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John Smiley 1781–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Dec 1781

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 30 Jan 1854

Death Location: Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Smiley

Mother: Rachel McClarty

Spouse(s): Margaret McClarty

Children(s): William Smiley

In 1781, John Smiley entered the world in Kentucky, United States, born to William Smiley And Rachel Mcclarty. In 1800, John Smiley resided in No Township Listed, Lincoln County, KY. In 1830, John Smiley resided in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA. John Smiley married Margaret Mcclarty, and had children including William Smiley. John Smiley passed away in 1854 in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1781, John Smiley entered the world in Kentucky, United States, born to William Smiley And Rachel Mcclarty.
  • In 1800, John Smiley resided in No Township Listed, Lincoln County, KY.
  • In 1830, John Smiley resided in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA.
  • John Smiley married Margaret Mcclarty, and had children including William Smiley.
  • John Smiley passed away in 1854 in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Smiley
1760–1809
Birth Location: Nelson Co, KY
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Rachel McClarty
1765–1842
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Margaret McClarty
1786–1854
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

William Smiley
1809–1898
Birth Location: Pottinger, Nelson Co., Kentucky
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John Smiley's Ancestors

Self
John Smiley
1781–1854
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States
Parents
William Smiley
1760–1809
Nelson Co, KY
Rachel McClarty
1765–1842
Grandparents
John (Smiley) Pvt
1730–1811
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Ann (Houton) Stewart
1734–1814
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Smiley
1702–1767
Margaret Ranken
1702–1760
John Stewart
1712–1777
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Smiley
1680–1765
Barbara Finerty
1680–1740
Charles Ranken
1670–1730

John Smiley's Descendants

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John Smiley (10 Dec 1781–30 Jan 1854) m. Margaret McClarty (7 Mar 1786–4 Feb 1854)
  1. 1. William Smiley 1809–1898 m. Lucretia Seelye 1812–1842
    1. 1. Seth (William) Smiley 1828–1866 m. Mary (Ruth) Basham 1829–1915
      1. 1. William (Franklin) Smiley 1858–1937 m. Lucretia (Annie) Tucker 1863–1891 m. Roxie (Anne) Lucas 1874–1965 m. Betsey (A.) Carman 1877–1910 m. Joyce Armes 1869–
        1. 1. Mary (Etta) Smiley 1880–1941 m. Burnie (Gratefield) Wilson 1884–1973
        2. 2. Leon (Redmon) Smiley 1891–1945 m. Ruby (Catherine) Allgood 1905–1998 m. Rettie Wheatly 1889–1917
        3. 3. Lorenzo Smiley 1881–
        4. 4. William (Berry) Smiley 1883–1959
        5. 5. Everett Smiley 1895–1916
        6. 6. Pearl ("Pearlie") Smiley 1900–1950 m. Pete Moore 1896–1985
        7. 7. Hollis (D) Smiley 1903–1969
      2. 2. Abner (Allen) Smiley 1856–1939
      3. 3. Sarah (Francis) Smiley 1863–1952
      4. 4. Seth (William) Smiley 1858–
      5. 5. Lucretia (E) Smiley 1854–1875
      6. 6. Mahala (E (Mary)) Smiley 1852–1916
      7. 7. Hester (Ann) Smiley 1850–
      8. 8. Sallie Smiley 1862–
      9. 9. Susan Smiley 1863–
      10. 10. Emily (C) Smiley 1866–1954

John Smiley's Timeline

6 Records

1781
10 Dec 1781
Birth of John Smiley in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1800
1800
Age 19
John Smiley resided here in No Township Listed, Lincoln County, KY
No Township Listed, Lincoln County, KY
1830
1830
Age 49
John Smiley resided here in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1840
1840
Age 59
John Smiley resided here in Johnson, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 69
John Smiley resided here in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1854
30 Jan 1854
Age 73
Death of John Smiley in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States
Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1781
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 155; Page: 97A
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Lincoln County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Franklin, Johnson, Indiana; Series: M19; Roll: 27; Page: 26; Family History Library Film: 0007716

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 84; Page: 279; Family History Library Film: 0007726

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 155; Page: 97A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1854
    Event Place: Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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