Re: WILLIAM T. M. SMITHSON
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In reply to:
WILLIAM T. M. SMITHSON
Sidney Struss 10/11/07
A number of researchers have been trying to find the parents of W. T. M. Smithson.You mentioned different places where he lived.He married three times.Here are the references that I have for him:
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1. Marriages of Madison Co., AL.IGImf 1305696M52602
William T. M. Smithson and Eliza A. Dunn, solemnized on the 26 April 1831 by J. B. McFerren, MG.
2. 1840 CITIZENS OF TEXAS by Gifford White.Austin, TX 1988.Vol. 3 Land Grants:
Smithson, William F. M.arrived in Texas:bef. 1 Oct. 1837
CL[aim] 2: 1280 acres.Brazoria Co.: 20 Mar. 1838cond. certif.
Smithson, William T.arrived in Texas:[date not given]
CL[aim] 2: 1280 acres.Travis Co.: 2 Dec. 1841cond. certif.
3. MARRIAGE AND LEGAL NOTICES FROM EARLY ALABAMA NEWSPAPERS, 1819-1893. pg. 504:"Southern Advocate" of Huntsville, AL, Oct. 2, 1850:
Died in Galveston, Texas on 9 [Sep. 1850], Mrs. Eliza Ann Smithson, wife of Mr. W. T. M. Smithson, formerly of this place, aged 34 [years].
4. 1850/51 Census of Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, pg. 252, #218, # 227
Smithson, Wm. T. M.age 44, b. NCmale, head, Dance Master, $600
Smithson, Eloise M.age 15, b. ALfemale, attended school[daughter]
Smithson, Lodeskiage 10, b. TXfemale, attended school[daughter]
Smithson, Paulineage5, b. TXfemale[daughter]
Smithson, Mary M.age3, b. TXfemale[daughter]
Dunn, Margaretage 55, b. NYfemele[? mother-in- law]
Dunn, John J.age 26, b. ALmale, Printer
Dunn, DeWittage 22, b. ALmale, Tin Smith
5. 1860 Census of Oakland P.O., Colorado Co., TX, pg. 133
Smithson, W. T. M.age 54, b. NChead, farmer, $3180/$3280[recheck age]
Smithson, Marthaage 42, b. ALfemale
Smithson, Lodanskaage 18, b. TXfemale,[dau. of first wife]
Smithson, Maryage 11, b. TXfemale
Smithson, Annage4, b. TXfemale
Smithson, Fannieage2, b. TXfemale
6. 1870 Census of Wharton P. O., Beat #4, Wharton Co., TX, pg. 369. #741/#743.
Roan, Jamesage 26, b. ALhead, farmer, ---/$700, eligible to vote
Roan, E. J.age 22, b. TXfemale, keeping house
Roan, Martha J.age2, b. TXfemale, at home
Roan, Williamage 11/12, b. TXmale, at home, b. August [1869]
----#742/#744
Smithson, W. T. M.age 64, b. NChead, farmer, $800/$300, eligible to vote
Smithson, Annieage 15, b. TXfemale, at home
7. 1870 Mortality Schedule of Wharton Co., Texas:
Smithson, MarthadiedJune 1869, age 52, of stomach hemmorage.
8. Marriage Records of Colorado County, 1837-1886 compiled by Ernest Mae Seaholm and Bill Stein.Copy in Nesbitt Memorial Library, Columbus, Texas.Marriage Book E, pg. 260:
Smithson, W. T. M (groom) was married to Susan E. Tracey (bride) on March 19, 1872 by Gideon W. Cottingham, minister of the gospel.
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The 1830 Census of Heads of families in North Carolina may give you some clues as to who could be a father of W. T. M.Would like to know where and when he died and where he is buried, if you know.Would also appreciate hearing more about his daughter Lodeska's marriage to Daniel Webster Stockbridge.Hope that this will give you a clue or two.