Frank Parks Smith (1878 - 1936)

Born 9 Sep 1878 in Connecticut, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Edna (Wilber) Smith — married 1903 in New Jersey, United States

Died 1936 at about age 57 in Rhode Island, United States

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Biography

Frank Parks Smith, son of Alonzo Morton Smith and Susan Ann Dexter (Dewey) Smith, was born on 9 September 1878 in Connecticut.^[1] He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 in the home of his parents at Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island.^[2] He was a machinist when he appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 in the home of his mother at Stonington, New London, Connecticut.^[3]

He married Edna Wilbur, daughter of John Edward Wilbur and Mary Ann (Smith) Wilbur, in 1903 in New Jersey.^[4][1]

Frank died in 1936 probably in Rhode Island and was buried at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. His memorial has photos and links to those of family members.^[1]

Census

7 June 1880

Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

• Alonzo Smith M White 50 Married Head Pattern Maker b. Connecticut.
• Susan Smith F White 42 Married Wife Keeping House b. Rhode Island.
• Charles Smith M White 20 Single Son Sailor b. Rhode Island.
• Alonzo N. Smith M White 10 Single Son At School b. Connecticut.
• Arthur Smith M White 6 Single Son At School b. Connecticut.
• Frank Smith M White 2 Single Son b. Connecticut.^[2]

21 June 1900

Stonington, New London, Connecticut

• Susan A Smith F White 60 Widowed 4 children 3 living Head Houseworker b. Connecticut, USA.
• Frank Smith M White 23 Single Son Machinist b. Connecticut, USA.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Memorial:Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #83314579 (accessed 4 March 2024)
   Memorial page for Frank Parks Smith (9 Sep 1878-1936), citing River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA (plot: Section 8, Lot 1934); Maintained by Researcher-Joyce (Wilson) Williams (contributor 47314859).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1880 Census:"1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: 1211; Page: 499B; Enumeration District: 163
   - Ancestry Record 6742 #24295116 (accessed 3 March 2024)
   Alonzo Smith (50), married, Pattern Maker, head of household in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. Born in Connecticut.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} 1900 Census:"1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Stonington, New London, Connecticut; Roll: 150; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0489
   - Ancestry Record 7602 #79683000 (accessed 5 March 2024)
   Susan A Smith (60), widowed, Houseworker, head of household in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Born in Connecticut, USA.
4. ↑ Marriage:"New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016"
   New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; Marriage Indexes; Index Type: Bride; Year Range: 1901-1903; Surname Range: L - Z
   - Ancestry Record 61253 #55056 (accessed 4 March 2024)
   Edna Wilbur marriage to Frank Smith in 1903 in New Jersey, USA.