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Descendants of Elijah Joshua Smith

Generation No. 2


2. JOHN W.2 SMITH (ELIJAH JOSHUA1)17 was born 31 Oct 1846 in Montgomery Co., OH18,19,20,21,22, and died 14 Sep 1931 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA23. He married (1) MARGARET COURTNEY 29 May 1870 in Marion Co., IA24. She was born 1845 in IN25, and died 192026. He married (2) LAURA CARTER 17 Mar 1878. She died Unknown.

Notes for JOHN W. SMITH:
Family oral history states that John fought on the Union side while his half-brother Francis Marion fought on the Confederate side during the Civil War.

More About JOHN W. SMITH:
Burial: Unknown, Lorimor Cem., Lorimor, Union Co., IA
Military service: Bet. May - Sep 1864, Civil War, Co. A, 47th Infantry Reg. IA
Residence: 1926, Lorimor, IA

More About MARGARET COURTNEY:
Burial: Unknown, Lorimor Cem., Lorimor, Union Co., IA
     
Children of JOHN SMITH and MARGARET COURTNEY are:
  i.   OSCAR H.3 SMITH, b. Abt. 1872, IA27; d. Unknown.
  ii.   GEORGE E. SMITH, b. Abt. 1874, IA27; d. Unknown.
  iii.   WILLIAM SMITH, b. Abt. 1876, IA27; d. Unknown.
  iv.   IRA E. SMITH, b. Abt. 1877, IA27; d. Unknown.


3. ELIZABETH A.2 SMITH (ELIJAH JOSHUA1) was born 10 Aug 1847 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IL28,29,30, and died 26 Jun 1920 in State Hosp., Mt. Pleasant, IA. She married WILLIAM HENRY BATTEN 29 Aug 1868 in Marion Co., IA30,31. He was born Oct 1844, and died 25 May 1924 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA32,33.

Notes for ELIZABETH A. SMITH:
Elizabeth's obituary states that after a fall she was placed in the state hospital at Mt. Pleasant where she died.

More About ELIZABETH A. SMITH:
Burial: Unknown, Pleasantville Cem., Marion Co., IA
Religion: Christian Church @ Milo, IA

More About WILLIAM HENRY BATTEN:
Burial: Unknown, Pleasantville Cem., Marion Co., IA

Marriage Notes for ELIZABETH SMITH and WILLIAM BATTEN:
Elizabeth's obituary states she had two children who died before her.
     
Children of ELIZABETH SMITH and WILLIAM BATTEN are:
  i.   ISAAC3 BATTEN, b. Abt. 1862, IA34; d. Unknown.
  ii.   SARAH E. BATTEN, b. Abt. 1864, IA34; d. Unknown.
  iii.   JOHN W. BATTEN, b. Abt. 1866, IA34; d. Unknown.
  iv.   MARGRET L. BATTEN, b. Abt. 1868, IA34; d. Unknown.
  v.   JAMES F. BATTEN, b. Abt. 1870, IA34; d. Aft. 1920.
  vi.   JENNIE M. BATTEN, b. Abt. 1874, IA34; d. Unknown.
  vii.   CORA M. BATTEN, b. Abt. 1877, IA34; d. Unknown.
  viii.   WILLIAM M. BATTEN, b. Abt. 1879, IA34; d. Unknown.


4. AMANDA JANE2 SMITH (ELIJAH JOSHUA1) was born 04 Feb 1849 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IL35,36,37,38, and died 24 Dec 1926 in Madison Co., IA39,40. She married THOMAS GROVES COOK 07 Jun 1868 in Marion Co., IA41,42. He was born 06 Jun 1847 in IN43, and died 28 May 1889 in Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IA44,45.

More About AMANDA JANE SMITH:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Madison Co., IA
Residence: 1926, Lorimor, IA

More About THOMAS GROVES COOK:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Madison Co., IA
Occupation: Farmer
     
Children of AMANDA SMITH and THOMAS COOK are:
  i.   CHARLES W.3 COOK, b. 1869, Marion Co., IA46; d. 193447.
  More About CHARLES W. COOK:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Madison Co., IA
  ii.   FRANCIS E. COOK, b. Abt. 1872, Marion Co., IA; d. Unknown48.
  iii.   MARION F. COOK, b. 1873, Marion Co., IA48; d. 21 Jun 190249.
  More About MARION F. COOK:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Madison Co., IA
  iv.   LIZZIE COOK, b. Abt. 1883, Madison Co., IA50; d. Unknown.
  v.   THOMAS E. COOK, b. 1887; d. 188851.
  More About THOMAS E. COOK:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Madison Co., IA



5. HYAMPSUAL2 SMITH (ELIJAH JOSHUA1) was born 14 Oct 1850 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IL, and died 09 Feb 1926 in Lincoln Twp., Madison Co., IA52,53,54,55. He married LYDIA ELLEN BATTEN 19 Sep 1875 in Marion Co., IA56, daughter of THOMAS BATTEN and FANNY TENER. She was born 22 Jul 1854 in IN, and died 03 Jul 1911 in Madison Co., IA57,58.

Notes for HYAMPSUAL SMITH:
"Hy Ampsul Smith, son of Elijah and Emily Smith was born near Shelbyville, IL., October 14, 1849 and departed this life at the home of his son, Wilber E. Smith, Lincoln township, Madison county, Iowa, February 10, 1926 at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 27 days. In 1852 he came with his parents to Marion county, Iowa, where they established a home and Mr. Smith grew to manhood. On October 19, 1876, he was married to Miss Lydia E. Batten, who died July 3, 1911, leaving Mr. Smith to mourn the loss of a devoted companion. In 1877 they moved to Madison county, Iowa, and erected a home that exemplified the true Christian spirit to all. To this union was born eight sons and two daughters...Thirty four years ago brother Smith was converted and became a member of the Church of Christ at Kasson, Iowa and was a firm believer in the Christian faith until he was called to his reward. In his passing another sturdy pioneer has written upon the table of time, the qualities that are required to uphold the respect of all humanity; honesty of purpose, purity of soul and the golden rule 'Love thy neighbor as thyself'..." (Obituary)

More About HYAMPSUAL SMITH:
Burial: 10 Feb 1926, Clark Cem., Lorimor North, IA
Cause of Death: Diabetes
Occupation: Bet. 1860 - 1885, Farmer
Residence: Bet. 1852 - 1877, Marion Co., IA

More About LYDIA ELLEN BATTEN:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Lorimor North, IA

Marriage Notes for HYAMPSUAL SMITH and LYDIA BATTEN:
Who is son Thomas in 1885 census?
     
Children of HYAMPSUAL SMITH and LYDIA BATTEN are:
11. i.   CHESTER H.3 SMITH, b. 01 Jul 1876, Union Twp., Madison Co., IA; d. 03 Feb 1906.
  ii.   FREDERICK T. SMITH, b. 13 Nov 1877, Madison Co., IA; d. 10 Jan 189159,60.
  More About FREDERICK T. SMITH:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Madison Co., IA
12. iii.   ALONZO SMITH, b. 15 Dec 1879, Madison Co., IA; d. 21 May 1968, Winterset, Union Twp., Madison Co., IA.
13. iv.   FRANK SMITH, b. 13 Jul 1882, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IA; d. 08 Aug 1949, Winterset, Union Twp., Madison Co., IA.
14. v.   WILBUR ERNEST SMITH, b. 11 Nov 1884, Madison Co., IA; d. 01 Jun 1953, Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA.
  vi.   THOMAS SMITH, b. 1885, Madison Co., IA; d. Unknown.
15. vii.   CARRIE M. SMITH, b. 05 Dec 1887, Madison Co., IA; d. Unknown, Couer d' Arene, Kootenai Co., ID.
  viii.   WALTER L. SMITH, b. 15 Aug 1889, Lorimor, Union Co., IA; d. 24 Apr 1942, Parson, Labette Co., KS61; m. FORENCE MAY STALL61, 20 Dec 1911; b. 06 Nov 1892, Beaver Crossing, NE; d. Unknown.
  More About WALTER L. SMITH:
Burial: Unknown, Moon Cem., Macksburg, IA
Residence: 1926, Macksburg, IA
  ix.   ELLIS CLAIR SMITH, b. 16 Jan 1894, Madison Co., IA; d. 23 Oct 1962, Greenfield, Adair Co., IA61,62; m. MILDRED EMMA ROGERS, 01 Feb 1928, IA; b. 01 Feb 1899, IA; d. 21 Dec 1985, Lorimor, IA62.
  More About ELLIS CLAIR SMITH:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Madison Co., IA
Military service: WWI, Armed Forces, France
Residence: Bet. 1926 - 1949, Winterset, Union Twp., Madison Co., IA

  More About MILDRED EMMA ROGERS:
Burial: Unknown, Clark Cem., Madison Co., IA
  x.   ETTA E. SMITH, b. 27 Dec 1896, Madison Co., IA63,64; d. 27 Dec 193265; m. ROBERT EDMISTON65, Abt. 1912; b. Abt. 1889, MO66,67; d. Unknown.
  More About ETTA E. SMITH:
Residence: 1926, Wheatland, WY
16. xi.   EARL H. SMITH, b. 08 Apr 1899, Madison Co., IA; d. 07 Jul 1947.


6. MARIETTA E.2 SMITH (ELIJAH JOSHUA1) was born 07 Oct 1852 in IL68, and died 14 Dec 1916 in Baldwin City, Douglas Co., KS69. She married HENRY CRAMER 18 Apr 1869 in Marion Co., IA70. He was born 01 Jan 1842 in PA71, and died 09 Feb 192672.

More About MARIETTA E. SMITH:
Burial: Unknown, Baldwin City, Douglas Co., KS

More About HENRY CRAMER:
Burial: Unknown, Baldwin City, Douglas Co., KS
     
Children of MARIETTA SMITH and HENRY CRAMER are:
  i.   LAURA A.3 CRAMER, b. Abt. 1870, IA73; d. Unknown.
  ii.   WILLIAM H. CRAMER, b. Abt. 1875, IA73; d. Unknown.

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