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Re: William Worthington Lassengree Smith
Posted by: Thomas Kerwin (ID *****3248) Date: December 14, 2012 at 04:51:06
In Reply to: William Worthington Lassengree Smith by Vern Smith of 51677

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Need DOB's + birthplaces for Anna & his dau.
Need 1st name for the dau.

Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated                     
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]
       
1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++


You haven't indicated WHAT information you are seeking!!!


marriage record -
Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860
Name: William H. Smith
Spouse: Ann L. Evans
Date: 19 May 1845
County: Greene
State: Illinois
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT

1850 -
Name: William W Smith
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Connecticut
Home in 1850: Township 7 Range 10, Jersey, Illinois
Gender: Male

William W Smith 29, CT - inn keeper
Anne L Smith 24, ILL
Anna Smith 4, ILL

1860 -
Name: W W Smith
Age in 1860: 38
Birth Year: abt 1822
Birthplace: Connecticut
Home in 1860: Shasta, California
Gender: Male
Post Office: Millville

W W Smith 38, CT - farmer
Ann Smith 34, ILL
Aneliza Smith 14, ILL
Harry Smith 7, ILL
Nevada Smith 3, CA
Frank Smith 7m, CA

1870 -
Name: Wm W Smith
Age in 1870: 49
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Connecticut
Home in 1870: Township 6, Shasta, California
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Millville

Wm W Smith 49, CT - farmer
Anna L Smith 46, ILL
Henry Smith 17, CA
Nevada L Smith 13, CA
Frank Smith 10, CA
Thomas J Smith 8, CA
Elba H Smith 2, CA



1880 -
Name: William W. Smith
Age: 59
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Connecticut
Home in 1880: Shasta, California
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ann L. Smith
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer

William W. Smith 59, CT - farmer
Ann L. Smith 53, ILL
Frank Smith 20, CA
Elba H. Smith 11, CA
Tony Smith 18, CA


Next available census in 1900; 20 yrs later
Add 20 years to everyone's age.



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