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Susan H Pretty Star Smith 1833–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1833

Birth Location: South Dakota

Death Date: abt 1861

Death Location: Fort Laramie, Goshen, Wyoming, USA

Father: John Retan

Mother: Polly Lemy

Spouse(s): Henry Smith

Children(s): Emma Smith, Mary Smith, Sarah Smith, Rachel Smith

The story of Susan H Pretty Star Smith began in 1833 in South Dakota. In 1850, Susan H Pretty Star Smith resided in Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA. In 1855, Susan H Pretty Star Smith resided in Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA. Susan H Pretty Star Smith married Henry J Smith, and had children including Emma Garnier Smith, Mary Smith, Rachel Arvesta Smith, Sarah Smith. Susan H Pretty Star Smith passed away in 1861 in Fort Laramie, Goshen, Wyoming, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Susan H Pretty Star Smith began in 1833 in South Dakota.
  • In 1850, Susan H Pretty Star Smith resided in Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Susan H Pretty Star Smith resided in Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA.
  • Susan H Pretty Star Smith married Henry J Smith, and had children including Emma Garnier Smith, Mary Smith, Rachel Arvesta Smith, Sarah Smith.
  • Susan H Pretty Star Smith passed away in 1861 in Fort Laramie, Goshen, Wyoming, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Retan
1809–1870
Birth Location: Wantage, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
JR
Polly Lemy
–1834
Birth Location: –
PL

Spouses(s)

Henry Smith
1827–1893
Birth Location: Pulteney, Steuben County, New York, United States of America
HS

Children(s)

Emma Smith
1859–1946
Birth Location: Oglala Sioux, Wyoming
ES
Mary Smith
1853–
Birth Location: –
MS
Sarah Smith
1855–1932
Birth Location: –
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Rachel Smith
1855–1905
Birth Location: Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA
RS

Susan Smith's Ancestors

Self
Susan Smith
1833–1861
Birth Place: South Dakota
Parents
John Retan
1809–1870
Wantage, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Polly Lemy
–1834
Grandparents
Barnet Rutan
1790–1870
Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Sarah ("Sally") Drew
1788–1846
Putnam, New York
Great-Grandparents
Gilbert II
1769–1855
Susannah Washburn
1770–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gilbert SR
1732–1812
Sarah Hunt
1732–1769

Susan Smith's Descendants

1.
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Susan (H Pretty Star) Smith (abt 1833–abt 1861) m. Henry (J) Smith (abt 1827–13 October 1893)
  1. 1. Emma (Garnier) Smith 1859–1946 m. Richard (Clancy) Stirk 1854–1941
    1. 1. George (L) Stirk 1892–1943 m. Elizabeth Coltier 1892–1943
      1. 1. Maxine (Berdina) Stirk 1912–1988 m. George (A) Sites 1906–1976
        1. 1. Mariett Sites 1933–1978 m. Donald (E.) Cunningham 1929–2000
      2. 2. Louise (Olive) Stirk 1923–2003
      3. 3. Maris Stirk 1918–2000
      4. 4. Eileene Stirk 1919–
    2. 2. Rosa Stirk 1881–1956
    3. 3. Alice Stirk 1883–1883
    4. 4. Ellen Stirk 1886–1982
    5. 5. Prudence ((Prudy) E.) Stirk 1883–1973
    6. 6. Nellie Stirk 1894–1986
    7. 7. James Stirk 1882–1905
    8. 8. Richard (D) Stirk 1887–1962
    9. 9. Anthony ((Tony)) Stirk 1879–1958
    10. 10. Louisa Stirk 1889–1946
    11. 11. Louise (Stirk) Colhoff 1890–
  2. 2. Mary Smith 1853–
  3. 3. Sarah Smith 1855–1932
  4. 4. Rachel (Arvesta) Smith 1855–1905

Susan Smith's Timeline

7 Records

1833
abt 1833
Birth of Susan H Pretty Star Smith in South Dakota
South Dakota
1850
1850
Age 17
Susan H Pretty Star Smith resided here in Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA
Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 22
Susan H Pretty Star Smith resided here in Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA
Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Susan H Pretty Star Smith resided here in Howard, Howard, Steuben, New York, USA
Howard, Howard, Steuben, New York, USA
1861
abt 1861
Age 28
Death of Susan H Pretty Star Smith in Fort Laramie, Goshen, Wyoming, USA
Fort Laramie, Goshen, Wyoming, USA
1865
Abt 1865
Age 32
Susan H Pretty Star Smith resided here in North Hempstead, Queens County, New York
North Hempstead, Queens County, New York
1865
15 Sep 1865
Age 32
Susan H Pretty Star Smith - Probate in Queens, New York, USA
Queens, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1833
    Event Place: South Dakota
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pulteney, Steuben, New York; Roll: 600; Page: 329b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Pulteney, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Howard, Howard, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Howard, Steuben, New York; Roll: M653_862; Page: 156; Family History Library Film: 803862

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1865
    Event Place: North Hempstead, Queens County, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Wills of Real Estate, 1864-1916 ; Index, 1787-1922; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Queens County); Probate Place: Queens, New York

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1861
    Event Place: Fort Laramie, Goshen, Wyoming, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1865
    Event Place: Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Wills of Real Estate, 1864-1916 ; Index, 1787-1922; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Queens County); Probate Place: Queens, New York
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