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Philip Smith 1815–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1815

Birth Location: Galen, Wayne, New York, USA

Death Date: 08 Sep 1906

Death Location: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Father: Nathaniel Smith

Mother: Ruthe Pettis

Spouse(s): Laura Ferguson

Children(s): Mary Smith, George Smith, James Smith

The story of Philip Smith began in 1815 in Galen, Wayne, New York, USA. In 1840, Philip Smith resided in Bristol, Lapeer, Michigan, United States. In 1850, Philip Smith resided in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan. Philip Smith married Laura Lura Ferguson, and had children including George Smith, James Smith, Mary Jennie Smith. Philip Smith passed away in 1906 in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Philip Smith began in 1815 in Galen, Wayne, New York, USA.
  • In 1840, Philip Smith resided in Bristol, Lapeer, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1850, Philip Smith resided in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan.
  • Philip Smith married Laura Lura Ferguson, and had children including George Smith, James Smith, Mary Jennie Smith.
  • Philip Smith passed away in 1906 in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Smith
1788–1855
Birth Location: Monroe County, New York, USA
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Ruthe Pettis
1789–1852
Birth Location: Washington County, New York, USA
RP

Spouses(s)

Laura Ferguson
1821–1897
Birth Location: Wayne County, New York, USA
LF

Children(s)

Mary Smith
1855–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
MS
George Smith
1852–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
GS
James Smith
1841–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
JS

Philip Smith's Ancestors

Self
Philip Smith
1815–1906
Birth Place: Galen, Wayne, New York, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Smith
1788–1855
Monroe County, New York, USA
Ruthe Pettis
1789–1852
Washington County, New York, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Philip Smith's Descendants

1.
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Philip Smith (22 Jan 1815–08 Sep 1906) m. Laura ("Lura") Ferguson (1821–1897)
  1. 1. Mary (Jennie) Smith 1855–
  2. 2. George Smith 1852–
  3. 3. James Smith 1841–

Philip Smith's Timeline

8 Records

1815
22 Jan 1815
Birth of Philip Smith in Galen, Wayne, New York, USA
Galen, Wayne, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 25
Philip Smith resided here in Bristol, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Bristol, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1850
1850
Age 35
Philip Smith resided here in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan
Almont, Lapeer, Michigan
1860
1860
Age 45
Philip Smith resided here in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 55
Philip Smith resided here in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 65
Philip Smith resided here in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 85
Philip Smith resided here in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan
Almont, Lapeer, Michigan
1906
08 Sep 1906
Age 91
Death of Philip Smith in Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, USA
Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1815
    Event Place: Galen, Wayne, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008530903; Roll Number: 94; Certificate Number: 9
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 118D; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 0244
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M593_684; Page: 28A; Image: 59; Family History Library Film: 552183
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 724; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240724
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M653_549; Page: 861; Image: 218; Family History Library Film: 803549
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M432_354; Page: 328B; Image: 21

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bristol, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bristol, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 207; Page: 27; Image: 58; Family History Library Film: 0014796

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M432_354; Page: 328B; Image: 21

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M653_549; Page: 861; Image: 218; Family History Library Film: 803549

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M593_684; Page: 28A; Image: 59; Family History Library Film: 552183

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 118D; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 0244

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: 724; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240724

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M593_684; Page: 28A; Image: 59; Family History Library Film: 552183

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Sep 1906
    Event Place: Almont, Lapeer, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008530903; Roll Number: 94; Certificate Number: 9
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
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