Helen E. (Thrall) Smith (1873 - 1952)

Born 18 Mar 1873 in Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Curtis George Smith — married 15 Mar 1905 in Cannonsville, Delaware County, New York, United States

Died 10 Mar 1952 at age 78 in Binghamton, Broome, New York, United States

Biography

Helen E. Thrall, daughter of Eliphas Thrall and Caroline (Harris) Thrall, was born on 19 March 1873 in Ohio.^[1][2] She appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 in the home of her aunt, Delia (Thrall) Ogden and uncle Edgar Ogden, at Cannonsville, Delaware County, New York.^[3]

She married Curtis George Smith, son of Joseph Wilson Smith and Belle (Martin) Smith, on 15 March 1905 at Cannonsville, Delaware County, New York.^[4]

She and Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1915 at Binghamton Ward 02, Broome County, New York. His mother and sister were living with them.^[5] She and Curtis appeared on the census of 10 Jan. 1920 at Binghamton Ward 2, Broome, New York.^[6] She and Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Binghamton, Broome, New York.^[7]

Helen died on 10 March 1852 in Binghamton, Broome, New York^[8] and was buried at Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, Broome County, New York. Her memorial has a photo of her headstone and links to those of Curtis and Carolyn.^[2]

Census

25 June 1880

Cannonsville, Delaware County, New York

• G. Edgar Ogden 48 b, NY hardware merchant.
• Delia Ogden 45 wife b. OH.
• Helen Thrall 7 adopted daughter b. OH.
• H. Sarah Ogden 46 sister b. NY.^[3]

1 June 1915

Binghamton Ward 02, Broome County, New York

• Curtis G Smith 33
• Helen T Smith 42 wife.
• Carolyn T Smith 6 dau.
• Bell Smith 67 mother.
• Mabel C Smith 30 sister.^[5]

10 Jan. 1920

Binghamton Ward 2, Broome, New York

• Curtis Smith 36 b. NY commercial traveler produce company.
• Helen Smith 42 wife b. OH.
• Carolyn Smith 11 dau. b. NY.
• Belle Smith 73 mother widow b. NY dressmaker.
• Mabel Smith 34 sister b. NY single hairdresser.^[6]

4 April 1930

Binghamton, Broome, New York

• Curtis Smith 48 b. NY m. age 30 commercial traveler, wholesale merchandise
• Helen Smith 57 wife m. age 39 b. OH.
• Caroline Smith 21 dau. b. NY.
• Mabel Smith 45 sister b. NY.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ The "Old Northwest" Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 9 1906. Thrall pages 169-183
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Find A Grave: Memorial #99283196 Helen T. Smith
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Year: 1880; Census Place: Cannonsville, Delaware, New York; Roll: 823; Page: 431A; Enumeration District: 082 1880 US Census G. Edgar Ogden
4. ↑ Helen E. Thrall, Curtis G. Smith New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} New York, State Census, 1915 1915 NY Census Curtis G Smith
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Year: 1920; Census Place: Binghamton Ward 2, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1085; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 11 1920 US Census Curtis Smith
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Year: 1930; Census Place: Binghamton, Broome, New York; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341141 1930 US Census Curtis Smith
8. ↑ Helen T Smith New York, Death Index, 1852-1956