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Joshua Soule Smith 1845–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1845

Birth Location: Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 10 Dec 1932

Death Location: Old Geeenwood Cemetery, Weatherford, Parker County, Texas

Father: Joshua Smith

Mother: Emily Allen

Spouse(s): Matilda Holston

Children(s): Daisy Buchanan, Joshua Jr, Lillian Chandler, Infant Smith, Rose Otto

The story of Joshua Soule Smith began in 1845 in Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama, United States. In 1850, Joshua Soule Smith resided in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Joshua Soule Smith resided in Southern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA. Joshua Soule Smith married Matilda Caroline Holston, and had children including Daisy S Buchanan, Infant Son Smith, Joshua Soule Smith Jr, Lillian Drayton Chandler, Rose Otto. Joshua Soule Smith passed away in 1932 in Old Geeenwood Cemetery, Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of Joshua Soule Smith began in 1845 in Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1850, Joshua Soule Smith resided in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Joshua Soule Smith resided in Southern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA.
  • Joshua Soule Smith married Matilda Caroline Holston, and had children including Daisy S Buchanan, Infant Son Smith, Joshua Soule Smith Jr, Lillian Drayton Chandler, Rose Otto.
  • Joshua Soule Smith passed away in 1932 in Old Geeenwood Cemetery, Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Smith
1809–1865
Birth Location: Reidsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
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Emily Allen
1814–1898
Birth Location: Watkinsville, Clarke, Georgia, United States
EA

Spouses(s)

Matilda Holston
1850–1937
Birth Location: Alabama
MH

Children(s)

Daisy Buchanan
1881–1959
Birth Location: Arkansas
DB
Joshua Jr
1889–1977
Birth Location: Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, United States of America
JJ
Lillian Chandler
1871–1952
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States of America
LC
Infant Smith
1883–1883
Birth Location: –
IS
Rose Otto
1874–1953
Birth Location: Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, United States of America
RO

Joshua Smith's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Smith
1845–1932
Birth Place: Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama, United States
Parents
Joshua Soule Smith
1809–1865
Reidsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Emily (Bryars) Allen
1814–1898
Watkinsville, Clarke, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Martha (L) Nance
1763–1853
, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Thomas Allen
1781–1857
Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Polly) Cole
1791–1869
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1768–1857
Sarah Byars
1763–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cole
1742–1795
Eleanor Bibb
1745–1832

Joshua Smith's Descendants

1.
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Joshua (Soule) Smith (17 Nov 1845–10 Dec 1932) m. Matilda (Caroline) Holston (31 AUG 1850–16 FEB 1937)
  1. 1. Daisy (S) Buchanan 1881–1959 m. Lee (R) Buchanan 1878–1967
    1. 1. Vaugn Buchanan 1907–1957 m. Ralph Handen 1907–
      1. 1. Emily (Rose) Handen 1934–2006 m. Billy (Dean) Yockey 1933–1968
    2. 2. Rose Buchanan 1913–1982
  2. 2. Joshua (Soule Smith) Jr 1889–1977
  3. 3. Lillian (Drayton) Chandler 1871–1952
  4. 4. Infant (Son) Smith 1883–1883
  5. 5. Rose Otto 1874–1953

Joshua Smith's Timeline

11 Records

1845
17 Nov 1845
Birth of Joshua Soule Smith in Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama, United States
Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 5
Joshua Soule Smith resided here in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Joshua Soule Smith resided here in Southern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Southern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1869
12 Jan 1869
Age 24
Joshua Soule Smith was married in Lebanon, Louisiana
Lebanon, Louisiana
1870
1870
Age 25
Joshua Soule Smith resided here in El Dorado, Union, Arkansas, USA
El Dorado, Union, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Joshua Soule Smith resided here in Weatherford, Parker, Texas, USA
Weatherford, Parker, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
Joshua Soule Smith resided here in Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
Joshua Soule Smith resided here in Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 75
Joshua Soule Smith resided here in Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
1932
22 Dec 1932
Age 87
Joshua Soule Smith resided here in Parker, Texas, United States
Parker, Texas, United States
1932
10 Dec 1932
Age 87
Death of Joshua Soule Smith in Weatherford Parker Texas USA
Weatherford Parker Texas USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1845
    Event Place: Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1869
    Event Place: Lebanon, Louisiana
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Division, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: El Dorado, Union, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Weatherford, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Weatherford Ward 4, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1932
    Event Place: Parker, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Weatherforo, Texas
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1932
    Event Place: Weatherford Parker Texas USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Old Geeenwood Cemetery, Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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