Parents of James M. Smith [1855] GA/SC
In the 1880 Gordon Co, GA cenus, James M. Smith is listed as living with his brother Henry Smith [born 1845 in Georgia].James is listed as being born in 1858, but he was actually born in 1855.His parents were born in SC according to 1900 Gordon GA census.
James M. Smith was born on Oct. 29, 1855 in Georgia and he died in Cohutta, GA on July 12, 1930.He and his wife are buried in Hill City Baptist Church's cemetery in Gordon County, GA.They were long time members of that church.
James M. Smith married Margarette Bray on March 13, 1881 in Gordon Co., GA.Margarette's name is spelled Margaret [in her church's record] and at other times Margerete [in 1900 Gordon Co. GA cenus].Her tombstone reads: Margarette Smith.
James and Margarette Smith had 5 children:
1.William A. Smith [b.Jan 1882]
2.David Elias Smith [Born Sept. 26, 1885 -died December 9, 1946]. David Married Elizabeth [Lizzie]Everett [of Walker Co, GA].She was born on Dec. 29, 1890. She died on Sept. 16, 1975. They are buried in Cleveland, TN. [My line]
3.Myrtle E. Smith [b. Oct 26, 1887 - d. Jan 24, 1925]. Married Lucius E Beall.
4.Sallie L. Smith [Born Nov. 1889]
5.John H. Smith [b. Feb. 1892]
6.Thomas W. Smith [b.Oct 1896]
Does anyone know who were James M. Smith's parents and where they were from in South Carolina?
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Re: Parents of James M. Smith [1855] GA/SC
S. David Smith 10/11/01