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Elizabeth SMITH was born in MAY 1857 in Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Points Pleasant, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in South Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Spouse: Francis C. "Frank" COLBY. Francis C. "Frank" COLBY and Elizabeth SMITH were married about 1877. Children were: Howard Malcom COLBY, Rena G. COLBY, Mary E. COLBY, Frank C. COLBY Jr., Paul Newton COLBY.


Ella M. SMITH was born in APR 1859 in Stephenson County, Illinois. She appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. She appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Pecatonica, Winnebago County, Illinois. (3 children, 3 living.) She appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. She appeared in the census on 8 JAN 1920 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. She died in 1924.

Spouse: Nathan L. COLBY. Nathan L. COLBY and Ella M. SMITH were married on 15 SEP 1880 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900.) Children were: Gilbert Fray COLBY, Claude Arthur COLBY, Smith Wade COLBY.


Emily SMITH was born on 1 SEP 1806. She died on 11 AUG 1893. Parents: Asael SMITH II and Elizabeth (Betsy) SHELLENGER.


Emily A. SMITH was born on 15 AUG 1840 in Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. She appeared in the census on 27 JUN 1860 in Mason, Cass County, Michigan. She appeared in the census on 28 JUN 1870 in Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Indiana. She appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1880 in Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Indiana. She appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1900 in Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. (8 children, 4 living.) She appeared in the census on 30 APR 1910 in Calvin, Cass County, Michigan. (7 children, 4 living.) She died on 24 MAR 1911 at Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan.

Spouse: William H. OWEN. William H. OWEN and Emily A. SMITH were married on 20 NOV 1859 in Mason, Cass County, Michigan. Children were: Fred Eugene OWEN, Etta Mae OWEN, Effie Isadora OWEN, William Walter OWEN, George Weston OWEN, Syrena M. OWEN, Harriette Rebecca OWEN.


Emma J. SMITH was born about 1850. Daughter of Daniel Smith and Harriett Smith of Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Albert Manson POOR. Albert Manson POOR and Emma J. SMITH were married on 19 JAN 1875 in South Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.


Enoch SMITH was born date unknown. Parents: James SMITH and Elizabeth NOYES.


Enoch SMITH was born in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Spouse: Judith Elizabeth HEATH. Enoch SMITH and Judith Elizabeth HEATH were married on 20 NOV 1856.


Enos W. SMITH was born about 1828.

Spouse: Abbie S. COLBY. Enos W. SMITH and Abbie S. COLBY were married on 28 NOV 1848 in Boone County, Illinois. SOURCES: (1) Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900. Listed as Abigail Colby; (2) FHL Number 848648, SMITH, Enos W., Marriage: Abagail COLBY, Date: 28 Nov 1848, Recorded in: Boone, Illinois. Children were: Cornelius SMITH, Fred SMITH.


Ephraim SMITH was born on 29 OCT 1663 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Robert SMITH and Mary FRENCH.

Spouse: Mary RAMSDALE. Ephraim SMITH and Mary RAMSDALE were married on 6 SEP 1694.


Ephraim SMITH was born on 13 MAR 1810 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. He died on 24 MAR 1810 at Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. Parents: Joseph SMITH Sr. and Lucy MACK.


Ephraim Houston SMITH was born on 25 MAR 1859 in Brighton, Polk County, Missouri. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. He died on 10 FEB 1921.

Spouse: Cathrine Elmira COLBY. Ephraim Houston SMITH and Cathrine Elmira COLBY were married on 15 APR 1888 in Fountain, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Children were: Wilbur Wallace SMITH.


Esther SMITH was born on 28 AUG 1803 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. She died in SEP 1847 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Parents: Benjamin SMITH and Mrs. Judith SMITH.

Spouse: Anthony COLBY. Anthony COLBY and Esther SMITH were married on 5 SEP 1833 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Esther SMITH, Date: 05 Sep 1833; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Abigail COLBY, Mary Smith COLBY, Benjamin S. COLBY, Martha Louisa COLBY, Samuel Pattle COLBY.


Esther SMITH was born on 20 SEP 1810. She died on 31 OCT 1856. Parents: Asael SMITH II and Elizabeth (Betsy) SHELLENGER.


Esther L. SMITH was born in AUG 1881. SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895 Parents: Henry W. SMITH and Narcissa H. WHEELER.


Francis SMITH was born in 1845 in Brockport, Monroe County, New York.

Spouse: Alice Cecelia JONES. Francis SMITH and Alice Cecelia JONES were married on 14 JUL 1888 in Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Groom's name: Frances Smith
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 43 years
Groom's birth year: 1845
Groom's birthplace: Brockport, New York
Bride's name: Alice Jones Colby
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 31 years
Bride's birth year: 1857
Bride's birthplace: Van Buren, Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 14 Jul 1888
Marriage place: Boyne City, Charlevoix, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Francis Smith
Groom's mother's name: Diana Green
Father of bride's name: James B. Jones
Mother of bride's name: Mary E. Sheet
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342482
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4207677
Image number: 112
Reference number: v 1 p 295 rn 68
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925


Frank SMITH was born on 5 OCT 1856 in Illinois. He died on 3 MAY 1942 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Spouse: Addie Lillian COLBY. Frank SMITH and Addie Lillian COLBY were married on 23 SEP 1884 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.


Fred SMITH was born about 1853. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Enos W. SMITH and Abbie S. COLBY.


Fred Daniel SMITH was born on 1 OCT 1881 in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 1 NOV 1938 at Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Lavina Eula EASTMAN. Fred Daniel SMITH and Lavina Eula EASTMAN were married on 21 APR 1908 in East Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Proctor Eastman SMITH, Murray Ellsworth SMITH, Dorothy Susan SMITH.


Frederick Granger Williams SMITH was born on 20 JUN 1836 in Kirtland, Lake County, Ohio. He died on 13 APR 1862. Parents: Joseph SMITH Jr. and Emma HALE.


George SMITH was christened/baptized on 26 MAY 1805 in Northill, Bedfordshire, England. He died at England. Parents: William SMITH and Molly WOODWARD.

Spouse: Frances HAWKINS. George SMITH and Frances HAWKINS were married on 9 JAN 1829.


George A. SMITH was born on 26 JUN 1817. He died on 1 SEP 1875. Parents: John SMITH and Clarissa LYMAN.

Spouse: Bathsheba W. BIGLER. George A. SMITH and Bathsheba W. BIGLER were married on 25 JUL 1841. Children were: George Albert SMITH, Bathsheba SMITH.


George Albert SMITH was born on 7 JUL 1842. He died on 2 NOV 1860. Parents: George A. SMITH and Bathsheba W. BIGLER.


George J. SMITH was born in SEP 1896 in North Dakota. He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1900 in Hiddenwood, Walworth County, South Dakota. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 10 MAY 1910 in Hiddenwood, Walworth County, South Dakota. (living at home with father and mother.) (SOURCE: FHL Film 414876, "Ancestry and descendants of the Darien (New York) Colbys : genealogy of five Colby brothers who came to Darien from Canaan, New Hampshire, about 1812" by Rex Chase Bartlett.) Parents: John B. SMITH and Julia R. COLBY (twin).

Spouse: Dorothea Nellie HOLTER. George J. SMITH and Dorothea Nellie HOLTER were married on 3 JUL 1920 in Shelby, Walworth County, South Dakota.


Geraldine Dorthea SMITH was born on 11 OCT 1938. Parents: Harold H. SMITH and Thelma Anna COLBY.


Gilman B. SMITH was born about 1830. He died on 21 MAR 1894.

Spouse: Sarah J. COLBY. Gilman B. SMITH and Sarah J. COLBY were married about 1854.

Spouse: Rosina M. SMITH. Gilman B. SMITH and Rosina M. SMITH were married on 25 SEP 1866 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.


Grace M. SMITH was born on 12 JUL 1886 in West Brooklyn, Lee County, Illinois. She died on 12 OCT 1977 at Shabbona, De Kalb County, Illinois.

Spouse: Bert J. COFIELD. Bert J. COFIELD and Grace M. SMITH were married on 6 AUG 1913 in Lee, Lee County, Illinois. Children were: Helen Bernice COFIELD, Irma COFIELD.


Hannah SMITH was christened/baptized on 1 SEP 1754 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Haverhill.) Parents: Timothy SMITH and Lydia COLBY.


Hannah SMITH was born on 5 APR 1729 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 17 AUG 1764. SOURCE: "History of Joseph Smith By His Mother", Edited by Scot Facer Proctor & Maurine Jensen Proctor, 1996 Bookcraft, Salt Lake City, Utah. ISBN I-57008-267-7
2. Family Tree Maker/World Family Tree Vol. 7, File #2296
Parents: Samuel SMITH and Rebecca CURTIS.

Spouse: John PEABODY. John PEABODY and Hannah SMITH were married date unknown.


Hannah SMITH was born on 21 OCT 1752. She died on 3 MAY 1830 at Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Elliot COLBY. Elliot COLBY and Hannah SMITH were married on 21 NOV 1782 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Hannah SMITH, Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1782; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Pearson Smith COLBY, Daniel COLBY.


Hannah SMITH was born about 1771.

Spouse: Peter WELLS. Peter WELLS and Hannah SMITH were married on 13 MAY 1790 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.


Hannah SMITH was born about 1772.

Spouse: Solomon FRENCH. Solomon FRENCH and Hannah SMITH filed marriage intentions on 23 DEC 1792 in Northfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. They were married on 20 JAN 1793 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Children were: Sally Smith FRENCH.


Hannah SMITH was born about 1825.

Spouse: Leander COLBY. Leander COLBY and Hannah SMITH were married about 1843. Children were: Andrew COLBY.


Hannah SMITH was born on 24 AUG 1841 in Vincennes, Lee County, Iowa. She died after 1899.

Spouse: Orson Gilbert SARGENT. Orson Gilbert SARGENT and Hannah SMITH were married on 1 SEP 1861 in Vincennes, Lee County, Iowa. Children were: Christopher C. SARGENT, Fannie SARGENT, Delbert SARGENT, Myrum B. SARGENT, Orson Gilbert SARGENT.


Harold Colby SMITH was born on 28 AUG 1903 in Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois. He died on 13 NOV 1989 at Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Miami Herald, The (FL) - November 15, 1989

HAROLD COLBY SMITH
RETIRED PUBLISHER
Harold Colby Smith, a retired publisher, died Monday of cancer at his Key Biscayne home. He was 86.

The Clifton, Ill., native moved in the 1930s to Massachusetts, where he worked as president and chairman of the board of Colonia Press Inc. for more than 40 years. He moved to his retirement home in Key Biscayne in 1969.

In his spare time, Mr. Smith researched the history of his family, then combined his hobby with his professional interests by publishing a book in 1970 on his family genealogy: The Colby Family in Early America.

"His family had been active in the Revolutionary War, and he wanted to find out more about it," said Maude Adams, his wife since 1930.

He was a member of the Society of Colonial Wars and the Sons of the American Revolution.

Mr. Smith's survivors include his wife; daughter Carolyn Davies Ochsner; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Massachusetts. The family request that donations be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

He had Social Security Number 013-03-6406. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Weldon Charles SMITH and Allie Mary COLBY.

Spouse: Maude ADAMS. Harold Colby SMITH and Maude ADAMS were married on 9 MAY 1930 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.


Harold H. SMITH was born date unknown.

Spouse: Thelma Anna COLBY. Harold H. SMITH and Thelma Anna COLBY were married on 6 OCT 1937. Children were: Geraldine Dorthea SMITH, Patricia Marie SMITH, Karen Elizabeth SMITH, Edward Albert SMITH.


Harriet SMITH was born on 8 APR 1801. SOURCE: "History of Joseph Smith By His Mother", Edited by Scot Facer Proctor & Maurine Jensen Proctor, 1996 Bookcraft, Salt Lake City, Utah. ISBN I-57008-267-7
Parents: Jesse SMITH I and Hannah PEABODY.


Harriet SMITH was born in 1812 in Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1860 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Spouse: Dr. Isaac TEWKSBURY. Dr. Isaac TEWKSBURY and Harriet SMITH were married about 1859 in Massachusetts.


Harriet SMITH was born on 19 JAN 1812 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. She died on 27 MAY 1875 at Randolph, Orange County, Vermont.

Spouse: David CARTER. David CARTER and Harriet SMITH were married about 1831 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. They appeared in the census on 19 SEP 1850 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. They appeared in the census on 20 AUG 1860 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. They appeared in the census on 29 JUN 1870 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. Children were: Infant Daughter CARTER, William Silas CARTER, Mary Jane CARTER, Julia Jenett CARTER, William E. CARTER, Algena A. CARTER.


Harry SMITH died in 1973 at Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

Spouse: Ruth Celesia LORD. Harry SMITH and Ruth Celesia LORD were married on 15 JUN 1934 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Children were: Rawley Dewitt SMITH, Janice Margaret SMITH.


Harvey SMITH was born on 1 APR 1799. SOURCE: "History of Joseph Smith By His Mother", Edited by Scot Facer Proctor & Maurine Jensen Proctor, 1996 Bookcraft, Salt Lake City, Utah. ISBN I-57008-267-7
Parents: Jesse SMITH I and Hannah PEABODY.


Hawley Lester SMITH was born on 27 DEC 1895 in Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Weldon Charles SMITH and Allie Mary COLBY.


Captain Henry SMITH was born in 1607/8 in Buckenham, Norfolk, England. He died on 1 AUG 1681 at Wraysbury, Buckingham, England. He was buried in 1686 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He has Ancestral File Number 8KL2-XD.

Spouse: Mrs Elizabeth SMITH. Captain Henry SMITH and Mrs Elizabeth SMITH were married on 31 JAN 1630 in Isle of Thanet, Kent, England. St. Peters Church.
Children were: Samuel SMITH, John SMITH, Daniel SMITH, Joseph SMITH, Henry SMITH.


Henry SMITH was born in 1645 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He has Ancestral File Number HS2Q-RC. Parents: Captain Henry SMITH and Mrs Elizabeth SMITH.


Henry J. SMITH was born about 1890.

Spouse: Ola Fannie COLBY. Henry J. SMITH and Ola Fannie COLBY were married on 15 FEB 1914 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. They were divorced about 1919. Children were: Marion F. SMITH.


Henry W. SMITH was born on 12 MAR 1847 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Olive DUNCKLEE. Henry W. SMITH and Olive DUNCKLEE were married on 26 MAR 1868 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1001304; SMITH, Henry W. Age: 21 years, Marriage: Olive DUNKLEY Age: 21 years, Date: 26 Mar 1868; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Mary Olive SMITH.


Henry W. SMITH was born on 22 MAY 1859. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother-in-law) Henry is a carpenter and builder.

Spouse: Narcissa H. WHEELER. Henry W. SMITH and Narcissa H. WHEELER were married about 1880. Children were: Esther L. SMITH, Irvin SMITH.


Henry William SMITH was born on 1 OCT 1830 in Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 21 JUN 1833 at Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. SOURCES: (1) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Hiram B. SMITH and Catharine C. COLBY.


Henry Woodward SMITH was born on 31 JUL 1834 in Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Hiram B. SMITH and Catharine C. COLBY.


Hephzibah SMITH was born on 12 MAY 1722 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 15 NOV 1774. SOURCE: 1. "History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Period I"., History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet by Himself, Volume I. Published by the Church, The Deseret Book Company, SLC 1946
2. Family Tree Maker/World Family Tree Vol. 7, File #2296
3. Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150
4. "History of Joseph Smith By His Mother", Edited by Scot Facer Proctor & Maurine Jensen Proctor, 1996 Bookcraft, Salt Lake City, Utah. ISBN I-57008-267-7
5. "LDS Family History Suite", The LDS Vital Records Library.
Parents: Samuel SMITH and Rebecca CURTIS.

Spouse: William GALLOP. William GALLOP and Hephzibah SMITH were married on 11 JUL 1745.


Herbert SMITH was born in 1855 in Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Madison, Buchanan County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Madison, Buchanan County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Lemuel Hawley SMITH and Mary Elizabeth COLBY.

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