Martha Smith1
F, #29330
| Father* | John Colville Smith1 b. 8 May 1831, d. 9 Apr 1913 |
| Last Edited | 11 Aug 2017 |
Her name was also recorded as Mattie.1
The following biographical information was shared at the James Smith family genealogy report by Michael Peacock, 14 July 2001:
The following biographical information was shared at the James Smith family genealogy report by Michael Peacock, 14 July 2001:
Hugh took the middle initial "Z" as a young man to avoid confusion with other Hugh Smiths in the community. This information came in a letter from his son Stuart B. Smith dated 1st December 1998.
In this same letter there was a copy of a letter, from Martha Smith, to Hugh Z Smith. There was no date or address. Martha was a daughter of John Colville Smith.
Sat. P.M.
At Home
Dear Hugh
I have been looking up family history & have found a few things about your family I will pass on to you before I forget.
Robert Smith, your grandfather, was born on a farm called Moy - near Campbeltown Scotland May 16th 1829 and later moved to Bleachfield. He left Scotland in June 1851 and came to Cincinnati, Ohio. Married Kate Stewart Oct.12th 1854. In 1855 they came to Argyle Illinois & rented a farm from John Smith for 3 years - Hugh was born Feb.14th 1858. Andrew must also have been born before, but it is not recorded. Hugh, in passing the place in later years, pointed out the house where he was born. It was in ruins. After leaving the Smith farm they came to the Adam Keith farm, which joins our farm on the north. Agnes was born there in 1860 & died in Seward in 1862. They were in the Keith farm 3 years & then bought the old home in Seward from Alfred Bridgeland.
I told you wrong about Uncle Archie. He did not come from Scotland with them, just your grandfather & my father came together.
Archie was born Jan. 1st 1856 went to Australia & stayed 3 years, then came back to Scotland & spent a winter, then came to America in May 1860. Went directly to the Robert Smith home on the Keith farm & was there till setting up for himself in Seward. He bought 80 acres from Alfred Bridgeland June 7 1869. Sold the same to Robert Smith in Feb. 12th 1869 and moved back to Argyle - His wife was desperately home sick & had to get back near her folks.
This is a short history of your grandmother - Kate Stewart. She was born 12 miles from Campbeltown July 20th 1824. Left Scotland May 14th 1851 at the age of 26. She was on the ship 7 weeks. Arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio soon after & stayed two years. Married to Robert Smith & then on to Argyle.
I hope you can make sense out of all this. "All the best" to you both
Sincerely Yours,
Mattie Smith.1
In this same letter there was a copy of a letter, from Martha Smith, to Hugh Z Smith. There was no date or address. Martha was a daughter of John Colville Smith.
Sat. P.M.
At Home
Dear Hugh
I have been looking up family history & have found a few things about your family I will pass on to you before I forget.
Robert Smith, your grandfather, was born on a farm called Moy - near Campbeltown Scotland May 16th 1829 and later moved to Bleachfield. He left Scotland in June 1851 and came to Cincinnati, Ohio. Married Kate Stewart Oct.12th 1854. In 1855 they came to Argyle Illinois & rented a farm from John Smith for 3 years - Hugh was born Feb.14th 1858. Andrew must also have been born before, but it is not recorded. Hugh, in passing the place in later years, pointed out the house where he was born. It was in ruins. After leaving the Smith farm they came to the Adam Keith farm, which joins our farm on the north. Agnes was born there in 1860 & died in Seward in 1862. They were in the Keith farm 3 years & then bought the old home in Seward from Alfred Bridgeland.
I told you wrong about Uncle Archie. He did not come from Scotland with them, just your grandfather & my father came together.
Archie was born Jan. 1st 1856 went to Australia & stayed 3 years, then came back to Scotland & spent a winter, then came to America in May 1860. Went directly to the Robert Smith home on the Keith farm & was there till setting up for himself in Seward. He bought 80 acres from Alfred Bridgeland June 7 1869. Sold the same to Robert Smith in Feb. 12th 1869 and moved back to Argyle - His wife was desperately home sick & had to get back near her folks.
This is a short history of your grandmother - Kate Stewart. She was born 12 miles from Campbeltown July 20th 1824. Left Scotland May 14th 1851 at the age of 26. She was on the ship 7 weeks. Arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio soon after & stayed two years. Married to Robert Smith & then on to Argyle.
I hope you can make sense out of all this. "All the best" to you both
Sincerely Yours,
Mattie Smith.1
Citations
- [S809] Michael Peacock - The Smiths and McNairs of Campbeltown, Argyllshire, online Hollinghurst Family Tree, James Smith Generation Report -- July 14, 2001. Hereinafter cited as Michael Peacock FTM Home Page.
William Donald Wood1
M, #29332, b. 17 February 1929, d. 11 December 2006
| Father* | William H. Wood2 |
| Mother* | Maud M. Bond2 |
| Last Edited | 10 Jul 2022 |
He was born on 17 February 1929 at Depew, Creek County, Oklahoma, USA. Note that his obituary gives Stroud as his place of birth. They are about 10 miles apart.2,3 William married Neva Jeanne Wilson on 6 March 1954 at Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma, USA, although his obituary gives Miami as their place of marriage.4,3,5
William Donald Wood died on 11 December 2006 at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin, Missouri, USA, at age 77.2,5
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Donald Wood.
William Donald Wood was buried on 13 December 2006 at Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery (aka G.A.R. Cemetery), Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA.6,5
He was commonly known as Don Wood.4,7
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Miami News Record published in Miami, Oklahoma, 12 December 2006.5
In the obituary of Neva Jeanne Wood who died 8 October 2016, her husband, William Donald Wood, was listed as predeceased.1
William Donald Wood died on 11 December 2006 at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin, Missouri, USA, at age 77.2,5
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Donald Wood.
William Donald Wood was buried on 13 December 2006 at Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery (aka G.A.R. Cemetery), Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA.6,5
He was commonly known as Don Wood.4,7
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Miami News Record published in Miami, Oklahoma, 12 December 2006.5
In the obituary of Neva Jeanne Wood who died 8 October 2016, her husband, William Donald Wood, was listed as predeceased.1
Family | Neva Jeanne Wilson b. 18 Apr 1937, d. 8 Oct 2016 |
| Marriage* | William married Neva Jeanne Wilson on 6 March 1954 at Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma, USA, although his obituary gives Miami as their place of marriage.4,3,5 |
| Child |
Citations
- [S10943] Neva Jeanne Wood, Paul Thomas Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC, Miami, Oklahoma, about 10 Oct 2016 viewed at Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Obituary: Neva Jeanne Wood née Wilson. Hereinafter cited as Paul Thomas Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC.
- [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: William Donald Wood. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
- [S10893] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records, 1890-1995 (Publisher: Various Oklahoma County marriage collections), Ancestry.com, Oklahoma, County Marriage Records, 1890-1995; "An index of Oklahoma marriages with links to images in FamilySearch.org"; cited as "Oklahoma, County Marriage Records., Neva Wilson and William Wood; 06 Mar 1954, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA.
- [S6920] Rootsweb - Message Board Ottawa County - Obit Look Up, online Rootsweb - Message Board - Ottawa County - Obit Look Up, Obit Look Up - Posted: 11 Jul 2006 9:19 PM GMT by Margaret
Source appears to be Guilford -Thomas Funeral Home, Miami Okla.
Reference to Chavtean may be reference to Chouteau.. Hereinafter cited as Rootsweb - Message Board Ottawa County. - [S10944] William Donald “Don” Wood, The Miami News Record, Miami, Oklahoma, 12 Dec 2006 viewed at The Miami News Record, Obituary: William Donald “Don” Wood. Hereinafter cited as Miami News Record.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., William Donald “Don” Wood
Grave marker transcription:
W Donald Wood Cpl US Army Korea Feb 17, 1929 - Dec 11, 2006. - [S10940] Joplin/District Deaths: Geneva Wilson, Joplin Globe, Joplin, Missouri, 11 Jan 1981, Page 31, column 5, Geneva Edith Wilson. Hereinafter cited as Joplin Globe.
Harold Eugene Stafford1,2,3
M, #29333, b. 17 March 1920, d. 14 January 2002
| Father* | John Melvin Stafford1,2,3 b. 9 Jul 1892, d. 22 Oct 1978 |
| Mother* | Margaret Jesse McCoy1,2,3 b. 9 Apr 1897, d. 20 Apr 1965 |
| Relationship | 3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 10 Jul 2022 |
He was born on 17 March 1920 at Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.2,3
Harold Eugene Stafford died on 14 January 2002 at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at age 81.3
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Harold Eugene Stafford.
Harold Eugene Stafford was buried on 18 January 2002 at Valley Falls Cemetery, Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.2,3
In the obituary of Jessie Stafford who died 20 April 1965, her son, Harold Stafford, of Valley Falls, was listed as a survivor.4
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Topeka Capital-Journal published in Topeka, Kansas, 16 January 2002.3
Harold Eugene Stafford died on 14 January 2002 at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at age 81.3
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Harold Eugene Stafford.
Harold Eugene Stafford was buried on 18 January 2002 at Valley Falls Cemetery, Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.2,3
In the obituary of Jessie Stafford who died 20 April 1965, her son, Harold Stafford, of Valley Falls, was listed as a survivor.4
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Topeka Capital-Journal published in Topeka, Kansas, 16 January 2002.3
Citations
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Jessie Stafford née McCoy
Grave marker transcription:
STAFFORD
J. Melvin 1892 - 1978
M. Jessie 1897 - 1965. - [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Harold Eugene Stafford
Grave marker transcription:
Harold E. Stafford
US Navy World War II
Mar 17, 1920 - Jan 14, 2002. - [S4162] Obit - Stafford, H E, online http://cjonline.com/stories/011602/obn_stafford.shtml, Obituary: Harold Eugene Stafford. Hereinafter cited as Obit - Stafford, H E.
- [S12594] (no title), The Winchester Star, Winchester, Kansas, 30 Apr 1965, Page 8, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Funeral: Jessie Stafford nee McCoy (Aged 68) part 1 and Funeral: Jessie Stafford nee McCoy (Aged 68) part 2. Hereinafter cited as Winchester Star.
Mary Schaick1,2
F, #29336, b. November 1855
| Last Edited | 20 Apr 2023 |
She was born in November 1855 at Indiana, USA.2 Mary married Michael Rench on 27 May 1873 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.1
Mary Renck appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900, described as the widowed head of the household. Her daughter, Elizabeth, was listed as living with her. Other children in the household were Albert (listed as a farmer) Clara, Otto (listed as at school) Else, Frieda and a nephew, Willie Foltz (listed as a farm laborer.) Note that none of her daughters were listed as at school..2
Mary Renck appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900, described as the widowed head of the household. Her daughter, Elizabeth, was listed as living with her. Other children in the household were Albert (listed as a farmer) Clara, Otto (listed as at school) Else, Frieda and a nephew, Willie Foltz (listed as a farm laborer.) Note that none of her daughters were listed as at school..2
Family | Michael Rench |
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Citations
- [S644] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941 , unknown repository, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941; "Tippecanoe County, Indiana 1850 - 1920 Inclusive; Index to Marriage Record Volume I Letters A - Eber, W. P. A. NOTE: images of the source dicuments are NOT available in this database"; cited as "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index., Michael Rench (sic) & Mary Schaick.
- [S4163] Mary Renck household, 23 Apr 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Harrison, Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0037, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 366; FHL microfilm: 1240366.
Michael Rench1
M, #29337
| Last Edited | 3 Feb 2022 |
Family | Mary Schaick b. Nov 1855 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S644] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941 , unknown repository, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941; "Tippecanoe County, Indiana 1850 - 1920 Inclusive; Index to Marriage Record Volume I Letters A - Eber, W. P. A. NOTE: images of the source dicuments are NOT available in this database"; cited as "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index., Michael Rench (sic) & Mary Schaick.
Mabel A. Rupp1,2,3
F, #29338, b. 17 February 1907, d. 2 May 1990
| Father* | William Rupp3 |
| Mother* | Anna (?)3 |
| Last Edited | 21 Mar 2023 |
She was born on 17 February 1907 at Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, USA,1,2,3,4,5; or, on 7 February 1907 according to the SSDI.6 Mabel married Clayton Howard Cottingham before 1935, both were living in Cheviot, Ohio in 1935, so assume they were already married.2,3,5
Mabel A. Rupp died on 2 May 1990 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 83.6,1,3,4
Mabel A. Rupp was buried on 4 May 1990 at Spring Grove Cemetery, LC-A-21-0, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.3
Clayton H. and Mabel A. Cottingham appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 15 May 1940, described as "transmission" for American Telephone & Telegraph.5
In the obituary of Clayton H. Cottingham who died 22 December 1990, his wife, the former Mabel A. Rupp, was listed as predeceased.7
Mabel A. Rupp died on 2 May 1990 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 83.6,1,3,4
Mabel A. Rupp was buried on 4 May 1990 at Spring Grove Cemetery, LC-A-21-0, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.3
Clayton H. and Mabel A. Cottingham appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 15 May 1940, described as "transmission" for American Telephone & Telegraph.5
In the obituary of Clayton H. Cottingham who died 22 December 1990, his wife, the former Mabel A. Rupp, was listed as predeceased.7
Family | Clayton Howard Cottingham b. 24 Apr 1908, d. 22 Dec 1990 |
| Marriage* | Mabel married Clayton Howard Cottingham before 1935, both were living in Cheviot, Ohio in 1935, so assume they were already married.2,3,5 |
Citations
- [S638] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018 (Publisher: Ohio Historical Society and Ohio Department of Health), unknown repository, Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; "This database, with over 5.3 million names, lists those who died between 1908 and 2007 in the state of Ohio. Within that range the coverage is incomplete or missing for 1933-1937 and 1952-1955"; cited as "Ohio, U.S., Death Records., Mabel A Cottingham.
- [S1907] Spring Grove Cemetery Interment Record (Publisher: Spring Grove Cemetery), Spring Grove Cemetery, Spring Grove Cemetery; "Text abstract of burial information, no image"; cited as "Spring Grove Cemetery Interment Record., Interment Record: Clayton H Cottingham.
- [S1907] "Spring Grove Cemetery Interment Record", online Spring Grove Cemetery: Interment Record: Mabel A Cottingham née Rupp.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi Mabel A Cottingham.
- [S4166] Clayton H Cottingham household, 15 May 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Harrison, Hamilton, Ohio; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 31-41, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T627_3077.
- [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Mabel A. Cottingham. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
- [S13689] Death Notices: Cottingham, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, 24 Dec 1990, Page 7, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Clayton H. Cottingham. Hereinafter cited as Cincinnati Enquirer.
William Rupp1
M, #29339
| Last Edited | 24 Aug 2018 |
Family | Anna (?) |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S1907] Spring Grove Cemetery Interment Record (Publisher: Spring Grove Cemetery), Spring Grove Cemetery, Spring Grove Cemetery; "Text abstract of burial information, no image"; cited as "Spring Grove Cemetery Interment Record., Interment Record: Mabel A Cottingham née Rupp.
Anna (?)1
F, #29340
| Last Edited | 6 Mar 2021 |
Family | William Rupp |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S1907] Spring Grove Cemetery Interment Record (Publisher: Spring Grove Cemetery), Spring Grove Cemetery, Spring Grove Cemetery; "Text abstract of burial information, no image"; cited as "Spring Grove Cemetery Interment Record., Interment Record: Mabel A Cottingham née Rupp.