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Jefferson Smith 1830–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1830

Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 12 Oct 1863

Death Location: Kentucky, USA

Father: Robert Sr

Mother: Frankey Taylor

Spouse(s): Catherine Swafford

Children(s): Rachel Smith, William Smith, Mary Smith

The story of Jefferson Smith began in 1830 in Clay County, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Jefferson Smith resided in Kentucky, Clay, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Jefferson Smith resided in Clay County, Kentucky, USA. Jefferson Smith married Catherine Kitty Margaret Swafford, and had children including Mary Smith, Rachel Smith, William Bill N Smith. Jefferson Smith passed away in 1863 in Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jefferson Smith began in 1830 in Clay County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Jefferson Smith resided in Kentucky, Clay, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Jefferson Smith resided in Clay County, Kentucky, USA.
  • Jefferson Smith married Catherine Kitty Margaret Swafford, and had children including Mary Smith, Rachel Smith, William Bill N Smith.
  • Jefferson Smith passed away in 1863 in Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jefferson Smith's Ancestors

Self
Jefferson Smith
1830–1863
Birth Place: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Robert Smith Sr
1780–1864
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Frankey Taylor
1796–1840
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Smith) III
1765–1821
North Carolina, USA
Eunice Lewis
1760–1822
Rhode Island
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr.
1735–1800
? Davis
1712–1830
Elias Sr
1730–1814
Susannah Lewis
1726–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1700–1760
Martha Thomas
1680–1739
Thomas Davis
1696–1749
Lydia Chase
1696–1769
Daniel Lewis
1705–1740
Martha Maxson
1704–1804
Zaccheus Reynolds
1692–1758
Susan Maxson
1706–1774

Jefferson Smith's Descendants

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Jefferson Smith (24 Feb 1830–12 Oct 1863) m. Catherine (Kitty Margaret) Swafford (13 Feb 1836–22 Jun 1918)
  1. 1. Rachel Smith 1858–
  2. 2. William (Bill N) Smith 1861–1947 m. Permelia Jackson 1867–1944 m. Mealie Smith 1866–
    1. 1. Kathleen (Kitty) Smith 1890–1977 m. Radford Swafford 1881–1949
      1. 1. James Swafford 1909–1949 m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Jordan 1911–1942
        1. 1. Denver Swafford 1930–2012 m. Evelane Swafford 1928–2006
    2. 2. Allie Smith 1903–1975 m. George Swafford 1898–1981
      1. 1. Marie Swafford 1933–1988 m. Gettis Gibbs 1931–1998
      2. 2. Reid Swafford 1942–2015 m. Betty (Jean) Keen 1945–2015
    3. 3. Pleasant Smith 1883–1962
    4. 4. James Smith 1882–1948
    5. 5. David Smith 1888–
    6. 6. Wyley Smith 1894–1922
    7. 7. Lloyd Smith 1906–1941
    8. 8. Lee Smith 1897–1972
    9. 9. Pleasant Smith 1883–1962
      1. 1. William Smith 1909–1977 m. Hallie Smallwood 1914–1993
        1. 1. Letha Smith 1945–1985 m. Grover Smith 1911–1989
        2. 2. Eugene Smith 1933–2008 m. Geneva Smith 1933–2001
  3. 3. Mary Smith 1863–1938 m. Absolem (P) Hurley 1850–1932
    1. 1. Dora Herley 1884–
    2. 2. Harvey (France) Hurley 1893–
    3. 3. Rachel Hurley 1900–1954
    4. 4. William (T.) Hurley 1872–
    5. 5. Anderson (A.) Hurley 1877–
    6. 6. Mary (A.) Hurley 1879–
    7. 7. Cora (E.) Hurley 1875–
    8. 8. Emer (Hurley) Davis 1882–

Jefferson Smith's Timeline

4 Records

1830
24 Feb 1830
Birth of Jefferson Smith in Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 20
Jefferson Smith resided here in Kentucky, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Jefferson Smith resided here in Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
1863
12 Oct 1863
Age 33
Death of Jefferson Smith in Camp Nelson, Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA
Camp Nelson, Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1830
    Event Place: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Kentucky, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1863
    Event Place: Camp Nelson, Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] U.S., Registers of Deaths of Volunteers
    [3] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries

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