FIFTH GENERATION

28. George Ross SMITH was born on 2 Nov 1845 in LaSelle Co., IL. He appeared on the census in 1850 in LaSelle Co., IL.⁽¹⁵⁾ Age 5, Born IL He appeared on the census in 1860 in LaSelle Co., IL. Age 14, Born IL, Attended Schoold He appeared on the census in 1880 in Broughton Twp., Livingston Co., IL.⁽¹⁶⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 54, Birth Nov 1845, Born IL, Occupation Farmer He appeared on the census in 1905 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 59, Born IL, Occupation Farmer He appeared on the census in 1915 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 69, Born IL, From IL to KS, Occupation Farming He appeared on the census in 1920 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 74, Born IL He died on 11 Dec 1933 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.⁽¹⁷⁾ Buried by the Middle Beaver Church. Fracture at hip, Kicked by Horse. He was buried in Clemans Cemetery, Smith Co., KS. He Certificate(s) Death. George and Sarah were in Smith County for the county organizational census. Member of the Middle Beaver United Breth. Church.

Article in Smith Co. Pioneer on Dec 14, 1933:

Grandfather George Smith, whose serious injury we noted last week, passed away. He apparently rallied quite satisfactorily from the ordeal of having his pelvic bones set, but, altoghether was too much for one of his age, and death soon followed. Funeral services for him were held Friday at his old home church--Middle Beaver--and burial made beside his wife in the Clemans Cemetery. Rev. Will Grimes, an old friend of the family, was the minister in charge. Many pioneer families of this section gathered to do honor to their old time friend and neighbor, were represented at the services, among whom we saw John Solomon, Wallie Aikin, "Dud" Cook, the Irve Flathers and Mrs. Myrtle Irish-Marvin, all of Franklin, John Overmiller and the Chas. Harris' of thornburg, the Joe Chances, Wm. Davis', John Henderson and many others.

Relatives here from away to attned the George Smith funeral were Rev. Ray Smith and daughter, Fer, of Waynoka, OK; Mrs. Ruby Smith-Harper and husband of Phillipsburg and Leon Smith, wife and two sons of Bird City.

Obituary as published in the Smith County Pioneer on Dec 14, 1933:

George R. Smith, son of Norman and Eliza Smith, was born in LaSelle County, Ill, November 2, 1845, and died at his home near Reamsville, KS, December 6, 1933 at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 4 days. He was united in marriage to Sarah A. Wheatley, at Nazon, Ill., in 1872 and they became the parents of five sons and a daughter. The daughter and his wife preceded him in death. The sons and their postoffice addresses are given below: Fred E. Smith, Franklin, Nebr; Frank P. Smith, Rockford, Ill.; Willis A. Smith, Reamsville; Ray C. Smith, Waynoka, Okla; Leon E. Smith, Bird City. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, other more distant relatives and a host of friends.

Mr. Smith and his family came to Smith county from Illinois in 1886 and he resided in the Reamsville country until his death. He was a member of the Middle Beaver U.B. Church and proved a faithful member until his passing. He was intensely loyal to his family and friends, a strictly honest, upright citizen and departed from this file at peace with all mankind. He is being greatly missed.

We wish to thank most kindly the many friends and neighbors who helped us in so many ways during the short illness and after the death of our beloved father. - Fred, Frank, Willis, Ray and Leon Smith and families.

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Index to Indian Wars Pension Files 1892-1926 (TPL 929.3 Whi. Vol 2)
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Smith, George, SA-16838 KN 28 Jul 1919, srv 1875-80 & 1894, 2nd & 6th Cal, 7th & 20th Inf, W-O#1219408 & WC-954599
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Horse's Kick Fatal to George R. Smith

Aged Man Died Wednesday Morning at Home of Son Over Kansas Line

Was Pioneer of This Section, Having Lived Here Forty-eight Years

June 1, 1923

Friends of George R. Smith, who was one of the early settlers of this community, having located in Smith county over the line in Kansas south of Franklin forty-eight years ago, will be pained to learn of his sudden death Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., after having been kicked by a horse in the pasture at the home of his son, Willis Smith, four miles south of the Kansas state line the first of the week. His right hip was fractured, and although he was fiven medical attention and the best of care, the shock was too much for one of is age and he continued to sink until the end came. He was aged 88 years, 1 month and 4 days.

He leaves five sons, two of whom live in this community, Fred of Franklin, and Willis, over in Kansas.

Funeral services will be held in the Middle Beaver church over in Kansas Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, and interment will be in the Clements cemetery by the side of his wife, who died fourteen years ago.
He was married to Sarah Anne WHEATLEY on 10 Nov 1872 in Mazon, Mazon Township, IL. CENSUS

Records found:

1900 Kansas (Smith co., Martin Twp)

Smith, George R 54
Sarah A. 56
Frank P. 24
Willis A. 21
Ray C. 16
Leon 14

1905 Kansas (Smith Co., Martin Twp)

Smith, GR 59
Sarah A. 60
Willis A. 26
Leon E. 18

1915 Kansas (Smith Co., Martin Twp)

GR Smith 69
SA 70

1920 Kansas (Smith Co., Martin Twp)

Smith, Willis A. 40
Vesta J. 36
Ester L. 10
Ella J. 8
Allen M. 6
Chester W. 3 11/12
Vera G. 2 11/12
George R 74

Records checked but not Related:

1910 KS (Smith)
1920 KS (Smith)

29. Sarah Anne WHEATLEY was born on 1 Jun 1844 in Ohio Co., WVA. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Jackson Co., Virginia.⁽¹⁸⁾ Age 6, Born VA, Attended School She appeared on the census in 1860 in Grundy Co., Illinois.⁽⁶⁾ Age 16, Born VA, Occupation Help She appeared on the census in 1880 in Broughton Twp., Livingston Co., IL.⁽¹⁹⁾ She appeared on the census in 1900 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 56, Born OH, Birth June 1844, She appeared on the census in 1905 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 60, Born VA, From IL to KS, Occupation Housekeeper She appeared on the census in 1915 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 70, Born West VA, From IL to KS She died on 11 Jan 1919 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.⁽²⁰⁾ Died of Pernicious Anemia - a form of anemia characterized by a
gradual reduction in the number of red blood cells. She was buried in Clemans Cemetery, Smith Co., KS. She Certificate(s) Death. Obituary as published in Smith County Pioneer on January 16, 1919:

Sarah A. Wheatley was born in Ohio county, West Va., June 1, 1844. In her childhood she moved to Grundy county, Ill. She was united in marriage to Geo. R. Smith November 10, 1872 at Mazon, Ill. To this union were born six children, five sons and a daughter. The daughter, Gracie A. Smith, preceded her to the Great Beyond at the age of 11 months and 4 days. In 1886 they moved to Smith county, Kan., where she resided until her death, January 11, 1919. Left to mourn are her aged companion and her sons, Fred Smith and family, Franklin, Nebr., Frank Smith and family, 1201 Benton St., Rockford, Ill. Willis Smith and family, Reamsville, Kan., Ray Smith and family, Reamsville, Kan., and Leon Smith, Reamsville, Kan. One brother, John Wheatley lives at Cole City, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Carrie Murphey lives in St. Louis. There are also many other relatives and hosts of friends. She gave her heart to God early in life and at the time of her death was a member of the U.B. chruch at Middle Beaver, and was always a willing worker for the master until failing health compelled her to lay aside many duties that were still dear to her heart. She had been afflicted since a year ago last September, but was very patient and often expressed a desire to be with her Savior. She was a faithful companion, a loving mother and a true friend. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor at the Middle Beaver church, of which she was a charter member, January 12, 1919, where a large number gathered to pay last respects to one they loved. She was laid to rest in the Clemans cemetery.

Card of Thanks - We desire, in this way, to express our heartfelt thanks for the help we received in every way, during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. - Geo. R. Smith and family. Children were:

14 i. Fredrick Eugene SMITH.
ii. Frank P. SMITH was born on 8 Mar 1876 in IL.⁽²¹⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Broughton Twp., Livingston Co., IL.⁽²²⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Martin Township, Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 24, Birth Mar 1876, Born IL, Occupation Farm Laborer
iii. Willis C. SMITH⁽²³⁾ was born on 3 Jan 1879 or Mar 1879 in Ford County , Illinois.⁽²⁴⁾⁽²⁵⁾⁽²⁶⁾⁽²⁴⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Broughton Twp., Livingston Co., IL.⁽²⁷⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 21, Born IL, Occupation Farmer He appeared on the census in 1905 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 26, Birth IL, Occupation Farmer He appeared on the census in 1910 in Martin Township, Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 31, Born IL, Occupation Farmer He appeared on the census in 1920 in Martin Township, Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 40, Born IL, Occupation Farmer He appeared on the census in 1925 in Smith Co., KS.⁽⁶⁾ Age 46, Born IL, Occupation Farmer He died on 7 Jun 1947 in Norton Sanatorium.⁽²⁴⁾ He was buried on 9 Jun 1947 in Clemans Cemetery, Smith Co., KS.⁽²⁴⁾ He was a in Farmer around Reamsville, Kansas 900 acres.⁽²⁸⁾ He Middel initial in A., found in George Smith's obituary.
iv. Ray C SMITH (Private).
v. Leon E. SMITH (Private).
vi. Gracie A. SMITH died before 1919 in At age 11 months 4 days. Gracie died at the age of 11 Months and 4 days. She was born without
a
spine.