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Martha Smiley 1855–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 February 1855

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 24 April 1929

Death Location: Pocono Lake, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Smiley

Mother: Elizabeth Storm

Spouse(s): Leonard Sherriff

Children(s): Nellie Sherriff, Gertrud Sherriff

In 1855, Martha Smiley entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to James Smiley And Elizabeth Storm. In 1860, Martha Smiley resided in Stroud, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA. Martha Smiley married Leonard Sherriff, and had children including Gertrud Sherriff, Nellie S Sherriff. Martha Smiley passed away in 1929 in Pocono Lake, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Martha Smiley entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to James Smiley And Elizabeth Storm.
  • In 1860, Martha Smiley resided in Stroud, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Martha Smiley married Leonard Sherriff, and had children including Gertrud Sherriff, Nellie S Sherriff.
  • Martha Smiley passed away in 1929 in Pocono Lake, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Smiley
1821–1892
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Elizabeth Storm
1822–1915
Birth Location: Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Leonard Sherriff
1857–
Birth Location: India
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Children(s)

Nellie Sherriff
1884–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Gertrud Sherriff
1890–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Martha Smiley's Ancestors

Self
Martha Smiley
1855–1929
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
James Smiley
1821–1892
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Storm
1822–1915
Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Mister Smiley
1800–
,,Pennsylvania,USA
Rachel Borland
1803–1875
Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA
Andrew (Storm(S)) Jr
1786–1868
Hamilton, Monroe, Pennsylvania, United States
Magalena Hood
1782–1857
Northampton Co., Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
James Borland
1765–1841
Christianna Keller
1757–1843
John Huth
1750–1823
Anna Schmidt
1755–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Smiley's Descendants

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Martha Smiley (16 February 1855–24 April 1929) m. Leonard Sherriff (Oct 1857–)
  1. 1. Nellie (S) Sherriff 1884–
  2. 2. Gertrud Sherriff 1890–

Martha Smiley's Timeline

8 Records

1855
16 February 1855
Birth of Martha Smiley in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 5
Martha Smiley resided here in Stroud, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
Stroud, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
1862
13 Apr 1862
Age 7
Martha Smiley was baptized in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Martha Smiley resided here in Coolbaugh, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
Coolbaugh, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Martha Smiley resided here in Tobyhanna, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
Tobyhanna, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Martha Smiley resided here in Wilkes Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Martha Smiley resided here in Wilkes-Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes-Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1929
24 April 1929
Age 74
Death of Martha Smiley in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1855
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 048001-051000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1597; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 250
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tobyhanna, Monroe, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1157; Page: 416B; Enumeration District: 229
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Coolbaugh, Monroe, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1376; Page: 33B; Family History Library Film: 552875
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilkes Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1241436
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stroud, Monroe, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1142; Page: 764; Family History Library Film: 805142
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Accession Number: Vault BX 9211 .P48360 F51 v.1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Accession Number: Vault BX 9211 .P48360 F51 v.1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Stroud, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stroud, Monroe, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1142; Page: 764; Family History Library Film: 805142

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Coolbaugh, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Coolbaugh, Monroe, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1376; Page: 33B; Family History Library Film: 552875

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tobyhanna, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tobyhanna, Monroe, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1157; Page: 416B; Enumeration District: 229

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wilkes Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilkes Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1241436

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1597; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 250

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 April 1929
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 048001-051000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pocono Lake, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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