The Smith Family
| There is a joke among genealogists about learning that your long-lost great grandmother’s maiden name was Smith …..well, guess what? |
This has been a difficult family for me to find information on. A great break came in June of 2000, when I received information from a distant Smith cousin, in Michigan, named George Lawton. In the process of moving to a new residence, he had found, in an old spice cupboard, a journal belonging to Jane Woodward Smith, wife of Milton Smith, our mutual ancestors.
Also in the journal was a very long letter, handwritten by Calvin Smith, my fourth great grandfather, born in 1786. The letter was written in several parts, beginning in October 1862 and completed in January 1863. In this letter, Calvin spoke of his great love for his family, especially his son, Milton, who was my third great grandfather. He gives a brief account of his family history, whereby I was able to unlock some more of the puzzle of the Smith family ancestry. (the genealogy I have found, as a result, follows this page)
The letter was transcribed and sent to me.
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My
Great grandmother
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Some of
the Smith Family |
This picture was taken
in Seattle, Washington, c. 1892 |
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Jennie
Smith |
Jennie
Smith |
Jennie
and Augusta Smith |
Marilyn's email:
herblst@earthlink.net
