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Hiram Smith 1793–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1793

Birth Location: Montgomery, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 24 June 1866

Death Location: United States

Father: Chester Smith

Mother: Elizabeth Elkins

Spouse(s): Mary Ridpath

Children(s): James Smith

In 1793, Hiram Smith entered the world in Montgomery, Virginia, United States, born to Chester Bullard Smith And Elizabeth Mary Elkins. In 1810, Hiram Smith resided in Wythe, Virginia, USA. In 1820, Hiram Smith resided in Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA. Hiram Smith married Mary Polly Ridpath, and had children including James R Smith. Hiram Smith passed away in 1866 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1793, Hiram Smith entered the world in Montgomery, Virginia, United States, born to Chester Bullard Smith And Elizabeth Mary Elkins.
  • In 1810, Hiram Smith resided in Wythe, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, Hiram Smith resided in Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA.
  • Hiram Smith married Mary Polly Ridpath, and had children including James R Smith.
  • Hiram Smith passed away in 1866 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hiram Smith's Ancestors

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Hiram Smith
1793–1866
Birth Place: Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Parents
Chester Bullard Smith
1773–1794
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Mary) Elkins
1768–1830
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Smith
1740–1777
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England
Marie (Jeanne) Charlier
1730–
Court-Saint-Etienne, Brabsnt, Belgique
Great-Grandparents
Jane Weir
1729–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Weir
1693–1753
Agnes Edmonston
1697–1757

Hiram Smith's Descendants

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Hiram Smith (29 Oct 1793–24 June 1866) m. Mary (Polly) Ridpath (24 August 1793–1880)
  1. 1. James (R) Smith 1819–1879 m. Asineth ("Cynthia") Farmer 1813–1862 m. Theresa ("Thursa" "Thursday" F.) Albright 1835–
    1. 1. Hiram (Thompson) Smith 1838–1917 m. Rachel (Elizabeth) Stone 1840–1923
      1. 1. Cynthia (Mary) Smith 1859–1947 m. John (Sparrel) Ratliff 1858–1939
        1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Ratliff 1878–1947 m. Keen Bevins 1871–1952
        2. 2. Sparrel (Loren) Ratliff 1888–1956 m. Mattie Murphy 1892–
        3. 3. John (Edward) Ratliff 1892–1966 m. Cora (L) Polter 1894–
        4. 4. Lemuel (Joseph) Ratliff 1896–1918 m. May Shortridge 1898–
        5. 5. Julia (M.) Ratliff 1890–1970
        6. 6. Judy (D.) Ratliff 1890–1891
        7. 7. Judy (D) Ratliff 1890–1941
      2. 2. George (Thomas) Smith 1871–1932
      3. 3. Samuel ("Sam" Austin) Smith 1868–1947
      4. 4. Charles (Robert) Smith 1873–1921
      5. 5. Margaret (Laura Elizabeth) Smith 1865–1920
      6. 6. James (William) Smith 1861–1942
    2. 2. Drucilla ("Drucy" C.) Smith 1845–1879
    3. 3. Martha Smith 1842–1843
    4. 4. Mary (Melvina) Smith 1849–1930
    5. 5. Joseph (F W) Smith 1859–1889
    6. 6. George Smith 1847–1856
    7. 7. Diadama (Damy) Smith 1840–1920
    8. 8. James (D.) Smith 1850–1902
    9. 9. Jacob (Terry) Smith 1855–1936
    10. 10. William (Anderson) Smith 1853–1923
    11. 11. John (Henry Chapman) Smith 1843–1914

Hiram Smith's Timeline

13 Records

1793
29 Oct 1793
Birth of Hiram Smith in Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 17
Hiram Smith resided here in Wythe, Virginia, USA
Wythe, Virginia, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 27
Hiram Smith resided here in Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 37
Hiram Smith resided here in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 47
Hiram Smith resided here in Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
1845
1 Nov 1845
Age 52
Hiram Smith resided here in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 57
Hiram Smith resided here in District 48, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
District 48, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
1855
1855
Age 62
Hiram Smith resided here in Hanover, New York, USA
Hanover, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 67
Hiram Smith resided here in Western District, Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Western District, Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
1866
Abt 1866
Age 73
Hiram Smith resided here in Newton, Luzerne, Penna.
Newton, Luzerne, Penna.
1866
24 June 1866
Age 73
Death of Hiram Smith in Pulaski, Virginia, United States
Pulaski, Virginia, United States
1866
13 May 1866
Age 73
Hiram Smith - Probate in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
Sep 1870
Age 77
Hiram Smith resided here in Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1793
    Event Place: Montgomery, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [3] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Western District, Pulaski, Virginia; Roll: M653_1373; Page: 766; Family History L
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 48, Pulaski, Virginia; Roll: 971; Page: 255b
    [6] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia; Roll: 572; Page: 202; Family History Library Film: 0029690
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Wythe, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Wythe, Virginia; Roll: 71; Page: 290; Image: Vam252_71-0541; FHL Roll: 0181431

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia; Page: 184; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 354

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 198; Page: 91; Family History Library Film: 0029677

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia; Roll: 572; Page: 202; Family History Library Film: 0029690

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1845
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Republican Farmer, and Democratic Journal; Publication Date: 1 Nov 1845; Publication Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 48, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 48, Pulaski, Virginia; Roll: 971; Page: 255b

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Hanover, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Western District, Pulaski, Virginia; Roll: M653_1373; Page: 766; Family History L

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1866
    Event Place: Newton, Luzerne, Penna.
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills 1787-1916; Indexes 1787-1918; Author: Luzerne County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Sep 1870
    Event Place: Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Virginia, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: E.d. 2, Hanover
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 June 1866
    Event Place: Pulaski, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills 1787-1916; Indexes 1787-1918; Author: Luzerne County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Miscellaneous County Court Records (Greene County, Tennessee), 1851-1915; Author: Tennessee County Court (Greene County)
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 May 1866
    Event Place: Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills 1787-1916; Indexes 1787-1918; Author: Luzerne County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Miscellaneous County Court Records (Greene County, Tennessee), 1851-1915; Author: Tennessee County Court (Greene County)

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