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Clarissa Smith 1805–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Nov 1805

Birth Location: Schoharie, New York, USA

Death Date: 23 Mar 1882

Death Location: Macoupin County, Illinois, USA

Father: Darius Phelps

Mother: Polly Phelps

Spouse(s): Comfort Smith

Children(s): Orson Smith, Edwin Smith, Wallace Smith, Melvina Felkins, Mary Chandler, Mortimer Smith, Comfort III, Rufus Smith, Oscar Smith

The story of Clarissa Smith began in 1805 in Schoharie, New York, USA. In 1850, Clarissa Smith resided in Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois. In 1860, Clarissa Smith resided in Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, United St. Clarissa Smith married Comfort Smith, and had children including Comfort Darius Smith Iii, Edwin Smith, Mary H Chandler, Melvina Felkins, Mortimer Smith, Orson P Smith, Oscar Smith, Rufus Smith, Wallace Smith. Clarissa Smith passed away in 1882 in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Clarissa Smith began in 1805 in Schoharie, New York, USA.
  • In 1850, Clarissa Smith resided in Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois.
  • In 1860, Clarissa Smith resided in Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, United St.
  • Clarissa Smith married Comfort Smith, and had children including Comfort Darius Smith Iii, Edwin Smith, Mary H Chandler, Melvina Felkins, Mortimer Smith, Orson P Smith, Oscar Smith, Rufus Smith, Wallace Smith.
  • Clarissa Smith passed away in 1882 in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA.

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Clarissa Smith's Ancestors

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Clarissa Smith
1805–1882
Birth Place: Schoharie, New York, USA
Parents
Darius Phelps
1772–1861
Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Polly Phelps
1778–1867
Catskill, Greene County, New York, USA
Grandparents
Capt (Ichabod) Phelps
1749–1810
Hebron, Tolland County, CT
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Bristol
1750–1813
Hebron Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Isaak Overbaugh
1752–1830
Catskill, Greene, New York, USA
Maria Overbaugh
1758–
Catskill, Greene, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
ELIJAH I
1724–1781
Jemima Wilson
1724–1780
Hiel Bristol
1733–1815
Elizabeth Hine
1742–1816
Johann Overbaugh
1713–1754
Sarah Dubois
1722–1786
Johannes Overpagh
1722–1793
Maritje Worms
1724–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Noah Phelps
1694–1764
Marie Dyer
1690–1764
Samuel Wilson
1689–1762
Jemima Lewis
1700–1701
Samuel Bristol
1706–1774
Esther Sanford
1705–1792
Benjamin DuBOIS
1697–1767
Catryntjen SUYLANDT
1709–1759
Johan Overbaugh
1684–1734
Maria Thonius
1683–1753
FREDERICK WORMER
1709–1770
Marytje Schaayk
1708–1769

Clarissa Smith's Descendants

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Clarissa Smith (6 Nov 1805–23 Mar 1882) m. Comfort Smith (6 Aug 1800–11 Nov 1870)
  1. 1. Orson (P) Smith 1848–1918 m. Nina (May Tunningly (2nd) wife) 1895– m. Melinda (Jane) Miller 1851–1901
    1. 1. Lillie (M.) Smith 1874–1943 m. Charles Marko 1874–1953
      1. 1. Delores Hickey 1906–1978 m. Ernest (C) Hickey 1899–1986
        1. 1. Reta (Ellen) Hickey 1928–1985 m. Walter (Dennis) Orenchuk 1917–1987 m. Orville (Lee) McDonald 1886–1990
        2. 2. Mrs (Kathleen) Elderkin 1924–1981
        3. 3. June (L) McNalty 1926–2020 m. alexander McNolty 1924–1957 m. Ernest (N) Parsons 1930–1996
        4. 4. Leslie (Wayne (Went by Wayne)) Hickey 1941–2022
        5. 5. Carl (Ernest) Hickey 1933–2008 m. Merle (Eunice) Hamilton 1939–1975
        6. 6. Raymond (Leroy) Hickey 1936–1956
        7. 7. Gail (Marguerite) Hickey 1944–2024 m. Stanley (Lawrence) Andres 1942–1990
      2. 2. Elma Marko 1903–1980 m. John (Loyd) Lorson 1897–1978
        1. 1. Opal (Lillian) Larson 1931–2016 m. James (Charles) MacNeill 1935–2012 m. Frank (Lawrence (Larry)) Beaton 1932–2009
        2. 2. Lloyd (Charles) Larson 1927–1983 m. Ellen (Ethel) Wilson 1935–2022
        3. 3. Roy (Milton) Larson 1933–2010 m. Lois (M.) Larson –1933
      3. 3. Alory Marko 1907–
      4. 4. Ruth Marko 1905–
      5. 5. Flora (Marguerite) Marko 1914–
      6. 6. Roscoe (Melvin) Marko 1909–1982 m. Hazel (Metelea Warland) Pockett 1914–1987
        1. 1. SHIRLEY (may) Marko 1935–1936
        2. 2. CHARLES (august) Marko 1934–1994 m. Laura (Louise) Balcane 1927–1977
        3. 3. Russell (Howard) Marko 1936–1966
        4. 4. Joyce Marko 1939–2000 m. Carl Ryz 1922–2008
      7. 7. Russel (Howard) Marko 1913–1984 m. Marjorie (Evelyn) Larson 1915–2001
        1. 1. Kenneth (Raymond) Marko 1938–1983
      8. 8. Alva (Milton) Marko 1908–1969 m. Ruth (Eileen) Marko 1914–1982
        1. 1. Cyrus (Charles) Marko 1937–2011
        2. 2. Irvin (Milton) Marko 1935–2021
        3. 3. Steve (Alva) Marko 1942–2018
        4. 4. Iona Marko-Boutet 1945–2014
    2. 2. Otis (V.) Smith 1884–1960 m. Zeda (Odelle) Patterson 1886– m. Madge (Newans) (Strayer) 1896–1955
      1. 1. Eunice Smith 1910–
      2. 2. Harold (Victor) Smith 1913–
      3. 3. Ralph (E) Smith 1906–
      4. 4. Eva (B) Smith 1908–
    3. 3. Alice (May) Smith 1871–1916 m. William (Lindsey) Conlee 1867–1946
      1. 1. Mae Daugherty 1896–1972 m. John (Medford) Daugherty 1895–1976
      2. 2. Lee (Roscoe) Conlee 1897–1954 m. May unknown 1908–
      3. 3. Oscar (Melvin) Conlee 1899–1961 m. Lillian Delaney 1900–
        1. 1. Marjorie Conlee 1921–1991
      4. 4. Elsie Williamson 1901–1976 m. Harry Williamson 1895–1944
        1. 1. Alice (Margarete) Williamson 1926–1994 m. Jack Dorris –2000
        2. 2. Melvin (Earl) Williamson 1923–1986
        3. 3. Roscoe (Eugene) Williamson 1929–1998
      5. 5. Opal (Ruth) Conlee 1895–1988 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Weller 1895–1977
        1. 1. Vesta (Fae) Weller 1929–1932
        2. 2. Estel ((Doc) Norman) Weller 1924–2001 m. Marcella Belk 1924–2015
        3. 3. Verda (Ruth) Downing 1929–2007 m. Glendon (Carl) Downing 1921–1994
        4. 4. Velma (Lorene) Weller 1919–2013 m. Arthur (A) Wiese 1912–1997
      6. 6. Infants CONLEE 1893–1894
    4. 4. Julia (Marie) Smith 1873–1946 m. Robert (P) Duncan 1870–1939
      1. 1. Orin (Victor) Duncan 1902–1979 m. Virginia 1913– m. Vera (Leah (Pealcroft Duncan)) Dahman 1902–1993
    5. 5. Ida (Violet) Smith 1877–1957 m. Albert (W Marko) Senior 1868–1953
      1. 1. Minnie (A) Marko 1903–1980 m. **PHILLIP (CONRAD HENRY -) BLOOME** 1897–1977
        1. 1. Eileen Bloome 1923–2006 m. Eugene (Ernst) Peters 1922–2001
        2. 2. **MARVIN (EARL -) BLOOME** 1924–2007
      2. 2. Vesta (Viola) Marco 1911–1999
      3. 3. Albert (W Marko) Jr. 1914–1996 m. Margaret Grotts 1913–2003
      4. 4. Nellie (G) Marko 1900–1997 m. Victor (Gus) Borman 1893–1972
        1. 1. Carl (Victor) Borman 1920–1999
        2. 2. Isabel Borman 1926–2008
        3. 3. Ralph (E) Borman 1924–1983
      5. 5. Marie (M) Marko 1899–1969 m. Clarence (Emil) Kasten 1898–1938 m. William (Quincy) Rigsbey 1885–1976
        1. 1. Norman (Grant) Kasten 1928–2005 m. Marjorie (Anna 'Margie' (Kasten)(Burkheimer)(Hall)) Cravey 1935–2000
    6. 6. Amy (Gertrude) Smith 1881–1965 m. Charles (Alfred Sissons) Sr. –1957
      1. 1. Bertha (Marie) Sissons 1906–1989 m. Burdette (Vivian) Brownlee 1902–1995
        1. 1. Robert (Alfred) Brownlee 1944–2003
      2. 2. Samuel (Orson) Sissons 1910–1979 m. Thurza (Helen) Riley 1914–1973
        1. 1. Nadine (Mary) Sissons 1940–2008
      3. 3. Mildred (Jane) Sissons 1903–1989 m. George (Keith Falconer) Muirhead 1901–1984
        1. 1. Peter (Keith) Muirhead 1928–2004 m. Norma Johnson 1928–2017
        2. 2. Donna (Leone) Muirhead 1930–2005
      4. 4. Doris (Fay) Sissons 1904–1979 m. Cecil (George) Kritzwiser 1904–1962 m. Clyde (M) Haug 1916–1987
        1. 1. Clifford McLellan 1924–2004
        2. 2. Wimbourne (Aubrey George) McLellan 1926–2010
        3. 3. Helen (Marie) McLellan 1928–2011
        4. 4. Walter (Cecil) Austman 1932–2010 m. Doreen (Shirley) Walker 1933–2013
      5. 5. Amy (Belle (went by Belle)) Sissons 1912–2007 m. James (Edward) Alexander 1908–1986
        1. 1. Karen (Elizabeth) Alexander 1938–2003
        2. 2. David (Edward) Alexander 1940–1962
      6. 6. Emma (Louise) Sissons 1914–1977 m. Roy (William) Kidd 1885–1956
        1. 1. Nancy (Emeline) Kidd 1943–2001 m. Alan (Eugene) Searls 1942–2002
      7. 7. Charles (Alfred Sissons) Jr. 1915–1990
      8. 8. Ida (Pearl) Sissons 1918–1933
      9. 9. Ada (Patricia) Sissons 1918–1937 m. Huell (Dean) Benge 1914–1952
        1. 1. Boy Benge 1936–1936
        2. 2. Ida Benge 1937–1937
    7. 7. Arthur Smith 1877–1877
  2. 2. Edwin Smith 1833–
  3. 3. Wallace Smith 1835–1872
  4. 4. Melvina Felkins 1837–1916
  5. 5. Mary (H) Chandler 1842–1894 m. John (Pickney) Chandler 1830–1896
    1. 1. Sarah (Melvina) Chandler 1867–1882
    2. 2. Frank (Eddie) Chandler 1872–1954
    3. 3. Ralph (Waldo) Chandler 1874–1948
    4. 4. Edna (Ettie) Chandler 1877–1947
    5. 5. Clarissa (Celia) Chandler 1865–1929
    6. 6. Ai (Smith) Chandler 1869–1869
    7. 7. Wallace (George) Chandler 1863–1932 m. Aquila (Mae) Clevenger 1869–1933
      1. 1. Everett (Miles) Chandler 1894–1894
      2. 2. Alta Anthony 1895–1997 m. George Anthony 1890–1956 m. Daniel Carmody 1879–1948
        1. 1. Dale (Elmo) Anthony 1927–2002
        2. 2. Lorence (Wilbert) Carmody 1921–1921
      3. 3. Neil (Elmo) Chandler 1898–1954
      4. 4. Theron (Harold) Chandler 1900–1978 m. Margaret (Catherine) Weatherford 1906–1979
        1. 1. Alfred (Owen) Chandler 1932–1999
        2. 2. Thomas (Theron) Chandler 1935–1989
        3. 3. Eunice Messersmith 1944–2010
      5. 5. Owen (Dale) Chandler 1902–1965 m. Helen (Martha) Humphrey 1904–1997
        1. 1. William (Parnell) Chandler 1931–1998
        2. 2. Edna (Ruth) Chandler 1933–1986
        3. 3. Frances (Belle) Chandler 1935–2010 m. Robert (Wesley) Parker 1927–1997
        4. 4. Florence (Belle) Chandler 1935–1994
      6. 6. Esther Paul 1910–1993 m. Herman (Luther) Paul 1904–1990
  6. 6. Mortimer Smith 1828–1895 m. Lydia (Jane) Clarke 1830–1896
    1. 1. Maria (Ann) Smith 1854–1887 m. John Baker 1851–1933
      1. 1. Ira (Cleveland) Baker 1885–1963
      2. 2. Oscar (Alexander) Baker 1880–1914
      3. 3. Harry (Martin) Baker 1882–
      4. 4. Mark (Mortimer) Baker 1887–
      5. 5. Maybell (Florence) Baker 1877–1935
      6. 6. James (Hurman) Baker 1876–1876
      7. 7. George (Franklin) Baker 1875–1875
    2. 2. Rolland (M.) Smith 1871– m. Luella Smith 1875–
      1. 1. Fred (j) Smith 1893–
      2. 2. Lela (M) Smith 1899–
    3. 3. Sophionia (C.) Bishop 1872–
    4. 4. Cora (Ann) SMITH 1858–1950
    5. 5. Mark (Franklin) Smith 1861– m. Tessie (Leach) Gibson 1869–1951
      1. 1. Ralph Smith 1893– m. May Doerr 1896–1964
        1. 1. Earl (Franklin) Smith 1925–
        2. 2. Ralph (W Smith) Smith 1923–
  7. 7. Comfort (Darius Smith) III 1840–1926 m. Priscilla (Wood) Smith 1846–1928
    1. 1. Cora (I.) Knapp 1869–1959 m. William (J) Knapp 1863–1939
    2. 2. James (C.) Smith 1866–1950 m. Mary (C) Smith 1867–1958
      1. 1. Bessie Smith 1893–1963 m. Leroy (R) Stagg 1887–1950 m. Per (Emil) Forslund 1893–1952
        1. 1. James (Alfred) Stagg 1915–1983 m. Ruth (Earline) Henson 1922–2010
        2. 2. Alberta (Faye) Stagg 1913–1985
        3. 3. Russell (L) Stagg 1909–
      2. 2. Ira (C) Smith 1895– m. Anna Smith 1901–
      3. 3. Fred (Stewart) Smith 1898–1957 m. Esther (Uel) Weidenheimer 1898–1957 m. Mildred (E) Thompson 1901–
        1. 1. Dorothy Hough 1930–1993 m. Harold (Raymond) Swartz 1928–1998
    3. 3. Zella (Florence) Smith 1871–1949
    4. 4. Edith Seiger 1886–1977 m. Floyd Zeiger 1891– m. Lee (Roy) Cox 1879–1952 m. Floyd (T.) Zeiger 1891–1973 m. R (H) Harper 1886–
      1. 1. Glenda (H) Zeiger 1909–1978 m. Ted (John) Shumaker 1900–1979
        1. 1. Patti (June) Shumaker 1929–1996 m. Earl (Jerome) Johnson 1926–1990
      2. 2. Carroll (Duane) Zeiger 1920–1999 m. Joan Bower 1921–
        1. 1. Nancy (Carol) Zeiger 1943–2004
        2. 2. Gail (Anne) Zeiger 1949–2022
    5. 5. Nellie (Rachel) Smith 1880–
    6. 6. oscar Smith 1874–1875
  8. 8. Rufus Smith 1844–1918 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Molen 1848–
    1. 1. Olive Palmer 1869–1942 m. William (Lyman) Palmer 1867–1956
      1. 1. Clarence (Wilbur) Palmer 1890–1983 m. Mary (Magdalen) Huber 1890–1973
        1. 1. Wilma (Charlotte) Palmer 1918–1998
        2. 2. Claude (Wilbur) Palmer 1923–1990
        3. 3. Bruce (William) Palmer 1925–2006 m. Juanita (Yvonne) Groves 1924–2011
      2. 2. Beulah (Izora) Palmer 1893–1986 m. William (Henry) Fisher 1893–1974
        1. 1. William (Howard) Fisher 1916–1952
        2. 2. Donald (Shirl) Fisher 1916–1956 m. Gertrude Loorya 1921–2010
        3. 3. Richard (M) Fisher 1924–2004
      3. 3. Lillie Palmer 1897–
      4. 4. Vera (Neva) Palmer 1899–
      5. 5. Inez (Lorraine) Palmer 1904–1995
    2. 2. Robert ((Burt) Newton) Smith 1870–
    3. 3. Tina (M.) Smith 1876–
  9. 9. Oscar Smith 1830–1910 m. Sarah (Jane) Boggess 1834–1864
    1. 1. Charles (Leslie) Smith 1858–1883
    2. 2. Martha (Clarissa) Smith 1861–1929
    3. 3. Henry (Comfort) Smith 1852–1927
    4. 4. George (Wallace) Smith 1856–1930

Clarissa Smith's Timeline

7 Records

1805
6 Nov 1805
Birth of Clarissa Smith in Schoharie, New York, USA
Schoharie, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Clarissa Smith resided here in Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois
Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 55
Clarissa Smith resided here in Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 65
Clarissa Smith resided here in Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 75
Clarissa Smith resided here in South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1882
23 May 1882
Age 77
Death of Clarissa Smith in Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1882
23 Mar 1882
Age 77
Death of Clarissa Smith in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
Macoupin County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1805
    Event Place: Schoharie, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 232; Family History Film: 1254232; Page: 320A; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0641
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 196A; Image: 393; Family History Library Film: 545749
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 89; Image: 89; Family History Library Film: 803206
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 213A; Image: 183
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 213A; Image: 183

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 89; Image: 89; Family History Library Film: 803206

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 11 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 196A; Image: 393; Family History Library Film: 545749

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 232; Family History Film: 1254232; Page: 320A; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0641

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Palmyra, Ill
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1882
    Event Place: Macoupin, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Macoupin County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

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