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Betsey Smith 1811–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Apr 1811

Birth Location: Clarkson, New York

Death Date: 23 Nov 1894

Death Location: Almont, Michigan, USA

Father: Nathaniel Smith

Mother: Ruthe Pettis

Spouse(s): Richard Fancher

Children(s): Louisa Fancher, Nathaniel Fancher, Elijah Fancher

In 1811, Betsey Smith entered the world in Clarkson, New York, born to Nathaniel Smith And Ruthe Pettis. In 1850, Betsey Smith resided in Attica, Lapeer, Michigan. In 1860, Betsey Smith resided in Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States. Betsey Smith married Richard Fancher, and had children including Elijah Fancher, Louisa Fancher, Nathaniel Fancher. Betsey Smith passed away in 1894 in Almont, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1811, Betsey Smith entered the world in Clarkson, New York, born to Nathaniel Smith And Ruthe Pettis.
  • In 1850, Betsey Smith resided in Attica, Lapeer, Michigan.
  • In 1860, Betsey Smith resided in Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States.
  • Betsey Smith married Richard Fancher, and had children including Elijah Fancher, Louisa Fancher, Nathaniel Fancher.
  • Betsey Smith passed away in 1894 in Almont, Michigan, USA.

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Betsey Smith's Ancestors

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Betsey Smith
1811–1894
Birth Place: Clarkson, New York
Parents
Nathaniel Smith
1788–1855
Monroe County, New York, USA
Ruthe Pettis
1789–1852
Washington County, New York, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Betsey Smith's Descendants

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Betsey Smith (30 Apr 1811–23 Nov 1894) m. Richard Fancher (31 Mar 1806–09 Jul 1849)
  1. 1. Louisa Fancher 1839–1918 m. Josiah Cole 1838–
    1. 1. Melvin (D.) Cole 1867– m. Minerva ("Minnie" E.) Harris 1872–
      1. 1. Ruth (Marie) Cole 1895–1935 m. John (H) Whitney 1893–1955
        1. 1. Edith (A) Whitney 1929–2021 m. Joseph (Theodore Heaphey) Sr. 1920–1988 m. Armand (Neil) Chambers 1925–1995
        2. 2. Eleanor (Louise) Whitney 1924–2006 m. Herman Watjen 1924–2000 m. Michael Sanyk 1917–2000
      2. 2. Edith (M.) Cole 1899–
  2. 2. Nathaniel Fancher 1843– m. Mary Fancher 1846–
    1. 1. Clara (M.) Fancher 1872–
  3. 3. Elijah Fancher 1828–1881

Betsey Smith's Timeline

5 Records

1811
30 Apr 1811
Birth of Betsey Smith in Clarkson, New York
Clarkson, New York
1850
1850
Age 39
Betsey Smith resided here in Attica, Lapeer, Michigan
Attica, Lapeer, Michigan
1860
1860
Age 49
Betsey Smith resided here in Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 69
Betsey Smith resided here in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1894
23 Nov 1894
Age 83
Death of Betsey Smith in Almont, Michigan, USA
Almont, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1811
    Event Place: Clarkson, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 107C; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 0221
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M653_549; Page: 697; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 803549
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M432_354; Page: 355A; Image: 73

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M432_354; Page: 355A; Image: 73

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Attica, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M653_549; Page: 697; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 803549

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 107C; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 0221

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1894
    Event Place: Almont, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

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