The Shemwell Family

Reuben M Smith SrAge: 94 years18441939

Name
Reuben M Smith Sr
Given names
Reuben M
Surname
Smith
Name suffix
Sr
Birth November 1844 25 24
Note: Birth info based on 1850 Census
Birth of a sisterElizabeth Ann Smith
May 11, 1850 (Age 5 years)
Note: See attached Obituary Card
Census August 20, 1850 (Age 5 years)
Birth of a sisterSarah Margaret Smith
October 17, 1852 (Age 7 years)
Birth of a brotherJames W Smith
1855 (Age 10 years)
Death of a fatherHezekiah Isaac Smith
January 19, 1856 (Age 11 years)
Census June 21, 1860 (Age 15 years)
Marriage of a parentGeorge G HamiltonMartha Jane “Patsy” HoodView this family
October 1, 1861 (Age 16 years)
Citation details: Name George G. Hamilton Sex Male Spouse's Name Martha Smith Spouse's Sex Female Marriage Date 1 Oct 1861 Marriage Place Macoupin, Illinois, United States Marriage Place (Original) Macoupin County, Illinois, United States Event Type Marriage
MarriagePhoebe Melvina StewartView this family
February 1, 1866 (Age 21 years)
Text:
Name: Reuben M. Smith Sex: Male Spouse's Name: Phoebe Mel Stewart Spouse's Sex: Female Marriage Date: 1 Feb 1866 Marriage Place: Macoupin, Illinois, United States Marriage Place (Original): Macoupin County, Illinois, United States Event Type: Marriage
Census August 4, 1870 (Age 25 years)
Birth of a son
#1
William Edgar Smith
1871 (Age 26 years)
Death of a brotherJames W Smith
December 20, 1872 (Age 28 years)
Birth of a son
#2
Reuben M Smith Jr
May 25, 1880 (Age 35 years)
Note: Reuben M Smith Jr Birth Date
Census June 24, 1880 (Age 35 years)
Birth of a son
#3
Charles Ernest Smith
September 10, 1883 (Age 38 years)
Death of a maternal grandmotherAnna McGehee
about 1884 (Age 39 years)
Death of a motherMartha Jane “Patsy” Hood
after 1884 (Age 39 years)

Note: She was mentioned as a beneficiary in Anna McGehee will written in 1884
Marriage of a childReuben M Smith JrCora HeddixView this family
March 11, 1899 (Age 54 years)
Death of a sonReuben M Smith Jr
between 1900 and 1907 (Age 55 years)

Census June 1, 1900 (Age 55 years)
Death of a brotherWilliam Rance Smith
January 9, 1902 (Age 57 years)
Census April 23, 1910 (Age 65 years)
Death of a sisterElizabeth Ann Smith
May 24, 1915 (Age 70 years)
Death of a brotherJosiah S Smith
January 6, 1920 (Age 75 years)
Burial of a brotherJosiah S Smith
1920 (Age 75 years)
Note: Burial details unknown
Census January 30, 1920 (Age 75 years)
Death of a wifePhoebe Melvina Stewart
August 13, 1923 (Age 78 years)
Death of a sisterSarah Margaret Smith
June 13, 1924 (Age 79 years)
Death June 12, 1939 (Age 94 years)
Burial June 12, 1939 (on the date of death)
Cemetery - also add to Place of burial: Evergreen Cemetery
Family with parents - View this family
father
mother
Marriage: December 23, 1838Macoupin, Illinois, United States
10 months
elder brother
3 years
elder brother
3 years
himself
Reuben M Smith Sr
Birth: November 1844 25 24Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Death: June 12, 1939Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States
6 years
younger sister
2 years
younger sister
3 years
younger brother
James W Smith
Birth: 1855 36 34Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Death: December 20, 1872Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Mother’s family with George G Hamilton - View this family
step-father
George G Hamilton
Birth: April 23, 1808Kentucky, United States
Death: September 10, 1871Illinois, United States
mother
Marriage: October 1, 1861Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Family with Phoebe Melvina Stewart - View this family
himself
Reuben M Smith Sr
Birth: November 1844 25 24Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Death: June 12, 1939Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States
wife
Phoebe Melvina Stewart
Birth: January 20, 1847 32 31Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Death: August 13, 1923Rush, El Paso, Colorado, United States
Marriage: February 1, 1866Macoupin, Illinois, United States
6 years
son
9 years
son
Reuben M Smith Jr
Birth: May 25, 1880 35 33Bird, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Death: between 1900 and 1907
3 years
son
Charles Ernest Smith
Birth: September 10, 1883 38 36Barton, Missouri, United States
Death: May 1963Colorado, United States

Reuben M Smith Sr has 13 first cousins recorded

Father's family (0)

MarriageIllinois Marriages, 1815-1935
Text:
Name: Reuben M. Smith Sex: Male Spouse's Name: Phoebe Mel Stewart Spouse's Sex: Female Marriage Date: 1 Feb 1866 Marriage Place: Macoupin, Illinois, United States Marriage Place (Original): Macoupin County, Illinois, United States Event Type: Marriage
Birth
Birth info based on 1850 Census
Census1850 United States - Census transcript - Hezekiah Isaac Smith - Household

Macoupin, Illinois, United States

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREBirthplaceMarSchoolR+WInfirm
Hezekiah Smithhead31MWFArmerNCx
Martha Smithwife30FWMOx
Wim R Smithson8MWIL
Reubin Smithson5MWIL
Elizabeth Smithdaughter1FWIL
Josiah S Smithson10MWILx

Census1860 United States - Census transcript - Martha Jane “Patsy” Hood - Household

Town 10 Range 8 Macoupin, Illinois, United States

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREPEBirthplaceMarSchoolR+WInfirm
Martha Smithhead39FWFarmer400500MOx
Josiah Smithson20MWFarmerIL1
William Smithson18MWFarmerIL1
Reubin Smithson15MWFarmerIL1
Elizabeth A Smithdaughter11FWIL1
Sarah M Smithdaughter8FWIL1
James W Smithson5MWIL

Census1870 United States - Census transcript - Reuben M Smith Sr - Household

Macoupin, Illinois, United States

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREPEBirthplaceFFBMFBBornMarSchoolReadWriteInfirmCitDis
Smith, Reubenhead25MWFarmer250ILx
Smith, Phebe Mwife22FWKeeps HouseIL

Census1880 United States - Census transcript - Reuben M Smith Sr - Household

Bird, Macoupin, Illinois, United States

NameColorSexAgeMonRelationCondMYOccupationUnEmSickBlindDDIdioticInsaneDisabledSchoolReadWriteBPFBPMBP
Smith, Reuben MWM35headMFarmerILTNMO
Smith, Phebe MWF33wifeMKeeping HouseILTNKY
Smith, William EdgarWM9sonSAt HomeXILILIL
Stewart, Maomia WWF64mother-in-lawWdXXKY

Census1900 United States - Census transcript - Reuben M Smith Sr - Household

Miami, Peoria Nation, Indian Territory, United States

NameRelationRaceSexMonthYearAgeCondMarrCHBCHLBPFBPMBPImmUSNatOccupationUnempSchoolReadWriteEngHomeMortFarm
Smith, Reuben MheadWMNov184455M34ILMOMOAuctioneer4YesYesYesRH
Smith, Phoebe MwifeWFJan184753M3451ILTNTNYesYesYes
Smith, Chas EsonWMSep188416SMOILILDay LaborerYesYesYes

Census
Smith Sons Estimated Death Dates The 1900 Census (June 24, 1880) and 1910 Census (April 23, 1910) both report that Phoebe Melvina Smith had born 5 children with only 1 still living. Please note that the 1900/1910 Census reports of 5 children born and 1 still living are not consistent with other records we have been able to find. We have been able to find supporting records for the following children: William Edgar Smith, Reuben M Smith Jr, and Charles Ernest Smith. No records have been found for the "missing" two children. The longest living child was Charles Ernest Smith (1883-1963). All of our records support this life span. Based on other records, her 2 other "presumably" deceased sons were born on the following years/dates: William Edgar Smith (1871) and Reuben M Smith Jr (1880). William Edgar Smith was listed in the 1880 Census but not in the 1900 Census. Until other records are found, it is best to mark him as "deceased" without a specific date. Reuben M Smith Jr appeared in the 1900 Census with his wife, Cora. However, she is listed as a Widow in the 1907 Salt Lake City Directory. It is presumed that Reuben died around that date. Reuben M Smith Jr was not listed in the 1880 Census with his parents; however, he is listed in the 1900 Census with his wife Cora. She is later shown as a Widow in the 1907 St Lake, Utah City Directory and shown as the Propietor of the Iretta. His death date would logically be between 1900 and 1907.
Census1910 United States - Census transcript - Reuben M Smith Sr - Household

ED 200 El Paso, Colorado, United States

NameRelationSexRaceAgeCondMarrCHBCHLBPFBPMBPImmNatLangOccupationIndEmpUnempUnempRWSchHomeMortFarmCWBlindDeaf
Smith, R MheadMW65M44ILILMOEnglishFarmerGeneral FarmOANo0YesYesOFF
Smith, MelvinawifeFW63M4451ILTNILEnglishNoneYesYes

Census
Smith Sons Estimated Death Dates The 1900 Census (June 24, 1880) and 1910 Census (April 23, 1910) both report that Phoebe Melvina Smith had born 5 children with only 1 still living. Please note that the 1900/1910 Census reports of 5 children born and 1 still living are not consistent with other records we have been able to find. We have been able to find supporting records for the following children: William Edgar Smith, Reuben M Smith Jr, and Charles Ernest Smith. No records have been found for the "missing" two children. The longest living child was Charles Ernest Smith (1883-1963). All of our records support this life span. Based on other records, her 2 other "presumably" deceased sons were born on the following years/dates: William Edgar Smith (1871) and Reuben M Smith Jr (1880). William Edgar Smith was listed in the 1880 Census but not in the 1900 Census. Until other records are found, it is best to mark him as "deceased" without a specific date. Reuben M Smith Jr appeared in the 1900 Census with his wife, Cora. However, she is listed as a Widow in the 1907 Salt Lake City Directory. It is presumed that Reuben died around that date. Reuben M Smith Jr was not listed in the 1880 Census with his parents; however, he is listed in the 1900 Census with his wife Cora. She is later shown as a Widow in the 1907 St Lake, Utah City Directory and shown as the Propietor of the Iretta. His death date would logically be between 1900 and 1907.
Census1920 United States - Census transcript - Reuben M Smith Sr - Household

El Paso, Colorado, United States

NameRelationHomeMortSexRaceAgeConditionImmNatNatYSchoolRWBPLangFBPFather langMBPMother langEngOccupationIndEmp
Smith, Reuben MheadOMMW75MYesYesILILILYesFarmGen FmOA
Smith, MelvinawifeFW74MYesYesILILILYesNon