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Matthew Ryan Smith 1866–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1866

Birth Location: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 25 Aug 1930

Death Location: Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

Father: Benjamin Smith

Mother: Emily Leftwich

Spouse(s): Lillian Smith, Stella B

Children(s): Ralph Smith, Paul Smith, Walter Smith, Lucille Smith, Lillian Smith, Richard Smith

The story of Matthew Ryan Smith began in 1866 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Matthew Ryan Smith resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Matthew Ryan Smith resided in Council Grove, Morris, Kansas, USA. Matthew Ryan Smith married Lillian Eleanor Smith, Stella B, and had children including Lillian E Smith, Lucille Smith, Paul Smith, Ralph L Smith, Richard Odell Smith, Walter Smith. Matthew Ryan Smith passed away in 1930 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Matthew Ryan Smith began in 1866 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Matthew Ryan Smith resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Matthew Ryan Smith resided in Council Grove, Morris, Kansas, USA.
  • Matthew Ryan Smith married Lillian Eleanor Smith, Stella B, and had children including Lillian E Smith, Lucille Smith, Paul Smith, Ralph L Smith, Richard Odell Smith, Walter Smith.
  • Matthew Ryan Smith passed away in 1930 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Smith
1829–1872
Birth Location: Virginia
BS
Emily Leftwich
1832–1905
Birth Location: White, Tennessee, United States
EL

Spouses(s)

Lillian Smith
1864–1919
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
LS
Stella B
1874–
Birth Location: Illinois
SB

Children(s)

Ralph Smith
1887–
Birth Location: Kansas
RS
Paul Smith
1889–
Birth Location: Kansas
PS
Walter Smith
1891–
Birth Location: Kansas
WS
Lucille Smith
1893–
Birth Location: Kansas
LS
Lillian Smith
1895–
Birth Location: Kansas
LS
Richard Smith
1897–1981
Birth Location: Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas, USA
RS

Matthew Smith's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Smith
1866–1930
Birth Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Smith
1829–1872
Virginia
Emily (Catherine) Leftwich
1832–1905
White, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
William (J) Smith
1783–1853
Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Sarah "Sally") Crawford
1787–1860
Virginia
Wayman Leftwich
1798–1873
Wythe, Virginia, USA
Rebecca Rowland
1799–1871
Summer, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Robert Smith
1755–1841
Jane Henderson
1762–1829
Isaac Leftwich
1776–1810
Mary Engeldow
1775–1840
John Rowland
1771–1821
Margaret Leeper
1780–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Rowland
1740–1792
Martha Looney
1750–1770

Matthew Smith's Descendants

1.
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Matthew (Ryan) Smith (3 Jul 1866–25 Aug 1930) m. Lillian (Eleanor) Smith (23 August 1864–10 July 1919) m. Stella B (abt 1874–)
  1. 1. Ralph (L) Smith 1887–
  2. 2. Paul Smith 1889–
  3. 3. Walter Smith 1891–
  4. 4. Lucille Smith 1893–
  5. 5. Lillian (E) Smith 1895–
  6. 6. Richard (Odell) Smith 1897–1981

Matthew Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1866
3 Jul 1866
Birth of Matthew Ryan Smith in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Matthew Ryan Smith resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
Matthew Ryan Smith resided here in Council Grove, Morris, Kansas, USA
Council Grove, Morris, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 44
Matthew Ryan Smith resided here in Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
Matthew Ryan Smith resided here in Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1930
25 Aug 1930
Age 64
Death of Matthew Ryan Smith in Jackson, Missouri, USA
Jackson, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1866
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Roll: 334; Record Group Title:
    [2] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 341; Volume #: Roll 0341 - Certificates: 43401-43900, 04 Jan 1917-08 Jan 1917
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1192; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0257; Image: 282.0; FHL microfilm: 2340927
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 229; Family History Film: 1254229; Page: 377B; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 0221
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Council Grove, Morris, Kansas; Roll: 491; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240491
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T624_790; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374802
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T624_790; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374802
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 229; Family History Film: 1254229; Page: 377B; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 0221

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Council Grove, Morris, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Council Grove, Morris, Kansas; Roll: 491; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240491

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T624_790; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374802
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T624_790; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374802

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1917
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Roll: 334; Record Group Title:

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1192; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0257; Image: 282.0; FHL microfilm: 2340927

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Yokohama, Japan
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Roll: 334; Record Group Title:

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fairland, Heights, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 341; Volume #: Roll 0341 - Certificates: 43401-43900, 04 Jan 1917-08 Jan 1917

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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