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Wesley Smith 1815–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jan 1815

Birth Location: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 2 April 1902

Death Location: Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Joshua Jr

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Mary Killen

Children(s): Davis Smith, John Smith, James Abilene

In 1815, Wesley Smith entered the world in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States, born to Joshua Smith Jr And Mary Smith. In 1850, Wesley Smith resided in Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, Wesley Smith resided in Colorado, Texas, USA. Wesley Smith married Mary Farr, Mary Killen, and had children including Davis Gurley Smith, James Amasa Smith Csa Early Abilene, John C Smith. Wesley Smith passed away in 1902 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Wesley Smith entered the world in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States, born to Joshua Smith Jr And Mary Smith.
  • In 1850, Wesley Smith resided in Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, Wesley Smith resided in Colorado, Texas, USA.
  • Wesley Smith married Mary Farr, Mary Killen, and had children including Davis Gurley Smith, James Amasa Smith Csa Early Abilene, John C Smith.
  • Wesley Smith passed away in 1902 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Jr
1765–1844
Birth Location: Prince William, Virginia
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Mary Smith
1774–1848
Birth Location: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Killen
1823–1891
Birth Location: Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America
MK

Children(s)

Davis Smith
1841–1923
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
DS
John Smith
1854–
Birth Location: Texas
JS
James Abilene
1843–1930
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi
JA

Wesley Smith's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Smith
1815–1902
Birth Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Joshua Smith Jr
1765–1844
Prince William, Virginia
Mary Smith
1774–1848
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jno Smith
1730–1795
Somerset County, Maryland, USA
William Anderson
1744–1780
Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ulster Province, North Ireland
Nancy Stinson
1750–1827
Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Anderson
1720–1777
Ann Neven
1726–1806
Robert Stephenson
1750–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Anderson(Scotland)
1697–1768
Margaret Craig
1700–
Charles Neven
1696–1730
Margaret Bruce
1691–1732

Wesley Smith's Descendants

1.
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Wesley Smith (4 Jan 1815–2 April 1902) m. Mary Killen (1 January 1823–5 December 1891)
  1. 1. Davis (Gurley) Smith 1841–1923
  2. 2. John (C) Smith 1854–
  3. 3. James (Amasa Smith - CSA, early) Abilene 1843–1930
    1. 1. Harvey (McLeary) Smith 1869–1952
      1. 1. Wallace (Smith) Sr. 1908–1977
        1. 1. Flossie (Jane) Stovall

Wesley Smith's Timeline

7 Records

1815
4 Jan 1815
Birth of Wesley Smith in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 35
Wesley Smith resided here in Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Wesley Smith resided here in Colorado, Texas, USA
Colorado, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
Wesley Smith resided here in Precinct 4, Colorado, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Colorado, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 85
Wesley Smith resided here in Abilene Ward 2, Taylor, Texas, USA
Abilene Ward 2, Taylor, Texas, USA
1902
2 April 1902
Age 87
Death of Wesley Smith in Abilene, Jones, Texas, USA
Abilene, Jones, Texas, USA
1902
14 May 1902
Age 87
Wesley Smith - Probate in Taylor, Texas, USA
Taylor, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1815
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 4337838
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Colorado, Texas; Roll: 1297; Page: 403B; Enumeration District: 050
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Abilene Ward 2, Taylor, Texas; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1241672
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Colorado, Texas; Roll: M653_1291; Page: 125; Family History Library Film: 805291
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: M432_378; Page: 3B; Image: 11
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: M432_378; Page: 3B; Image: 11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Colorado, Texas; Roll: M653_1291; Page: 125; Family History Library Film: 805291

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Colorado, Texas; Roll: 1297; Page: 403B; Enumeration District: 050

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Abilene Ward 2, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Abilene Ward 2, Taylor, Texas; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1241672

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 April 1902
    Event Place: Abilene, Jones, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Wills and Probate Records, 1833-1974, Texas, Taylor County, Probate Records; Author: Taylor County (Texas). County Clerk; Probate Place: Taylor, Texas
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 4337838
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 May 1902
    Event Place: Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Wills and Probate Records, 1833-1974, Texas, Taylor County, Probate Records; Author: Taylor County (Texas). County Clerk; Probate Place: Taylor, Texas
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