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Sarah Smith

F, #7501, b. 16 August 1797

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherRebecca Barker (b. 23 August 1774, d. 8 July 1817)

Biography

Birth16 August 1797Sarah Smith was born on 16 August 1797 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1
Census1865She appeared in the household of Hiram Barker in the census 1865 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Hiram is listed as
Last Edited30 November 2017

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol. 04, Newport County: Births, Deaths, Marriages; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed

Isaac Smith

M, #7502, b. 8 September 1799, d. 11 March 1867

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherRebecca Barker (b. 23 August 1774, d. 8 July 1817)

Family: Mary Ann Molden (b. 1835)

SonIsaac Thomas Smith (b. 6 December 1858, d. 15 March 1934)
DaughterRebecca Ellen Smith (b. 2 May 1861)
DaughterFannie Arnold Smith (b. 14 March 1863, d. 1 January 1942)
DaughterEsther Ann Smith (b. 4 September 1865)

Biography

Birth8 September 1799Isaac Smith was born on 8 September 1799 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1,2
Marriageabout 1858He and Mary Ann Molden were married about 1858
Census1860He appeared in the census 1860 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Isaac is listed as: Isaac Smith (age 60, Farmer, personal estate $130)
Mary A. Smith (age 28, b. Ireland)
Isaac T. Smith (age 1)

Living next to other Smith families, George Washington Smith and Orell, and Hannah Smith 68, b. in CT, with Martha M. Smith, age 37 and David age 34.
Census1865He appeared in the census 1865 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Isaac is listed as: Isaac Smith (age 65, b. Middletown, Farmer)
Mary A. Smith (age 32, b. Ireland)
Isaac T. (age 6, attending school)
Rebecca E. (age 4)
Fanny A. (age 2)
Death11 March 1867He died on 11 March 1867 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island,3
Burial13 March 1867He was buried on 13 March 1867 at Middletown Cemetery in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.3
Probate Extract15 April 1867Isaac was listed in a probate extract on 15 April 1867. Smith, Isaac, last will of, mentions wife Mary Ann Smith & children Isaac T. Smith, Rebecca Ellen Smith, Fanny Arnold Smith & Esther Ann Smith. Will dated Feb. 28, 1867. Probated April 15, 1867.
Newspaper Mention20 January 1874The 20 January 1874 edition of the Newport Daily News, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, reported The petition of Thomas Molden, guardian of the persons and estates of the minor children of the late Isaac Smith for authority to sell the real estate of his wards was granted, said guardian giving bonds in the sum of $5000 for the faithful application of the proceeds of said sale.
Last Edited10 January 2019

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol. 04, Newport County: Births, Deaths, Marriages; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed
  2. [S778] Rhode Island Town Records, Middletown VR, FHL film 908270.; familysearch.org database
  3. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, RI

Adaline Smith

F, #7503, b. 13 January 1805

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherRebecca Barker (b. 23 August 1774, d. 8 July 1817)

Biography

Birth13 January 1805Adaline Smith was born on 13 January 1805 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1
Last Edited30 November 2017

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol. 04, Newport County: Births, Deaths, Marriages; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed

Isaiah Smith

M, #7504, b. 5 October 1807

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherRebecca Barker (b. 23 August 1774, d. 8 July 1817)

Biography

Birth5 October 1807Isaiah Smith was born on 5 October 1807 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1
Last Edited30 November 2017

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol. 04, Newport County: Births, Deaths, Marriages; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed

David Smith

M, #7505, b. 14 June 1814, d. before 6 March 1832

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherRebecca Barker (b. 23 August 1774, d. 8 July 1817)

Biography

Birth14 June 1814David Smith was born on 14 June 1814 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1
Deathbefore 6 March 1832He died before 6 March 1832 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island,
Last Edited30 November 2017

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol. 04, Newport County: Births, Deaths, Marriages; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed

Rebecca Smith

F, #7506, b. 23 June 1821

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherHannah Hartshorn (b. 26 September 1791, d. 27 June 1869)

Biography

Birth23 June 1821Rebecca Smith was born on 23 June 1821 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1
Last Edited30 November 2017

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol.IV, Part III.; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed

Martha Maria Smith

F, #7507, b. 14 April 1823, d. 27 March 1906

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherHannah Hartshorn (b. 26 September 1791, d. 27 June 1869)

Biography

Birth14 April 1823Martha Maria Smith was born on 14 April 1823 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1
Newspaper Mention30 December 1905The 30 December 1905 edition of the Newport Mercury, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, reported Petition for Guardian
Death27 March 1906She died on 27 March 1906 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island,
Burial29 March 1906She was buried on 29 March 1906 at Middletown Cemetery in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.
Obituary31 March 190631 March 1906, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Newport Mercury Obituary:. Middletown News:

In the death of Miss Martha M. Smith, Middletown is again called upon to lay away one of its oldest residents, and one grown so familiar as to be known always as "Aunt Martha."

Miss Smith was born at the Smith Homestead, 3d Beach Road, April 14, 1823 and spent her life here up to December 4 of last year, when, being in failing health, she was placed in the care of her niece, Mrs. John F. Peabody, where she died Monday morning, having laid for three days in an unconscious condition.

Miss Smith was a woman of large sympathies and affection, as was well known in her devotion to her motherless nephews and nieces, whom she brought up and cared for until the time of their leaving home. Her long life of 83 years was one of fervent religious hope and trust and of willing service for others. She is survived by one brother, George Washington Smith, and by a number of nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. John F. Peabody, 3d Beach road, a large gathering filling the house. The services were conducted by Rev. J. Francis Cooper of Providence, her former pastor at the Methodist Episcopal Church where for many years she was a member, and by Rev. Latta Griswold of the Berkeley Memorial Chapel, where she had attended in more recent years.

The bearers were two of her former near neighbors, Mr. Abram A. Brown and Mr. Joseph Chase, and Mr. George Calvert and Mr. Christopher S. Peckham. Miss Smith was laid in the Middletown Cemetery at the Four Corners.
Last Edited6 January 2019

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol.IV, Part III.; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed

David Smith

M, #7508, b. 7 June 1825, d. 18 August 1889

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherHannah Hartshorn (b. 26 September 1791, d. 27 June 1869)

Biography

Birth7 June 1825David Smith was born on 7 June 1825 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1
Census1870He appeared in the census 1870 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. David is listed as: David Smith (age 45, Farmer, real estate $2400)
Martha M (age 13, keeping house)
Irene Sherman (age 36, Silk Operative)

living next to George W. Smith and his wife Orell and family, and next, Mary A. Smith from Ireland, with children Isaac T, Rebecca, Fannie and Esther A. (widow of Isaac, 1799-1867)
Death18 August 1889He died on 18 August 1889 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island,2
Burial20 August 1889He was buried on 20 August 1889 at Middletown Cemetery in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.2
Probate Extract21 October 1889David was listed in a probate extract on 21 October 1889. Smith, David, last will of, mentions sister Martha Maria Smith. Brother George W. Smith. Nephew Charles Philip Smith. Will dated March 27, 1889. Probated Oct. 21, 1889.
Last Edited9 January 2019

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol.IV, Part III.; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed
  2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, RI

Hannah Mary Smith

F, #7509, b. 25 February 1828

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherHannah Hartshorn (b. 26 September 1791, d. 27 June 1869)

Biography

Birth25 February 1828Hannah Mary Smith was born on 25 February 1828 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1
Last Edited7 January 2019

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol.IV, Part III.; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed

George Washington Smith

M, #7510, b. 6 March 1832, d. 1908

Parents

FatherGeorge Smith (b. 20 November 1766, d. 22 August 1835)
MotherHannah Hartshorn (b. 26 September 1791, d. 27 June 1869)

Family: Orrel Amanda Shumway (b. 17 November 1833, d. 13 March 1872)

DaughterHannah Mary Smith (b. 29 July 1857, d. 13 March 1938)
SonGeorge N. Smith (b. 1859)
DaughterJulia L. Smith (b. 1864)
SonCharles P. Smith+ (b. 1867, d. 6 March 1957)
DaughterIrene Louise Smith+ (b. 1868, d. 31 December 1922)

Biography

Birth6 March 1832George Washington Smith was born on 6 March 1832 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Findagrave says that he was born in Eaton, OH! Don't think so.1
Marriage1858He and Orrel Amanda Shumway were married in 1858 George and Orell had 5 children.
Nathan
Charles
Mary (m. Peabody)
Irene Louise
----?----

Orell's brother Charles L. Shumway married George's youngest sister Irene.
Census1860He appeared in the census 1860 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. George is listed as: George W Smith(age 28, Farmer, Personal estate $100)
Oreal Smith (age 26, Seamstress, born in Connecticut)
Hannah N. Smith (age 2, b. R.I.)
George W. Smith (age 1, b. R.I.)

Living next to George's mother Hannah.2
Census1865He appeared in the census 1865 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. George is listed as: See attached
Census1870He appeared in the census 1870 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. George is listed as: Smith, George W. (age 38, Farmer, b. Rhode Island)
Orrell A. (36, Keeping house, b. Connecticut)
Hannah M. (13, attending school)
George N. (11, Attending school)
Julia L (6, attending school)
Charles P. (3)
Irene L. (2)

All the children born in Rhode Island. Living between David Smith, age 45, with Martha M (13) and Irene Sherman (36) on one side, and Mary A. Smith (35) with Isaac T. (11) , Rebecca (8), and Esther A (4) on the other side. (In the 1865 state census, Irene's surname is Shumway).
Census1880He appeared in the census 1880 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. George is listed as: George W. Smith (age 48, Widowed, Farmer, b. R.I., father born R.I., mother Conn.)
Martha M. (age 57, Sister, Single, Keeping House)
Charles P. (age 13, Son, single, at home, attending school)
Irene S. (age 12, daughter, single, at school)
Shumway, Irene (age 46, Sister, Widowed, At home, born in R.I., father R.I., mother Conn.)
Census1900He appeared in the census 1900 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. George is listed as: George W. (Head, b. Mar 1832, age 68, Widowed, b. RI and father b. RI, mother Conn, farmer, owns his farm)
Charles P. (Son, b. Feb 1867, age says 67 [error - he was 33], married 4 years, b. RI, father b. RI, mother Conn., farmer)
Mary (Daughter-in-law, b. May 1876, age 24, married 4 years, 2 children, both living, b. RI, parents b. Ireland)
Martha (Sister, b. Apr 1823, age 77, Single)
Charles P. (Grandson, b. Oct 1897, age 2, b. Rhode Island)
Catharine H. (Granddaughter, b. Jul 1899, 10 months old)

Living next to George (W?) Smith (Head, age 41, b. Apr 1859, married 9 years, b. in RI., father b. RI, mother Conn.)
Frances (Wife, b. Feb 1871, age 29, married 9 years, no children, b. England, immigrated 1887)

Next household: Thomas P. Smith (age 40, b. Dec 1859), single, b. RI, father b. RI, and mother b. New York. Market Gardener, owns his property.)
Death1908He died in 1908 I am very puzzled with the records for George and his wife. The name Orrel Amanda Shumway is distinctive, I would be surprised to find another one who also married a George W. Smith. That would be quite a coincidence.

However, George and Orrel are in the Middletown, R.I. census, and George, a widower, is in the 1880 Middletown, R.I. census -- both times with Orrel's sister Irene Shumway living in the household.

Therefore, can it be correct that Orrel died in 1872 in Eaton, OH? And on Findagrave, Orrel's spouse is listed as George W. Smith, 1832 - 1856. And it says he was born in Eaton, OH.

The 1870 Preble County, OH census does not show an Orrel Amanda Smith, even though she was supposedly buried there 2 years later. And the 1850 Preble County, OH census does not list a George W. Smith.
Newspaper Mention24 October 1908The 24 October 1908 edition of the Newport Mercury, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, reported Middletown News:

Estate of George W. Smith. Mary J. Smith offers for probate his will and asks for letters testamentary on his estate, she being named as Executrix. Will and petition are referred to the November court and notice directed to be given.
Last Edited7 January 2019

Citations

  1. [S781] James Newell Arnold, Compiler, Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636-1850: 21 vols (Providence, RI: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Between 1891 and 1912), Vol.IV, Part III.; online database, ancestry.com, ancestry.com ( : accessed
  2. [S606] , National Archives and Records Administration microfilm, M653, 1438 rolls., 1860 Federal Census (1 June 1860) (.)

Orrel Amanda Shumway

F, #7511, b. 17 November 1833, d. 13 March 1872

Parents

FatherJohn P. Shumway (b. 29 June 1808)
MotherJerusha C. Atwood (b. 1811, d. 4 April 1849)

Family: George Washington Smith (b. 6 March 1832, d. 1908)

DaughterHannah Mary Smith (b. 29 July 1857, d. 13 March 1938)
SonGeorge N. Smith (b. 1859)
DaughterJulia L. Smith (b. 1864)
SonCharles P. Smith+ (b. 1867, d. 6 March 1957)
DaughterIrene Louise Smith+ (b. 1868, d. 31 December 1922)

Biography

Birth17 November 1833Orrel Amanda Shumway was born on 17 November 1833 in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut.1,2
Marriage1858George Washington Smith and she were married in 1858 George and Orell had 5 children.
Nathan
Charles
Mary (m. Peabody)
Irene Louise
----?----

Orell's brother Charles L. Shumway married George's youngest sister Irene.
Death13 March 1872She died on 13 March 18721
Burial15 March 1872She was buried on 15 March 1872.1
Last Edited9 January 2019

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio
  2. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), Ashford Vital Records, Book 6, p. 91

George Grattix

M, #7512

Family: Maria Smith (b. 1844)

Biography

MarriageGeorge Grattix and Maria Smith were married, date unknown
Last Edited14 December 2017