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William Harvey Smallwood 1844–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Sep 1844

Birth Location: Dorton, Pike, Kentucky, United States,

Death Date: 15 Jun 1927

Death Location: Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Elijah Smallwood

Mother: Mary Ratliff

Spouse(s): Morieda Small-Wood

Children(s):

In 1844, William Harvey Smallwood entered the world in Dorton, Pike, Kentucky, United States,, born to Elijah Randolph Smallwood And Mary Elizabeth Ratliff. In 1850, William Harvey Smallwood resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, William Harvey Smallwood resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA. William Harvey Smallwood married Mary M Reece, Morieda Small Wood. William Harvey Smallwood passed away in 1927 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, William Harvey Smallwood entered the world in Dorton, Pike, Kentucky, United States,, born to Elijah Randolph Smallwood And Mary Elizabeth Ratliff.
  • In 1850, William Harvey Smallwood resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, William Harvey Smallwood resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Harvey Smallwood married Mary M Reece, Morieda Small Wood.
  • William Harvey Smallwood passed away in 1927 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Smallwood's Ancestors

Self
William Smallwood
1844–1927
Birth Place: Dorton, Pike, Kentucky, United States,
Parents
Elijah Randolph Smallwood
1819–1898
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Ratliff
1816–1893
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Elijah ("Big Lige" Randolph Smallwood) I
1790–1851
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Edith (Osborne) Edwards
1793–1855
, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
John (Washington "Wash") Ratliff
1792–1857
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Nancy Nester
1789–1850
Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Smallwood
1773–1850
Sarah Clark
1763–1856
David Jr
1774–1828
Jane Osborne
1777–1851
Nathan Ratliff
1762–1835
Martha Farmer
1764–1835
Johann Nester
1766–1823
Catherine Goad
1764–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Smallwood
1735–1812
Tabitha Humphreys
1740–1809
David Sr
1745–1782
Elizabeth Morris
1745–1827
Enoch Osborne
1741–1818
Jane Hash
1751–1810
William Ratliff
1731–1821
Susannah Curtis
1731–1810
Jeremiah Farmer
1740–1792
Martha Knight
1740–1788
Johann Nester
1739–1836
Maria (Parbares?)
1739–1769
Abraham Goad
1740–1816
Anne Ayres
1740–1788

William Smallwood's Timeline

12 Records

1844
11 Sep 1844
Birth of William Harvey Smallwood in Dorton, Pike, Kentucky, United States,
Dorton, Pike, Kentucky, United States,
1850
1850
Age 6
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in District 9, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 9, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 46
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in Precinct 9, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 9, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1898
28 Apr 1898
Age 54
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in Dorton, Pike, Kentucky
Dorton, Pike, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 56
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1903
1 Jul 1903
Age 59
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in Dorton, Kentucky, USA
Dorton, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
William Harvey Smallwood resided here in Waynesburg, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
Waynesburg, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
1927
15 Jun 1927
Age 83
Death of William Harvey Smallwood in Waynesburg, Lincoln, Kentucky, United States,
Waynesburg, Lincoln, Kentucky, United States,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1844
    Event Place: Dorton, Pike, Kentucky, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waynesburg, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: T625_586; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 82
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Page: 691d; Enumeration District: 102
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 112A
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0079
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M653_392; Page: 797; Family History Library Fil
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T624_499; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1374512
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 454a
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 16 Jun 1927; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.5856343,0.5054995,0.74093354&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 454a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M653_392; Page: 797; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 112A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Copies of Nonpopulation Census Schedules for Kentucky, 1960-1964; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Page: 691d; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Dorton, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 48
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Central Record; Publication Date: 6 May 1898; Publication Place: Lancaster, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0079

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Dorton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T624_499; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1374512

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waynesburg, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waynesburg, Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: T625_586; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 82

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1927
    Event Place: Waynesburg, Lincoln, Kentucky, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 16 Jun 1927; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.5856343,0.5054995,0.74093354&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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