurst and Julia Augusta Langdon. Isa Agnes Smethurst married Harry Bertram Price, son of David M. Price and Mary Ellen Riddlesbarger, on 29 August 1894 at Odell, Gage Co., NE. Isa Agnes Smethurst died on 20 October 1952 at Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS, at age 84

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

PRICE

Last Rites Held Wednesday For Fredonia Woman.

Isa Agnes Smethurst was born on October 10, 1868, sy Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin to James and Julia Smethurst and passed away in Fredonia on October 20, 1952, at the age of 84 years and 10 days.

On August 29, 1894, she was united in marriage to H. B. Price at Odell, Nebraska, and to this union was born three daughters and one son.

They moved to Fredonia in 1909, where they have since made their home. Mr. Price passed away on January 20, 1942.

She leaves to mourn her passing four children, Mrs. Lucille Cheadle of Mesa, Arizona, Mrs. Madge Gillespie of Anthony, Miss Claire Price of the home and James Price of Anthony.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 22, 1952, in the Cason chapel, with Rev. Glenn Shoemaker of the First Christian church, and burial was in the family lot in Fredonia city cemetery.

Casket bearers were Glenn Wiggins, Finley Harland, E. D. Russell, Edman Chapman, Max Glass and Loyd Stewart.

She was buried in October 1952 at Fredonia City Cemetery, Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS, Findagrave #15580137.

     James Charles Smethurst was born on 29 June 1840 at Lancashire, England. He married Julia Augusta Langdon on 8 October 1863 at West Union, Fayette Co., IA. James Charles Smethurst was buried in 1921 at Fredonia City Cemetery, Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS. He died on 29 October 1921 at Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS, at age 81

Biographical -- (Findagrave.com):

Child of Daniel Lyon Smethurst and Ann Abigail Sutcliffe and husband of Julia Augusta Langdon (known as Augusta).

Born in Prescott, Lancashire, England.

Married on October 8, 1863 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa.

Children: Charles, Anna and Isa


Excerpt from a book on Crawford County, Wisconsin: Chapter 31 - Town of Haney

James Smethurst lives on section 29, town of Haney. He was born in Lancaster, England, in 1840. His father, Daniel Smethurst, came to this country while James was an infant, settling in Morgan Co., Ohio. In 1855, the family came to Crawford Co., settling on section 10, town of Seneca. His father died in 1872, and his mother in 1874. James, the subject of our sketch, was married in 1863, to Augusta Langdon. Mrs. Smethurst was a daughter of S. P. Langdon, the original owner of the village of Seneca, one of the earliest settlers of Columbia Co., Wisconsin. James lived with his father until after his marriage, when, in 1864, he made the farm on section 10, now owned by B. Crow. Sept. 1, 1864, he enlisted in company C., 43d Wisconsin Volunteer, serving until the war ended, and the regiment was discharged July, 1865. In 1876, Mr. Smethurst, removed to Haney, buying land on sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33, owning 577 acres, with about 300 acres under cultivation, with valuable improvements, being one of the finest farms in Kickapoo valley. They have three children --- Charles, born Jan. 17, 1864; Anna E., born May 20, 1866; Isa A., born Oct. 11, 1868. Mr. Smethurst has served as chairman of town board one term, on side board two terms, and is one of the reliable men of this town.


Article from the newspaper in Fredonia, Kansas, dated 1921:

One interesting event in Fredonia today was the celebration of the 80th birthday anniversary of Mr. James Smethurst at the Smethurst home, 227 North 8th Street.

The elderly gentleman was born in England and was brot to America when but two months of age. His father and mother became citizens of Ohio, residing at Zanesville. Later the family moved to Wisconsin.

Two brothers of Mr. Smethurst, one older and one younger, arrived earlier this week to join Mr. and Mrs. Smethurst and other relatives at both the birthday dinner and supper. The brothers, Mr. John and Mr. W. B. Smethurst, live in Cedar Lodge Edge, Colorado.

Other guests were the three children of Mr. and Mrs. Smethurst, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smethurst, a son and his wife, of Wauzeka, Wisconsin; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Steuben, Wisconsin; and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Price and children, Miss Madge, Claire and younger son, James, of Fredonia.

Letters were read during the day from absent grandchildren among them one from Miss Lucille Price, who is spending the summer in a camp at Yellowstone park.

One feature of the dinner was the birthday cake with its 80 candles. The menu was elaborate and delicious. Everyone present enjoyed the day and the good fellowship of loved ones.

The best wishes of Fredonia friends and their congratulations are extended to Mr. Smethurst on this, his 80th birthday. That he may enjoy the good health and the celebration of many more birthdays, is the wish of his many friends.

He was buried in 1921 at Fredonia City Cemetery, Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS, Findagrave #8659032.

     Clara Bell Smiley was also known as Annabelle. She married Robert Andrew Pollock.

     Effie S. Smiley married Charles Macey Meyer, son of Jacob Meyer and Henrietta Nacy, before 1905, two children to this marriage.

     Samuel Dixon Smiley was born on 15 September 1910 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV. He married Margaret Ruffner Earwood, daughter of Donaldson Baxter Earwood and Lydia Fontaine Ruffner, on 3 June 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV. Samuel Dixon Smiley died in 1970.

     (?) Smith was born at England.¹ He married Helen (?).