Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database
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Simeon Lathrop
M, #9201, b. 25 November 1792, d. after 1873
Family: Phebe Peckham (b. 1800, d. 11 August 1847)
Biography
| Birth | 25 November 1792 | Simeon Lathrop was born on 25 November 1792 in Bozrah, New London, Connecticut. |
| Marriage | 20 December 1820 | He and Phebe Peckham were married on 20 December 1820 in New London County, Connecticut, Phebe was the second wife of Simeon. His first wife was Abigail Ryder, who died 29 Aug 1817. Simeon was the brother of Eunice Lathrop who married Phebe's brother Elisha.1 |
| Death | after 1873 | He died after 1873 |
| Last Edited | 1 January 2019 |
Citations
- [S898] Elijah Baldwin Huntington, A Genealogical Memoir of the Lo-Lathrop Family in this Country: Embracing the Descendants as far as Known (Ridgefield, Conn.: 1884), 163; digital images, ( : accessed
Esther T. Smith
F, #9202, b. 3 February 1868, d. 26 July 1948
Parents
| Father | Henry Smith (b. 1820, d. 1881) |
| Mother | Sarah E. Peckham (b. 3 October 1835, d. 23 September 1924) |
Family: George H. Irish (b. 1863, d. January 1926)
| Son | Harold Smith Irish+ (b. 12 April 1904, d. May 1986) |
Biography
| Birth | 3 February 1868 | Esther T. Smith was born on 3 February 1868 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. On Findagrave, Esther is listed as the daughter of William Jonathan Smith and Mary Abbie Harris. |
| Marriage | 1896 | George H. Irish and she were married in 1896 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Newspaper Mention | 28 November 1896 | She was mentioned in a newspaper report about George H. Irish when 28 November 1896 edition of the Newport Mercury, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, reported |
| Census | 1930 | She appeared in the census 1930 at Paradise Avenue in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Esther is listed as: Esther T. Irish (Head, renting, age 61, widowed) Harold S. Irish (Son, age 25, single, Carpenter Apprentice) Mary E. Irish (Sister-in-law, age 55, single, Dressmaker, By the day) Living next to William E. Whitman and family, and Millard F. Smith and family. |
| Census | 1940 | She appeared in the census 1940 at East Main Road in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Esther is listed as: Esther Irish (Head, owns home, value $5500, age 72, widowed, completed 8th grade, lived in same house in 1935) Annie Congdon (Sister, age 79, widowed, completed 8th grade, lived in same house in 1935) Mary E. Irish (Sister, age 65, [widowed - not correct, never married], completed 7th grade, lived in same house in 1935) Mary Thurston (Lodger, age 78, widowed, lived in same house in 1935) Living with or next to Esther's son Harold and family. Harold is listed as renting, perhaps from his mother. |
| Death | 26 July 1948 | She died on 26 July 1948 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Obituary | 30 July 1948 | 30 July 1948, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Newport Mercury Obituary:. Mrs. George H. Irish Dies in Middletown [Unfortunately there is a black ink line down one side of the column, making it difficult to read some of the words.] A Long Resident of Town Dies Member of Methodist Church, Funeral Thursday Mrs. Esther T. Irish, 80, wife of the late George H. Irish, died Monday afternoon at a Middletown nursing home after an illness of five months. She was born in Middletown, February 3, [1868, unreadable], daughter of the late Henry and Sarah E. Smith, and had been [ ] resident of the town. She was a member of the Middletown Methodist Church. She leave a son, Harold S. Irish of East Main road, two grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. [ ] P. Congdon, also of Middletown. |
| Last Edited | 13 January 2019 |
George H. Irish
M, #9203, b. 1863, d. January 1926
Parents
| Father | William James Irish (b. 29 September 1837, d. 29 March 1907) |
| Mother | Ann Rebecca Smith (b. 5 June 1840, d. 9 June 1921) |
Family: Esther T. Smith (b. 3 February 1868, d. 26 July 1948)
| Son | Harold Smith Irish+ (b. 12 April 1904, d. May 1986) |
Biography
| Birth | 1863 | George H. Irish was born in 1863 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. |
| Marriage | 1896 | He and Esther T. Smith were married in 1896 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Newspaper Mention | 28 November 1896 | The 28 November 1896 edition of the Newport Mercury, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, reported One of the most brilliant weddings ever celebrated in Middletown was that which occurred at six o'clock Wednesday evening at the Four Corners Methodist Episcopal church, when Miss Esther P. Smith [sic], one of Middletown's most popular young school-mistresses, became the bride of Mr. George H. Irish, son of Mr. William J. Irish of Middletown. The church was handsomely decorated with potted plants and cut flowers and was crowded with the friends of the contracting parties, among the guests being representatives from all the leading families of the town. The bride was attired in a handsome gown of white silk, with long tulle veil and carried a bouquet of Bride roses. She was attended by Miss Mamie Irish, sister of the groom, and Miss H. Hyde of Hyde Park, Mass. as maids of honor. Mr. T. A. Spencer of Newport presided at the organ and the ceremony was preformed by Rev. F. L. Brooks, pastor of the church, after which a reception was held at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. Charles T. Hazard, on Swamp road. A large number of handsome and useful presents were bestowed upon the young people. Mr. and Mrs. Irish left on the new York boat from this city for a trip to Plainfield, N.J., where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dowley, the latter a former Middletown lady. Upon their return they will reside on Peckham avenue. |
| Census | 1925 | He appeared in the census 1925 at 256 Paradise Ave. in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. George is listed as: George H. Irish (Head, age 61) Esther T. (Wife, age 57) Harold S. (Son, age 21) Congdon, Annie P. (Sister-in-law, age 64) Smith, E. Lillian (Sister-in-law, age 62) Irish, Mary E. (Sister, age 50) All born in R.I. Living next to William E. Whitman and his wife Mary and family, and next door to them, Millard F. Smith (father of Mary Smith Whitman) and wife. |
| Death | January 1926 | He died in January 1926 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Obituary | 6 February 1926 | 6 February 1926, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Newport Mercury Obituary:. Middletown News: Mr. George Henry Irish died recently at his home on Paradise avenue after a long period of ill health, and after having been confined to his bed the past two months. Mr. Irish was in his sixty-third year, and was born in this town, the son of the later William and Rebecca Irish. In 1896 he married Miss Esther T. Smith, a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Smith. Mr. Irish is survived by his widow, a son, Mr. Harold Smith Irish, and a sister Miss Mary E. Irish, who has resided with them for a number of years. A brother, Mr. Edward Irish, of Hartford, Conn., also survives him. Mr. Irish was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has spent his life in this town, engaged in agricultural pursuits. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from his late residence on Paradise avenue. Rev. John Pearce conducted the service. Mrs. Edward E. Peckham and Mrs. Harold V. Peckham sang two duets. The interment was in the family plot of the Middletown cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. Julian F. Peckham, John H. Peckham, William J. Peckham, and Fred P. Webber. The floral tributes were very beautiful and numerous. |
| Last Edited | 12 January 2019 |
Peter Roebuck
M, #9204, b. 1 January 1755, d. before 1793
Parents
| Father | Jarvis Roebuck (b. 17 March 1720, d. 20 November 1793) |
| Mother | Susannah Catherine House (b. 1723, d. 14 August 1799) |
Family: Elizabeth Johnson
| Son | Peter Roebuck |
| Son | Jarvis Roebuck, M.D.+ (b. 14 April 1778, d. before 9 February 1853) |
Biography
| Note | ||
| Research Note | From Enslavement to Emancipation: Naming Practices in the Danish West Indies https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/comparative-studies-in-society-and-history/article/from-enslavement-to-emancipation-naming-practices-in-the-danish-west-indies/AA20B5B0CF67C8804CE1DAD3F203A1BA About slaves in the Lutheran and Moravian churches in St. Croix. | |
| Birth | 1 January 1755 | Peter Roebuck was born on 1 January 1755 in New York City, New York County, New York. (Could have been born in Bethlehem, PA. ) |
| Census | 27 December 1770 | He appeared in the Land Registry (Matrikeloplysning) 27 December 1770 in St. Croix, Danish West Indies. Peter is listed as: Peter Roebuck, Wife & child. James Martin, assistant Negroes: Cotto and Hannah, women Mary, girl Juba, boy Christopher, a boy the property of Madam DeWindt Betto, a little girl blind of both eyes and a useless expence. 6 in all. This registry is a collection of similar pages in various handwriting of various dates in the second half of the 1700's, listing the Families and the Slaves. They are in several different languages, English, Danish, German and others. How could this be right, I must have gotten the date of this census wrong. It must have been 1780. |
| Marriage | 7 June 1777 | He and Elizabeth Johnson were married on 7 June 1777 in Christiansted, St. Croix. VI, at Dr. Johnson's by Virtue of a License.1 |
| Probate Record | 13 December 1780 | Peter was listed in probate records on 13 December 1780. Probate Session Minutes for Citizens and Planters: [all in Danish} [attached] |
| Census | 27 December 1780 | He appeared in the Land Registry 27 December 1780 in St. Croix, Danish West Indies. Peter is listed as: Peter Roebuck: List of white people and negroes living with & belonging to Peter Roebuck, Lettera B, No. 10, Kongens Gade Peter & Elizabeth Roebuck Jarvis Roebuck, their son Christopher Johns and James May Martin, assistants to Porter & Roebuck Dorcas Adjett, Seamstress Negroes: Catharine (formerly Cotto) and her children: Mary, Betto (blind & excused from paying taxes), Nancy and Elizabeth (born May 1780) Hannah Juba Lucretia |
| Census | 12 December 1787 | He appeared in the Land Registry 12 December 1787 in St. Croix, Danish West Indies. Peter is listed as: List of Negroes Belonging to the Heirs of Doctor Peter Roebuck, Deceased, taken December 12th, 1787 Women Catto Mary Belinda a Manqueroen [the blind female?] Children under 12 years Nancy Elizabeth Peter James Betsey John All Women 2 Under 12 Years 5 Manqueroen 1 Total 8 Negroes |
| Death | before 1793 | He died before 1793 He was already deceased when his father Jarvis wrote his will in 1793. He had two sons, Jarvis Roebuck and Peter Roebuck, who were mentioned in the will of their grandfather Jarvis. |
| Last Edited | 18 February 2024 |
Citations
- [S1036] St. John's Episcopal Anglican Church (Christiansted, St. Croix, Danish West Indies (from 1917 US Virgin Islands)), Peter Roebuck, image 58 of 98 on familysearch; digital images, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6PL-WP6%3A178111601%2C178111602%2C178111603%3Fcc%3D1883386).
Susannah Catherine House
F, #9205, b. 1723, d. 14 August 1799
Parents
| Father | Johann Valentine House |
Family 1: Frederick Klemm (d. about 1745)
| Son | Benjamin Klemm (d. 1746) |
| Son | John Frederick Klemm+ (b. 1 December 1741) |
| Daughter | Elizabeth Klemm (b. 1743, d. 1750) |
| Daughter | Susannah Klemm+ (b. before 1746, d. before 1793) |
Family 2: Jarvis Roebuck (b. 17 March 1720, d. 20 November 1793)
| Daughter | Sophia Roebuck (b. 1748) |
| Daughter | Anna Roebuck (b. 1750, d. 1763) |
| Son | Peter Roebuck+ (b. 1 January 1755, d. before 1793) |
| Daughter | Catherine Roebuck+ (b. 1765, d. 6 July 1791) |
Biography
| Birth | 1723 | Susannah Catherine House was born in 1723 in Frederick, Maryland. Her obituary stated she died at the age of 85, which would put her birth at 1714. |
| Marriage | about 1740 | Frederick Klemm and she were married about 1740 May have been married in Philadelphia. |
| Relocation | 1744 | In 1744, Susannah Catherine House moved to Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Entry in the Old Moravian Cemetery article entry about her daughter Elizabeth states "Her mother came to Bethlehem in 1744."1 |
| Marriage | 16 October 1746 | Jarvis Roebuck and she were married on 16 October 1746 at Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,2 |
| Property Record | 10 June 1760 | Susannah was involved in a property transaction on 10 June 1760 in Monocacy, Frederick County, Maryland, Inheritance. A Power of Attorney filed in 1760 by Peter Stilly (possibly the same Peter Stilly who was one of the witnesses to John House's will in 1752 (Frederick wills A:75-76)), dated August 1753, written originally in New York, and signed by both husband and wife with their surname spelled "Robuck". In the filing (Frederick deeds F:1014-1017), the relationships between Susanna Catherine Roebuck, wife of Jarvis Roebuck of the City of New York, and the House heirs of John House's will as well as the claims by same on John House's estate are carefully listed.3 |
| Property Record | 5 April 1764 | Susannah was involved in a property transaction on 5 April 1764 in Frederick County, Maryland, Sales of Susannah's property inherited from her father. A deed filed in June of 1764 made directly between "John Sample of Charles County" and "Jarvis Roebuck of the City and province of New York Cork Cutter and Susanna his wife formerly Susanna House the Daughter of John House of Frederick County in the province of Maryland Deceased [...]" (Frederick deeds J:382-384). For 68 pounds current money of the province of "pensilvania", they sold to John Sample her one-fifth share of: Walnut Point, 100 acres Mill Place, 25 acres Two Wives, 33 acres tract of land "part of Antietum Bottom now occupied and possessed by Andrew House and on which he now liveth", 50 acres4 |
| Directory | 1794 | As of 1794 Susannah was listed in the New York City, New York County, New York, directory at 28 Dey Street as Roebuck, Widow. |
| Death | 14 August 1799 | She died on 14 August 1799 in New York City, New York County, New York, Based on her mortuary notice in the Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser, 20 Aug 1799: Died, on Wed last, in the 85th year of her age, Mrs. Susanna Catherine Roebuck, widow of the late Jarvis Roebuck, Esquire. (Published on genealogybank.com) |
| Last Edited | 15 February 2023 |
Citations
- [S1029] Augustus Schultze, "The Old Moravian Cemetery of Bethlehem, Pa., 1742-1897", Transactions of the Moravian Historical Society, Vol. 5, No. 3 (1897), JSTOR digital journal library (JSTOR.com), p. 154
- [S1024] Moravian Church (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), "Moravian Church (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), "," , ; Published on Ancestry.com.", p. 123; Published on Ancestry.com
- [S1026] Frederick County, Maryland, Book F, pp 1014-1017, "Power of Attorney for Jervis Roebuck and wife", 10 Jun 1760; digital images, Maryland State Archives, Archives of Maryland Online, MDLandRec (https://mdlandrec.net/main/index.cfm).
- [S1026] Frederick County, Maryland, Book J, pp 382-384
William Smith Peckham, Jr.
M, #9208, b. 28 January 1802, d. 13 February 1887
Parents
| Father | William Smith Peckham (b. 26 February 1771, d. 13 May 1851) |
| Mother | Sarah Peckham (b. 5 January 1772, d. 8 October 1867) |
Family: Ruth Ann Wyatt (b. 3 June 1808, d. 18 December 1881)
Biography
| Birth | 28 January 1802 | William Smith Peckham, Jr., was born on 28 January 1802 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1 |
| Marriage | 23 March 1828 | He and Ruth Ann Wyatt were married on 23 March 1828 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, by. Rev. Michael Eddy.1,2 |
| Death | 13 February 1887 | He died on 13 February 1887 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut,1 |
| Burial | 15 February 1887 | He was buried on 15 February 1887 at Center Cemetery in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut.1 |
| Last Edited | 4 January 2019 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Center Cemetery, Lebanon, CT
- [S754] Charles Pierce Coggeshall and Thellwell Rusell Coggeshall, The Coggeshalls in America: genealogy of the descendants of John Coggeshall of Newport, with a brief notice of their English antecedents (Boston, MA: C.E. Goodspeed and Co., 1930), p. 103; digital images, HathiTrust, HathiTrust (https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89066029471;view=1up : accessed
Ruth Ann Wyatt
F, #9209, b. 3 June 1808, d. 18 December 1881
Parents
| Father | David or Nathaniel Wyatt |
| Mother | Ruth Coggeshall |
Family: William Smith Peckham, Jr., (b. 28 January 1802, d. 13 February 1887)
Biography
| Birth | 3 June 1808 | Ruth Ann Wyatt was born on 3 June 1808 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1,2 |
| Marriage | 23 March 1828 | William Smith Peckham, Jr., and she were married on 23 March 1828 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, by. Rev. Michael Eddy.1,2 |
| Death | 18 December 1881 | She died on 18 December 1881 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut,1 |
| Burial | 20 December 1881 | She was buried on 20 December 1881 at Center Cemetery in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut. |
| Obituary | 7 January 1882 | 7 January 1882, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Newport Mercury Obituary:. Died. In Lebanon, Conn., Dec. 18, 1881, Mrs. Ruth Ann, wife of Mr. William S. Peckham and daughter of the late Daniel Wyatt, of Middletown, R.I., in the 74th year of her age. |
| Last Edited | 13 January 2019 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Center Cemetery, Lebanon, CT
- [S754] Charles Pierce Coggeshall and Thellwell Rusell Coggeshall, The Coggeshalls in America: genealogy of the descendants of John Coggeshall of Newport, with a brief notice of their English antecedents (Boston, MA: C.E. Goodspeed and Co., 1930), p. 103; digital images, HathiTrust, HathiTrust (https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89066029471;view=1up : accessed
Isaac J. Smith
M, #9210, b. 1790, d. 9 October 1854
Family 1: Lydia Barker (b. 1796, d. 3 September 1829)
| Son | William Smith+ (b. 1 June 1818, d. 3 October 1907) |
| Son | Henry Smith+ (b. 1820, d. 1881) |
| Son | Daniel B. Smith+ (b. 23 September 1823, d. 27 September 1871) |
| Daughter | Sarah R. Smith+ (b. 12 June 1828, d. 20 June 1904) |
Family 2: Eliza (b. 1793, d. 19 December 1863)
Biography
| Birth | 1790 | Isaac J. Smith was born in 1790 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Could this be the Isaac Smith listed on Ancestry in their Rhode Island, Birth Index, 1636-1930, son of Stephen Smith and Rhoda Smith? Born at Smithfield, RI, 14 May 1790. I haven't seen a connection between the Middletown Smiths and the Smithfield Smiths, so I doubt it.1,2 |
| Marriage | about 1817 | He and Lydia Barker were married about 1817 According to the obituary of their son William, Isaac and Lydia had 11 children. |
| Census | 1830 | He appeared in the census 1830 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Isaac is listed as: Isaac Smith 2 males 5-9 1 male 10-14 1 male 30-39 2 female < 5 1 female 30-39 |
| Research Note | 1838 | 1838 Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. "Isaac, Isaac Smith [name change] to Isaac James Smith, May 1838; Middletown; James Smith [p,51]" This is attached only because it is the same name. Perhaps reference to the original would clarify to whom this entry refers. From the forward to the list: "Petitions have been arranged alphabetically by surname of person changing name, with a cross reference under new surname. Each entry is formatted to include: Original name [type of petition] to new name, date of petition; town or county in which individual resided; names of parents, adoptive parents, or person who actually filed the petition; and page number on which petition occurs in the published General Assembly reports for the session mentioned. The Rhode Island State Archives has the manuscript petitions on microfilm."3 |
| Marriage | before 1850 | He and Eliza were married before 1850 |
| Census | 1850 | He appeared in the census 1850 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Isaac is listed as: Isaac J. Smith (age 58, Farmer) Eliza Smith (age 55) Henry Smith (age 30, Laborer) Charles H. Hazzard (age 26, Laborer) Sarah B. Hazzard (age 22) Charles and Sarah are listed as married within the year 1850. |
| Death | 9 October 1854 | He died on 9 October 1854 in Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Burial | 9 October 1854 | He was buried on 9 October 1854 at Friends Cemetery in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Findagrave lists the age on the inscription as 64 years.2 |
| Last Edited | 11 January 2019 |
Citations
Lydia Barker
F, #9211, b. 1796, d. 3 September 1829
Family: Isaac J. Smith (b. 1790, d. 9 October 1854)
| Son | William Smith+ (b. 1 June 1818, d. 3 October 1907) |
| Son | Henry Smith+ (b. 1820, d. 1881) |
| Son | Daniel B. Smith+ (b. 23 September 1823, d. 27 September 1871) |
| Daughter | Sarah R. Smith+ (b. 12 June 1828, d. 20 June 1904) |
Biography
| Birth | 1796 | Lydia Barker was born in 1796. |
| Marriage | about 1817 | Isaac J. Smith and she were married about 1817 According to the obituary of their son William, Isaac and Lydia had 11 children. |
| Death | 3 September 1829 | She died on 3 September 1829 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Burial | 5 September 1829 | She was buried on 5 September 1829 at Friends Cemetery in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Inscription "Lydia Smith, wife of Isaac J. Smith, died Sept. 3, 1829, aged 33 years. |
| Last Edited | 8 January 2019 |
Harold Smith Irish
M, #9213, b. 12 April 1904, d. May 1986
Parents
| Father | George H. Irish (b. 1863, d. January 1926) |
| Mother | Esther T. Smith (b. 3 February 1868, d. 26 July 1948) |
Family: Mildred Kellett (b. 1908, d. 1997)
| Son | George K. Irish |
| Daughter | Alice Irish+ (b. 23 May 1936, d. 4 January 1993) |
Biography
| Birth | 12 April 1904 | Harold Smith Irish was born on 12 April 1904 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. |
| Marriage | 16 September 1933 | He and Mildred Kellett were married on 16 September 1933 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Census | 1940 | He appeared in the census 1940 at East Main Road in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Harold is listed as: Harold Irish (Head, renting, $25/mo., age 36, married, completed 2 yrs High School, lived in same house in 1935, Carpenter, private) Mildred (Wife, age 31, completed 2 yrs High School) Alive (Daughter, age 3) Living with or next to his mother Esther (who is listed as a homeowner) and Esther's sister Annie Congdon, and her sister-in-law Mary E. Irish. |
| Death | May 1986 | He died in May 1986 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Last Edited | 12 January 2019 |
Eliza Lillian Smith
F, #9214, b. 1863, d. January 1935
Parents
| Father | Henry Smith (b. 1820, d. 1881) |
| Mother | Sarah E. Peckham (b. 3 October 1835, d. 23 September 1924) |
Biography
| Birth | 1863 | Eliza Lillian Smith was born in 1863 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. |
| Death | January 1935 | She died in January 1935 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Obituary | 18 January 1935 | 18 January 1935, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Newport Mercury Obituary:. Middletown News: The late E. Lillie Smith of Newport, formerly of Middletown, leaves two sisters, Mrs. Annie P. Congdon of Newport, with whom she made her home in recent years; Mrs. Esther Irish of the East Main road, Middletown, with whom she resided for many years, and one brother, Alvin P. Smith of Valley road, Middletown, also three nieces, Mrs. Julian F. Peckham of Paradise avenue, Mrs. Mary McCaughey of Providence, Mrs. Robert E. Grinnell of Newport, and two nephews, Harold Irish of the Middletown Town Council and William H. Smith of Valley road, Middletown. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Four Corners and active in church work whenever her health permitted. |
| Burial | January 1935 | She was buried in January 1935.1 |
| Last Edited | 14 January 2019 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, RI
Lydia Barker Smith
F, #9215, b. 7 May 1848, d. 4 March 1919
Parents
| Father | Daniel B. Smith (b. 23 September 1823, d. 27 September 1871) |
| Mother | Maria Brown (b. 18 August 1826, d. 21 February 1897) |
Family: Joseph Lyon Chace (b. 19 February 1849, d. 22 July 1922)
| Son | Alfred B. Chace (b. 21 July 1876, d. 11 February 1881) |
| Son | Harry G. Chace (b. 21 January 1878, d. 24 March 1881) |
| Son | Joseph L. Chace, Jr. (b. 6 March 1880, d. 23 March 1881) |
Biography
| Birth | 7 May 1848 | Lydia Barker Smith was born on 7 May 1848 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. |
| Marriage | 1873 | Joseph Lyon Chace and she were married in 18731 |
| Census | 1910 | She appeared in the household of Joseph Lyon Chace in the census 1910 at 270 Turner Road in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Joseph is listed as |
| Death | 4 March 1919 | She died on 4 March 1919 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Burial | 6 March 1919 | She was buried on 6 March 1919 at Middletown Cemetery in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.2 |
| Obituary | 8 March 1919 | 8 March 1919, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Newport Mercury Obituary:. Mrs. Lydia Barker Chase, wife of Joseph L. Chase, died at her home on Turner Road on Tuesday evening. She has been in poor health for a long time and last summer she fell and injured herself seriously, a trained nurse being in constant attendance ever since. For the past fortnight she has been failing very fast. She was born here and has spent her whole life here. She is survived by her husband, one sister, Mrs. Charles H. Ward, and a brother, Mr. Isaac Smith. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church, a member of the official board, the parsonage committee, the Epworth League, and the Ladies Aid Society, of which she has been president and treasurer. She was also a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. |
| Last Edited | 7 January 2019 |
Citations
Ruth Smith
F, #9216, b. 18 June 1853, d. 18 March 1929
Parents
| Father | Daniel B. Smith (b. 23 September 1823, d. 27 September 1871) |
| Mother | Maria Brown (b. 18 August 1826, d. 21 February 1897) |
Family: Charles H. Ward (d. 1912)
| Daughter | Grace Ward |
| Son | Clifton B. Ward |
Biography
| Birth | 18 June 1853 | Ruth Smith was born on 18 June 1853 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1 |
| Marriage | 1875 | Charles H. Ward and she were married in 1875 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Census | 1880 | She appeared in the household of Charles H. Ward in the census 1880 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Charles is listed as |
| Death | 18 March 1929 | She died on 18 March 1929 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Burial | 20 March 1929 | She was buried on 20 March 1929 at Middletown Cemetery in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1 |
| Obituary | 22 March 1929 | 22 March 1929, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Newport Mercury Obituary:. The death at an early hour Monday morning of Mrs. Ruth Smith Ward, widow of Charles H. Ward, at her home on Turner's road, Middletown, was not unexpected, as a serious heart trouble had developed early last week and was followed by a shock Thursday night which left her unconscious. She had been confined to her room for the past three years, although she had been up each day as a general thing until within a week. In 1917 after the marriage of her son, he and his wife came to live with her and has since conducted the homestead, more specially after the elder Mrs. Ward's health began to fail. The deceased was a native of Middletown, where she had always lived, having been born on Bliss road, June 18, 1853. She was the youngest of three children of Daniel B. and Maria (Brown) Smith. Her sister, Mrs. Lydia B. Chase, and her brother Isaac Smith, both of whom had lived next door, died several years ago. In 1875 she married Charles H. Ward, who for many years was Middletown's town treasurer. Mr. Ward died 17 years ago. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, belonged for many years to the Ladies' Aid of that church, to Aquidneck Grange, and formerly for years of the Paradise Reading Club. Failing health in recent years had caused her to give up participation in these organizations. Mrs. Ward came to her present home when she was six years old and had resided there ever since. Her father and mother and their family were always largely identified with the Methodist Church at the Four Corners as the upper portion of the Smith homestead on Turner's road was used as the church parsonage previous to the erection of the present parsonage. Mrs. Ward is survived by a daughter, Grace (Mrs. Joseph E. Farnum of East Providence); and by a son, Mr. Clifton B. Ward, a former town treasurer. She leaves also four grandchildren, several nephews and many nieces. [Below the obituary is a letter from C. A. Manchester, to the Editor:] Another old friend has gone and finished the weary race. Many will realize the loss of a true friend in the passing of Mrs. Ruth M. Ward. Although a "shut-in" for some years, she was always cheerful, never complained, enjoyed living and the company of her friends, both young and old. She believed "Life is pleasant. Greet it with a smile. Friends are treasures. Keep them all the while." Born in Middletown more than 75 years ago, she had spent her entire life here. For all those years she had been an active member of the Methodist Church, taking a lively interest in all its work, as long as able. The former ministers of the church now living can recall many kindnesses received from her. She was of the "old school," devoted to her home and family, ever having their welfare at heart. Her husband, Mr. Charles Ward, died several years ago. She leaves two children, Mr. Clifton B. Ward of Middletown and Mrs. Grace Farnum of Providence; also several grandchildren. There will ever remain with them a pleasant recollecitno of a kind and loving mother. |
| Last Edited | 13 January 2019 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, RI
Isaac E. Smith
M, #9217, b. 18 September 1850, d. 21 April 1920
Parents
| Father | Daniel B. Smith (b. 23 September 1823, d. 27 September 1871) |
| Mother | Maria Brown (b. 18 August 1826, d. 21 February 1897) |
Biography
| Birth | 18 September 1850 | Isaac E. Smith was born on 18 September 1850 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1 |
| Census | 1880 | He appeared in the household of Charles H. Ward in the census 1880 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Charles is listed as |
| Census | 1910 | Isaac E. Smith appeared in the household of Joseph Lyon Chace in the census 1910 at 270 Turner Road in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Joseph is listed as |
| Newspaper Mention | 20 April 1914 | The 20 April 1914 edition of the Newport Daily News, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, reported Middletown News: Mr. Isaac Smith, who was taken suddenly sick while doing the early morning work a week ago Sunday is not improving very fast and his continued care has been a heavy strain upon his sister Mrs. Lydia B. Chace who has not been well for some time. Mrs. Abram A. Brown is with them for a few days. |
| Death | 21 April 1920 | Isaac E. Smith died on 21 April 1920 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island,1 |
| Burial | 23 April 1920 | He was buried on 23 April 1920 at Middletown Cemetery in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1 |
| Obituary | 1 May 1920 | 1 May 1920, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Newport Mercury Obituary:. Funeral services of the late Mr. Isaac E. Smith were held from the residence of his nephew, Mr. Clifton B. Ward. Rev. George W. Manning officiated. Interment was in the family lot in the Middletown cemetery. |
| Newspaper Mention | 22 May 1920 | The 22 May 1920 edition of the Newport Mercury, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, reported Estate of Isaac E. Smith. All parties interested agreeing thereto, notice was waived and on the petition of Ruth M. Ward, Clifton B. Ward was appointed administrator on the estate of Isaac E. Smith, and required to give bond in the sum of $2000, with Ruth M. Ward as surety. David A. Brown was appointed appraiser. |
| Last Edited | 9 January 2019 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, RI
Joseph Lyon Chace
M, #9218, b. 19 February 1849, d. 22 July 1922
Family: Lydia Barker Smith (b. 7 May 1848, d. 4 March 1919)
| Son | Alfred B. Chace (b. 21 July 1876, d. 11 February 1881) |
| Son | Harry G. Chace (b. 21 January 1878, d. 24 March 1881) |
| Son | Joseph L. Chace, Jr. (b. 6 March 1880, d. 23 March 1881) |
Biography
| Note | Sometimes spelled Chase. | |
| Birth | 19 February 1849 | Joseph Lyon Chace was born on 19 February 1849 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island.1 |
| Marriage | 1873 | He and Lydia Barker Smith were married in 18732 |
| Census | 1910 | He appeared in the census 1910 at 270 Turner Road in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Joseph is listed as: Joseph L. Chace (Head, age 61, m. 37 years, born in RI and parents also, Farmer) Lydia B. (Wife, age 60, m. 37 years, 3 children, none living, born in RI and parents also) Smith, Isaac E. (Brother-in-law, age 59, single, b. RI and parents also, Farm Laborer, Working out) |
| Death | 22 July 1922 | He died on 22 July 1922 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island,1 |
| Burial | 24 July 1922 | He was buried on 24 July 1922 at Middletown Cemetery in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.1 |
| Last Edited | 7 January 2019 |
Citations
Charles H. Ward
M, #9219, d. 1912
Family: Ruth Smith (b. 18 June 1853, d. 18 March 1929)
| Daughter | Grace Ward |
| Son | Clifton B. Ward |
Biography
| Marriage | 1875 | Charles H. Ward and Ruth Smith were married in 1875 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Census | 1880 | He appeared in the census 1880 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. Charles is listed as: Chas. H. Ward (age 28, Farmer Ruth M. (age 26, Wife, Keeping house) Frank M. (age 1, Son) Grace C. (age one month, b. Apr., Daughter) Isaac E. Smith (age 29, Brother-in-Law, single, Farm Hand) Wm H. Boyd (age 13, Servant, Farm Hand) Maria Smith (age 53, Mother, Widowed, At home) [Ruth's mother] |
| Death | 1912 | He died in 1912 |
| Last Edited | 14 January 2019 |
Grace Ward
F, #9220
Parents
| Father | Charles H. Ward (d. 1912) |
| Mother | Ruth Smith (b. 18 June 1853, d. 18 March 1929) |
Family: Joseph E. Farnum
| Last Edited | 4 January 2019 |
Joseph E. Farnum
M, #9221
Family: Grace Ward
Biography
| Birth | Joseph E. Farnum was born in East Providence, Rhode Island. |
| Last Edited | 4 January 2019 |
Clifton B. Ward
M, #9222
Parents
| Father | Charles H. Ward (d. 1912) |
| Mother | Ruth Smith (b. 18 June 1853, d. 18 March 1929) |
| Last Edited | 4 January 2019 |
Mildred Kellett
F, #9223, b. 1908, d. 1997
Family: Harold Smith Irish (b. 12 April 1904, d. May 1986)
| Son | George K. Irish |
| Daughter | Alice Irish+ (b. 23 May 1936, d. 4 January 1993) |
Biography
| Birth | 1908 | Mildred Kellett was born in 1908. |
| Marriage | 16 September 1933 | Harold Smith Irish and she were married on 16 September 1933 in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Death | 1997 | She died in 1997 |
| Last Edited | 18 January 2019 |
Alice Irish
F, #9224, b. 23 May 1936, d. 4 January 1993
Parents
| Father | Harold Smith Irish (b. 12 April 1904, d. May 1986) |
| Mother | Mildred Kellett (b. 1908, d. 1997) |
Family: Winton Edwin Williams (b. 27 October 1935, d. 27 June 2014)
| Daughter | Rebbecanne Williams |
| Son | Stephen Williams |
Biography
| Birth | 23 May 1936 | Alice Irish was born on 23 May 1936 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. |
| Marriage | 15 August 1959 | Winton Edwin Williams and she were married on 15 August 1959 at Middletown Methodist Church in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Death | 4 January 1993 | She died on 4 January 1993 in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, |
| Obituary | 6 January 1993 | 6 January 1993, McComb, Pike County, Mississippi, Enterprise-Journal Obituary:. Gainesville, Fla: Alice Irish Williams, 56, a former McComb resident, died Jan. 4, 1993, at her home in Gainesville. ... Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born May 23, 1936 in Newport, R.I. She was the daughter of Mildred K. Irish of Portsmouth, R.I., and the late Harold Irish. She was a first grade teacher at Brentwood School and a Methodist. She also is survived by her husband, Winton "Skip" Williams of Gainesville; one daughter, Becki Williams of Kissimmee, Fla.; one son Stephen Williams of Tempe, Ariz.; and one brother, George Irish of Rockport, Texas. |
| Last Edited | 4 January 2019 |
Winton Edwin Williams
M, #9225, b. 27 October 1935, d. 27 June 2014
Family 1: Jeanne Moberly
Family 2: Alice Irish (b. 23 May 1936, d. 4 January 1993)
| Daughter | Rebbecanne Williams |
| Son | Stephen Williams |
Biography
| Birth | 27 October 1935 | Winton Edwin Williams was born on 27 October 1935 in McComb, Pike County, Mississippi. |
| Marriage | 15 August 1959 | He and Alice Irish were married on 15 August 1959 at Middletown Methodist Church in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, |
| Death | 27 June 2014 | He died on 27 June 2014 in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, |
| Obituary | 29 June 2014 | 29 June 2014, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, Gainesville Sun Obituary:. Winton Edwin "Skip" Williams, 78, died peacefully Friday, June 27, 2014, at Haven Hospice. He is predeceased by his parents, his sister, Anna Catherine Hunt, and his niece, Lauren Hunt. Upon obtaining his Bachelor's degree and completing the Navy ROTC program at Tulane University, he was commissioned and served on a small combatant in the North Atlantic that was part of our Country's Distant Early Warning Line. While serving in the Navy, he met and married the mother of his two children, Alice Irish, of Newport, Rhode Island, who contributed so significantly to his life until her death in early January, 1993. Following his military service, he attended law school at the University of Mississippi and, later, received an advanced degree in law from Yale University. After practicing law and being active in management of small businesses, he joined the faculty of the University of Florida's College of Law in 1969 where he taught commercial law courses and seminars until his retirement in 2003. In addition to authoring books and articles, he gave continuing legal education lectures to lawyers in Florida. He was a visiting professor at law schools in California, Texas, Poland and South Africa. His principal collateral duties in legal education consisted of chairing UF Law's Admissions Committee for many years and serving as a member of the Test Question Review Committee of the Law School Admissions Council. He served on the Board of Directors of Campus USA Credit Union for over 40 years, chairing that Board several times during his tenure. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Moberly, who, since their marriage in December of 1996, has been a loving and generous partner and a devoted grandmother to their six grandchildren. He leaves two children, Becki O'Connor and Stephen Williams; a son-in-law, Michael O'Connor; and a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Williams; Jeanne's daughter, Laura Moberly and her partner, Ron Schwarz; Jeanne's son, Richard Moberly and his wife, Laura McLeod Moberly; and six grandchildren: Sean and Haley O'Connor, Carli and Weston Williams, and Luke and Henry Moberly. He is also survived by his niece, Susan Hunt and his nephew, Robert Hunt. He will be missed by his entire family, his many friends, and by his two Yellow Labs, Bogey and Lilly. Mr. William's Memorial Service will take place at Faith Presbyterian Church, 5916 N.W. 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida at 3:00 P.M. on July 2, 2014, officiated by Reverend Lauris Vidal. A reception from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. will follow at the family's home. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street. |
| Last Edited | 4 January 2019 |