James
William
Smith
Born in Nottingham, Wells, Indiana, United States
Son of Robert Y Smith
and Angeline Teresa Howe
Brother of
Martin Smith
Husband of
Martha M (Aker) Smith
— married
about 18 Mar 1868 in Wells, Indiana, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Mary Etta (Smith) Winget, Elija Milton Smith, Lillie J (Smith) Tutwiler, Thomas Benjamin Smith, Sarah C (Smith) Rice and Francis E Smith
Died about
at about age 63
in Hartford City, Blackford County, Indiana
Profile last modified
| Created 5 Feb 2024
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Biography
James was born in 1846. He passed away in 1910.
James married Martha Aker on 18 March 1868 in Wells, Indiana, United States.[1]
Below is a table showing information from the 1880 Census,
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James W. Smith | M | White | 33 | Married | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| Martha Smith | F | White | 33 | Married | Wife | Housekeeper | Indiana |
| Mary E. Smith | F | White | 11 | Single | Daughter | Indiana | |
| Elijah M. Smith | M | White | 9 | Single | Son | Indiana | |
| Lillie J. Smith | F | White | 7 | Single | Daughter | Indiana | |
| Thomas B. Smith | M | White | 5 | Single | Son | Indiana | |
| Sarah C. Smith | F | White | 3 | Single | Daughter | Indiana | |
| Francis Smith | M | White | 1 | Single | Son | Indiana |
In the 1900 census, James (age 54) was the married head of household in Montpelier, Harrison Township, Blackford, Indiana, United States. His date of birth is listed as Oct. 1846 [2]
Sources
- ↑
Marriage:
"Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941"
Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Wells County, Indiana;index to Marriage Record 1837 - 1920 Inclusive Vol W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerks of; Book: C- 3; Page: 392
Ancestry Record 5059 #2675400 (accessed 23 March 2024)
James Smith marriage to Martha Aker on 18 Mar 1868 in Wells, Indiana, USA. - ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 95; Digital film/folder number: 004118582; FHL microfilm: 1240360; Image number: 352; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00778-5
FamilySearch Record: MMB8-HBK (accessed 23 March 2024)
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James W Smith (54), married head of household in Montpelier, Harrison Township, Blackford, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
Uncertain about the date of death. His name does not appear in records after the 1910 census. Have not seen any sources that show an exact date.
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