| Home Surname List Name Index Sources Email Us | Norman
LeRoy SMITH was born on 13 JUN 1926 in Knowlton, Marathon County, Wisconsin.
He died in JUL 1993. Spouse: Susie Eldona COOK. Norman LeRoy SMITH and Susie Eldona COOK were married on 30 MAR 1956 in Elko, Elko County, Nevada. Olive Isabelle SMITH was born in 1852 in Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Madison, Buchanan County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) She 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. Orren SMITH was born on 4 OCT 1851 in Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1001041; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: William F. SMITH and Mary Ann MORGAN. Parker SMITH was born date unknown. Parents: James SMITH and Elizabeth NOYES. Patricia Marie SMITH was born on 20 OCT 1943. Parents: Harold H. SMITH and Thelma Anna COLBY. Paul Grayson SMITH was born on 15 MAR 1909. He died in 1985. Spouse: Helen Claire MCINTIRE. Paul Grayson SMITH and Helen Claire MCINTIRE were married on 20 DEC 1941 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. Paulina A. SMITH was born in APR 1837 in Maine. She appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1860 in Waltham, Hancock County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1870 in Hancock, Hancock County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Hancock, Hancock County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Hancock, Hancock County, Maine. (living with son Frank.) She appeared in the census in 1920 in Hancock, Hancock County, Maine. (living with son Frank.) She died after 1920. Spouse: Aaron Luther COLBY. Aaron Luther COLBY and Paulina A. SMITH were married on 2 MAY 1853 in Maine. Children were: Frank L. COLBY, Edman COLBY, Evaline M. COLBY, Lizzia A. COLBY, Florence COLBY, Caroline L. COLBY, Harvey COLBY, Margaret A. COLBY. Phebe SMITH was born on 26 AUG 1661 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 14 JAN 1739/40 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Many discrepancies between the fanily group sheets filed and accepted for the multi-generation project and the book "Life of Joseph F. Smith" Group sheets: Marriage date 28 Jun 1683, Book: Marr. date, 24 Jun 1684. =+=+=+=+=+=+= Extraction from LDS Ancestrial File gives marriage as 24 Jun 1684, Topsfield, Essex, MA Parents: Robert SMITH and Mary FRENCH. Spouse: Jacob TOWNE. Jacob TOWNE and Phebe SMITH were married on 28 JUN 1683. Phebe SMITH was born on 8 JAN 1707/8 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: 1. Family Tree Maker/World Family Tree Vol. 7, File #2296 2. Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 3. "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 4. "LDS Family History Suite", The LDS Vital Records Library. Parents: Samuel SMITH and Rebecca CURTIS. Spouse: Stephen AVEREL. Stephen AVEREL and Phebe SMITH were married on 27 MAR 1733. Pheobe SMITH was born on 18 APR 1778. She died on 10 DEC 1863 at Troy, Orleans County, Vermont. Spouse: Samuel DOANE. Samuel DOANE and Pheobe SMITH were married on 3 JAN 1802 in Middletown, Rutland County, Vermont. Children were: Edmund P. DOANE. Polly SMITH was born on 8 SEP 1798 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1001041; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: James SMITH and Mary COLBY. Polly SMITH was born on 22 MAR 1802 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1001041; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: James SMITH and Mary COLBY. Priscilla SMITH was born on 26 SEP 1735 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: 1. "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 II and Pricilla GOULD. Spouse: Jacob KIMBALL. Jacob KIMBALL and Priscilla SMITH were married on 15 SEP 1755. Priscilla SMITH was born on 20 OCT 1769 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died in 1867. SOURCE: 1. "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: Asael SMITH I and Mary DUTY. Spouse: John Curtis WALLER. John Curtis WALLER and Priscilla SMITH were married on 24 AUG 1796 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Calvin C. WALLER, Polly WALLER, Marshal WALLER, Royal H. WALLER, Dudley C. WALLER, Bushrod W. WALLER, Silas B. WALLER, Sally P. WALLER, John H. WALLER. Proctor Eastman SMITH was born on 4 AUG 1909 in East Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with mother at George Eastman's home.) He died on 18 FEB 1927 at East Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The cause of death was listed as Accidental death, snow covered roof collapsed on him. Parents: Fred Daniel SMITH and Lavina Eula EASTMAN. Rawley Dewitt SMITH was born on 25 AUG 1935 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Harry SMITH and Ruth Celesia LORD. Spouse: Bettie Lee BLUM. Rawley Dewitt SMITH and Bettie Lee BLUM were married on 26 JUN 1965 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Children were: Jeffrey Dewitt SMITH, Michelle Lee SMITH. Raymond F. SMITH was born in 1885 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Spouse: Florence O. COLBY. Raymond F. SMITH and Florence O. COLBY were married on 25 SEP 1911 in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.) Rebecca SMITH was born on 20 FEB 1640/41 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: "Reminiscences of a Nonagenarian" Sarah Anna Emery, Newburyport, 1879. Parents: Thomas SMITH and Mrs Rebecca SMITH. Spouse: Stephen SWETT. Stephen SWETT and Rebecca SMITH were married on 4 AUG 1663 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Rebecca SMITH was born on 1 OCT 1715 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: 1. Family Tree Maker/World Family Tree Vol. 7, File #2296 2. "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: Samuel SMITH and Rebecca CURTIS. Spouse: John BALCH. John BALCH and Rebecca SMITH were married on 17 JUN 1740. Rebecca P. SMITH was born on 20 MAR 1842 in Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. She died on 16 FEB 1904 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Spouse: Arthur A. COLBY. Arthur A. COLBY and Rebecca P. SMITH were married on 13 MAY 1871 in Waltham, Hancock County, Maine. Children were: Lewellyn Allen COLBY, Willis H. COLBY, Annie P. COLBY. Richard SMITH was born date unknown. Parents: James SMITH and Elizabeth MOODY. Richard SMITH was born on 29 JUN 1760 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: "Life and Times in Hopkinton, NH" Charles Chase Lord, 1991. Parents: James SMITH and Elizabeth STUART. Rita SMITH. Spouse: Ross HOFFMAN. Children were: Marsha Kay HOFFMAN, Donn HOFFMAN, Patty Jo HOFFMAN, Dann HOFFMAN, Richard HOFFMAN. Robert SMITH was christened/baptized on 16 JUN 1616 in Flitton w/Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England. He is reference number 1742. He died at England. @T562@ Parents: William (Wm.) SMITH and Joan BETTS. Spouse: Mrs. Robert SMITH. Robert SMITH and Mrs. Robert SMITH were married about 1647 in Maulden, Bedfordshire, England. Children were: Mary SMITH. Robert SMITH was born about 1626 in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England. He died on 30 AUG 1693 at Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts. ROBERT SMITH immigrated in the year 1638 from England; the exact location is unknown. He married Mary French and settled in that part of Rowley, in Essex County, Mass., which afterwards became the township of Boxford. He was the father of ten children. Many discrepancies between the family group sheets filed and accepted for the multi-generation project and the book "Life of Joseph F. Smith" I am using information from the group sheets and listimg the errors here. Group sheet: Birth Circa 1626. Book: Birth Circa 1623. Extraction from LDS Ancestrial File gives chr. as 30 Apr 1626, Kirton, Linclns., Eng. 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 Spouse: Mary FRENCH. Robert SMITH and Mary FRENCH were married before 26 MAR 1656 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Thomas SMITH, Mary SMITH, Phebe SMITH, Ephraim SMITH, Samuel SMITH, Amy SMITH, Sarah SMITH, Nathaniel SMITH, Jacob SMITH, Maria SMITH. Robert SMITH was born on 25 APR 1724 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: 1. "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: Susanna GOULD. Robert SMITH and Susanna GOULD were married on 28 FEB 1743/44. Rosina M. SMITH was born on 13 MAR 1840 in Hardwick, Caledonia County, Vermont. She died on 3 JUN 1916. Spouse: Baily K. COLBY. Baily K. COLBY and Rosina M. SMITH were married on 27 OCT 1860 in Hardwick, Caledonia County, Vermont. Children were: Sarah E. COLBY, Frank B. COLBY. Spouse: Gilman B. SMITH. Gilman B. SMITH and Rosina M. SMITH were married on 25 SEP 1866 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.  Roxanna B.
SMITH was born in JUL 1828. She died on 8 MAR 1867 at Fryeburg,
Oxford County, Maine.Spouse: Richard Kimball COLBY. Richard Kimball COLBY and Roxanna B. SMITH were married about 1848 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Children were: Son COLBY, Frank COLBY, James COLBY, Mary Ellen COLBY, Katherine COLBY, Elizabeth Buzzell COLBY, Minnie Roxanna COLBY. Royal SMITH was born on 2 JUL 1809. Parents: Jesse SMITH I and Hannah PEABODY. Sabrina SMITH was born on 16 SEP 1803 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She died on 28 NOV 1886 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Spouse: William Davis COLBY. William Davis COLBY and Sabrina SMITH were married about 1826. Children were: William D. COLBY, Ellen M. COLBY, Mary COLBY, Carlos Dyer COLBY. Sally SMITH was born on 14 SEP 1799 in Francestown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She died on 9 NOV 1818 at Francestown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: John SMITH and Lucretia COLBY. Samuel SMITH was born date unknown. Parents: James SMITH and Elizabeth MOODY. Samuel SMITH was born date unknown. Parents: James SMITH and Elizabeth NOYES. Samuel SMITH was born on 13 OCT 1641 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 25 OCT 1691 at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He has Ancestral File Number 98BS-GL. Parents: Captain Henry SMITH and Mrs Elizabeth SMITH. Spouse: Martha A. SMITH. Samuel SMITH and Martha A. SMITH were married on 13 NOV 1678. Children were: Sarah SMITH. Samuel SMITH was born on 26 JAN 1666 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 12 JUL 1748 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. SAMUEL, the fifth child and third son of Robert, was born January 26, 1666. He moved to Topsfield where he became an influential citizen. He married Rebecca Curtis, daughter of John Curtis. They had nine children. He died July 12, 1748. Many discrepancies between the fanily group sheets filed and accepted for the multi-generation project and the book "Life of Joseph F. Smith" The group sheet shows as a first marriage: Sarah Curtis, 12 May 1696. The book states that there may have been a first marriage but the only Marriage that it lists is a marriage to Rebecca Curtis, daughter of John Curtis on 25 Jan 1707. Extraction from LDS Ancestrial File gives two additional marriages, Sarah Curtice (Curtis) and Phebe Howe 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 Parents: Robert SMITH and Mary FRENCH. Spouse: Sarah CURTIS. Samuel SMITH and Sarah CURTIS were married on 12 MAY 1696. Spouse: Rebecca CURTIS. Samuel SMITH and Rebecca CURTIS were married on 25 JAN 1707/8 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Phebe SMITH, Mary SMITH, Samuel SMITH II, Rebecca SMITH, Elizabeth SMITH, Hephzibah SMITH, Robert SMITH, Susanna SMITH, Hannah SMITH. Spouse: Phebe HOWE. Samuel SMITH and Phebe HOWE were married date unknown. Samuel SMITH II was born on 26 JAN 1714 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 14 NOV 1785 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. SAMUEL, the third child and oldest son of Samuel was born in Topsfield January 26, 1714. He married Priscilla Gould, daughter of Zaccheus Gould. They had five children. He was known as Captain Samuel Smith and served his country during the Revolutionary war. He was also a delegate to the Provincial Congress in 1774 and again in 1775 and was chairman of the tea committee in 1773. In 1764-70 and in 1772, '77, '78 and '81, he was representative to the General Court and served on the Committee of Safety for a number of years. Samuel Smith, Private Capt. Benjamin Gould's Co., Col. Wade's regt.: entered service July 6, 1780; discharged Oct 10, 1780. Regiment raised in Essex County to reinforce the Continental Army for 2 months. Roll dated Topsfield. 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. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War, Vol. XIV, p. 537. Parents: Samuel SMITH and Rebecca CURTIS. Spouse: Pricilla GOULD. Samuel SMITH II and Pricilla GOULD were married on 27 MAY 1734 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Priscilla SMITH, Samuel SMITH III, Vashti SMITH, Susanna SMITH, Asael SMITH I. Samuel SMITH III was born on 2 OCT 1737 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: 1. "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 II and Pricilla GOULD. Spouse: Rebecca TOWNE. Samuel SMITH III and Rebecca TOWNE were married on 2 JAN 1760. Samuel SMITH was born on 16 AUG 1758 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Haverhill.) He died on 17 JUL 1759 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Haverhill.) Parents: Timothy SMITH and Lydia COLBY. Samuel SMITH was born on 31 DEC 1759 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Haverhill.) Parents: Timothy SMITH and Lydia COLBY. Samuel SMITH IV was born on 15 SEP 1777. He died on 1 APR 1830. 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: Asael SMITH I and Mary DUTY. Spouse: Francis WILCOX. Samuel SMITH IV and Francis WILCOX were married in FEB 1816. Children were: Charles SMITH, Laura SMITH, Horace Jay SMITH, Elizabeth SMITH, Sarah SMITH. Samuel SMITH was born on 22 AUG 1785 in Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1001041; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: Joseph SMITH and Mary SAWYER. Samuel SMITH VI was born on 3 OCT 1811. He died on 7 MAR 1826. Parents: Silas SMITH and Ruth STEVENS. Samuel H. B. SMITH was born on 1 AUG 1838. Parents: Samuel Harrison SMITH V and Mary BAILY. Samuel Harrison SMITH V was born on 13 MAR 1808 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. He died on 30 JUL 1844 at Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. Died of a fever occasioned by over-exertion in escaping from a mob when his brothers were killed. Smith, Samuel Harrison, one of the Eight Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, was the fourth son of Joseph Smith and Lucy Mack, and was born March 13, 1808, in the town of Tunbridge, Orange county, Vermont. In his early life he assisted his father in farming. He possessed a religious turn of mind, and at an early age joined the Presbyterian church, to which sect he belonged until he visited his brother Joseph in Pennsylvania in May, 1829, when Joseph informed him that the Lord was about to commence His latter-day work. He also showed him that part of the Book of Mormon which he had translated, and labored to persuade him concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ, which was about to be revealed in its fulness. Samuel was not, however, very easily persuaded of these things, but after much inquiry and explanation he retired and prayed that he might obtain from the Lord wisdom to enable him to judge for himself; the result was, that he obtained revelation for himself sufficient to convince him of the truth of the testimony of his brother Joseph. May 15, 1829, having been commanded of the Lord, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were baptized, and as they were returning from the water to the house, they overheard Samuel engaged in secret prayer. Joseph said that he considered that a sufficient testimony of his being a fit subject for baptism; and as they had now received authority to baptize, they spoke to Samuel upon the subject, and he went straightway to the water with them, and was baptized by Oliver Cowdery, he being the third person baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ in the last dispensation. He was present at the organization of the Church, April 6, 1830, and was one of the six who at that time constituted the members of the same. He was ordained to the Priesthood on that day. On the 30th of June following he took some copies of the Book of Mormon and started out on his mission, to which he had been set apart by his brother Joseph and on traveling twenty-five miles, which was his first day's journey, he stopped at a number of places in order to sell his books, but was turned out of doors as soon as he declared his principles. When evening came on, he was faint and almost discouraged, but coming to an inn, which was surrounded with every appearance of plenty, he called to see if the landlord would buy one of his books. On going in, Samuel inquired of him, if he did not wish to purchase a history of the origin of the Indians. "I do not know," replied the host, "how did you get hold of it?" "It was translated," rejoined Samuel, "by my brother from some gold plates that he found buried in the earth." "You d—d liar," cried the landlord. "get out of my house—you shan't stay one minute with your books." Samuel was sick at heart, for this was the fifth time he had been turned out of doors that day. He left the house, and traveled a short distance, and washed his feet in a small brook, as a testimony against the man. He then proceeded five miles further on his journey, and seeing an apple tree a short distance from the road, he concluded to pass the night under it; and here he lay all night upon the cold, damp ground. In the morning he arose from his comfortless bed, and observing a small cottage at no great distance, he drew near, hoping to get a little refreshment. The only inmate was a widow who seemed very poor. He asked her for food, relating the story of his former treatment. She prepared him some victuals, and after eating, he explained to her the history of the Book of Mormon. She listened attentively, and believed all that he told her, but, in consequence of her poverty, she was unable to purchase one of the books. He presented her with one, and proceeded to Bloomington, which was eight miles further. Here he stopped at the house of one John P. Greene, who was a Methodist preacher, and was at that time about starting on a preaching mission. He, like the others, did not wish to make a purchase of what he considered at that time to be a nonsensical fable; however, he said that he would take a subscription paper, and if he found any one on his route who was disposed to purchase, he would take his name, and in two weeks, Samuel might call again, and he would let him know what the prospect was of selling. After making this arrangement, Samuel left one of his books with him and returned home. At the time appointed, Samuel started again for the Rev. John P. Greene's, in order to learn the success which this gentleman had met with, in finding sale for the Book of Mormon. This time his father and mother accompanied him, and it was their intention to have passed near the tavern, where Samuel was so abusively treated a fortnight previous, but just before they came to the house, a sign of smallpox intercepted them. They turned aside, and meeting a citizen of the place, they inquired of him to what extent this disease prevailed. He answered, that the tavern-keeper and two of his family had died with it not long since, but he did not know that any one else had caught the distemper, and that it was brought into the neighborhood by a traveler who stopped at the tavern over night. Samuel performed several short missions with the books, and gave the following account of his third mission to Livonia: "When I arrived at Mr. Greene's, Mrs. Greene informed me that her husband was absent from home, that there was no prospect of selling my books, and even the one which I had left with them, she expected I would have to take away, as Mr. Greene had no disposition to [p.280] purchase it, although she had read it herself, and was much pleased with it. I then talked with her a short time, and binding my knapsack upon my shoulders, rose to depart; but as I bade her farewell, it was impressed upon my mind to leave the book with her. I made her a present of it, and told her that the Spirit forbade my taking it away. She burst into tears, and requested me to pray with her. I did so, and afterwards explained to her the most profitable manner of reading the book which I had left with her; which was, to ask God when she read it for a testimony of the truth of what she had read, and she would receive the Spirit of God, which would enable her to discern the things of God. I then left her and returned home." In December, 1830, Samuel was sent to preach in Kirtland, Ohio, and the surrounding country. In the beginning of 1831, Joseph, the Prophet, went to Kirtland to preside, accompanied by Hyrum and many of the Saints, and soon after Joseph Smith senior's family, and the Saints who were located in Fayette, near Waterloo, also moved to Kirtland. At a conference held at Kirtland June 3, 1831, Samuel was ordained a High Priest under the hands of Lyman Wight. In June, 1831, Samuel was called by revelation to go to Missouri on a mission, in company with Reynolds Cahoon. They immediately started, and while on their way called upon William E. McLellin, and preached the gospel to him and a large assembly, in a room which he procured. William being troubled about the things he heard, closed up his business and proceeded after the brethren to Missouri, where he was baptized before they arrived. This was the McLellin who afterwards became one of the Twelve Apostles. On their route to Missouri they preached the gospel, traveling without purse or scrip, and enduring much for the want of food and rest. When they started for Missouri, about fifty brethren set out for the same place, and when they all arrived they met on the spot for the Temple in Jackson county, aud dedicated the ground unto God. Brothers Smith and Cahoon spent several days in Jackson county, attended several meetings and were with Joseph when he received several revelations. While in Missouri they were required to remain together on their return mission until they reached home, which was in September following. Soon after their arrival in Kirtland, they took a mission into the southern townships and counties of Ohio. Brother Cahoon returned after laboring about six weeks, but Samuel continued preaching through the winter, strengthening the branches and comforting the Saints. In a revelation given in January, 1832, Orson Hyde and Samuel H. Smith were called to go on a mission to the Eastern country; accordingly they started in March, and traveled and preached the gospel through the States of Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusets and Maine; they baptized several in Spafford, N.Y., in Boston and Lynne, Mass., in Providence, R.I., and in Saco, Maine, preaching much from house to house, as well as in public congregations, and returning to Kirtland in November or December. During the year 1833, Samuel preached among the churches as he had opportunity, and spent a good portion of his time laboring with his hands. Feb. 17, 1834, he was ordained and set apart as one of the High Council in Kirtland, in which office he officiated until he went to Missouri in 1838. August 13, 1834, he married Mary Bailey, who was born in Bedford, Hillsborough county, New Hampshire, Dec. 20, 1808. Sept. 16. 1835, he was appointed, in company with David Whitmer, as a committee and general agent to act in the name of, and for the Literary Firm. In the winter of 1835-36 he chopped cord wood for Lorenzo D. Young. In 1838 he traveled in company with his brother Joseph from Kirtland to Missouri. He passed through the mobbings of that year, in Far West and Adam-Ondi-Ahman, Missouri, and his family suffered nigh unto death from exposure, as they were driven about by the mob. He was in the Crooked river battle, and immediately after, by the counsel of Pres. Brigham Young, together with Brothers Charles C. Rich, Benjamin L. Clapp, Lorenzo D. Young and about twenty others, they fled for Illinois by the wilderness through the north part of Missouri, and the southern part of Iowa. Messengers overtook them and informed them that General Clark had sent a company of fifty well armed men to follow them, with strict orders not to return until they had brought back the company either dead or alive. When this word came a halt was called and Samuel asked what they should do in case the enemy overtook them; after a few moments' consultation the whole company covenanted with uplifted hands to heaven that if they were overtaken they would fight till they died, and not a man would fall into the hands of the enemy alive. They then traveled on ten miles and camped on the edge of some timber on the north side of a four mile prairie, and they afterwards learned that their enemies camped on the south edge of the same prairie, and would have overtaken them next day, had not the Lord sent a heavy snow storm during the night; and when the brethren arose in the morning, Phineas H. Young remarked, that that snow storm was their salvation. The air was so full of snow that they could hardly find their horses to saddle them, but they soon mounted them and continued their journey as fast as they could. The storm was from the north, and in their faces; it filled their tracks in a few moments, so that Clark's men could not follow. It was reported that this company of men on their return informed the general that they could not overtake the d—d Mormons, for they were stopped by a snow storm. After they had got some distance on their journey, the company divided into three parts, the three brethren named fell in company with Samuel; their provisions gave out, and after spending several days without food, except eating lynne buds and slippery elm bark, they camped upon a small stream, and the company, numbering eight, held a council, and appointed Samuel president, that they might receive the world of the Lord in relation to the situation of Joseph the Prophet and those that were with him, also in relation to their families and what they were to do to obtain food; they all knelt down in a circle, and each one prayed; then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Samuel, and being filled with the Holy Ghost, he arose and said: "Thus saith the Lord, my servant Joseph is not injured, nor any of his brethren that are with him, but they will all be delivered out of the hands of their enemies; your families are all well, but anxious about you. Let your hearts be comforted, for I the Lord will provide food for you on the morrow." They went to bed with glad hearts, and arose in the morning and prayed again and went out two by two to hunt for food. Brother Clapp saw several squirrels and shot at them, but could not hit them; they were only to stay one hour; at the end of that time they all returned, except Charles C. Rich and Samuel. Feeling very faint, one of the brethren proposed killing a horse. Brother Clapp said that when Brothers Rich and Samuel returned they would have food, as he never knew the Lord to give a false revelation to his servants; and while conversing upon the matter, the brethren made their appearance with two silk handkerchiefs tied up full of bread and dried meat. Samuel's mind was led in a certain direction, and following it they came to an Indian camp; they made known to the Indians by signs, that they were hungry; upon this the squaw with all possible speed baked them some cakes, and gave each of them two, sending two to each of the six brethren in camp, giving them to understand that she would be glad to send more, but she had but little flour, and her papooses (children) would be hungry. When they arrived in camp all felt to rejoice; they formed a circle around the food, and asked a blessing upon it. The bread was very good, being shortened with racoon's oil. After eating they started upon their journey and obtained food sufficient, so that none perished. Samuel arrived in Quincy, and was there to assist his father and mother over the river on their arrival, and hired a house for them, into which he also assisted four other families of the Saints; and according to the word of the Lord unto him, his brothers, Joseph and Hyrum, were delivered, and they arrived in Quincy in April, 1839. He moved, in company with Don Carlos, on to a farm which he rented, near Macomb, McDonough county Ill., where he spent the season farming. Elders Wilford Woodruff and John Taylor called upon them as they went on their missions to England, and held a meeting with the Saints in that place (Oct. 11, 1839). Don Carlos preached and was followed by Samuel, who enjoyed much of the Holy Spirit and bore a strong testimony to the truth of the work of God; he assisted the brethren upon their journey. [p.282] In September, 1840, Samuel received the following blessing from under the hands of his father, Joseph Smith, sen., upon his dying bed: "Samuel, you have been a faithful and obedient son. By your faithfulness you have brought many into the Church. The Lord has seen your diligence, and you are blessed, in that he has never chastised you, but has called you home to rest; and there is a crown laid up for you which shall grow brighter and brighter unto the perfect day. When the Lord called you, he said, 'Samuel, I have seen thy sufferings, have heard thy cries, and beheld thy faithfulness; thy skirts are clear from the blood of this generation. Because of these things, I seal upon your head all the blessings which I have heretofore pronounced upon you; and this my dying blessing I now seal upon you. Even so: Amen." Samuel's wife Mary died Jan. 25, 1841, after bearing to him four children, namely, Susannah B., Mary B., Samuel Harrison B. and Lucy B. In April, 1841, he was sent on a mission to preach the gospel in Scott and adjoining counties, Illinois. May 3, 1841, he married Levira Clark, daughter of Gardner and Delecta Clark, born in Livonia, Livingston county, New York, July 30, 1815. She bore to him three daughters, viz., Levira A. C., Louisa C. and Lucy J. C. He preached during the summer and fall of 1841, his wife remaining with his father-in-law. In the month of November he returned to Nauvoo, taking his family with him. Here he remained during the winter, and also the summer of 1842, during which time he worked mostly for Joseph, and harvested in the country. In the fall of 1842 he removed to his brother William's tavern at Plymouth. In the summer of 1843 he was often at Nauvoo. In the fall he chopped wood, and prepared his farm by making fences and clearing off the timber, preaching the gospel in the vicinity as he had the opportunity. In the spring of 1844 he cultivated his farm, and upon hearing of the imprisonment of his brothers in Carthage jail, he repaired thither on horseback to see them. While on the way he was pursued by the mobocrats; but in consequence of the fleetness of his horse, he was enabled to reach Carthage in safety, from whence he went to Nauvoo in company with the bodies of his martyred brothers, Joseph and Hyrum. He was soon after taken sick of billious fever, and died July 30, 1844, aged 36 years. The following extract is from his obituary notice, published in the "Times and Seasons," "The exit of this worthy man, so soon after the horrible butchery of his brothers, Joseph and Hyrum, in Carthage jail, is a matter of deep solemnity to the family, as well as a remediless loss to all. If ever there lived a good man upon the earth, Samuel H. Smith was that person. His labors in the Church from first to last, carrying glad tidings to the eastern cities, and finally his steadfastness as one of the Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, and many saintly traits of virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity, shall be given of him hereafter, as a man of God." Parents: Joseph SMITH Sr. and Lucy MACK. Spouse: Mary BAILY. Samuel Harrison SMITH V and Mary BAILY were married on 13 AUG 1834. Children were: Susanna B. SMITH, Mary B. SMITH, Samuel H. B. SMITH, Lucy B. SMITH. Spouse: Levira CLARK. Samuel Harrison SMITH V and Levira CLARK were married on 30 MAY 1841. Children were: Levira A. C. SMITH, Lovias C. SMITH, Lucy J. C. SMITH. Sarah SMITH was born in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. 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: Samuel SMITH IV and Francis WILCOX. Sarah SMITH was born date unknown. Parents: James SMITH and Elizabeth MOODY. Sarah SMITH was born date unknown. Parents: James SMITH and Elizabeth NOYES. Sarah SMITH was born about 1620/21. She died on 11 MAR 1697/98 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Her surname is unknown. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Spouse: Roger EASTMAN. Roger EASTMAN and Sarah SMITH were married about 1639 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: John EASTMAN, Nathaniel EASTMAN, Philip EASTMAN, Thomas EASTMAN, Timothy EASTMAN, Joseph EASTMAN, Benjamin EASTMAN, Sarah EASTMAN, Samuel EASTMAN, Ruth EASTMAN. Sarah SMITH was born on 25 JUN 1670 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 28 AUG 1673 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Many discrepancies between the fanily group sheets filed and accepted for the multi-generation project and the book "Life of Joseph F. Smith" The book states that the birth year for Sarah is 1670, the group sheet lists 1668 which would put the birth of Sarah 2 months before Amy. 1670 would be a more reasonable date. Parents: Robert SMITH and Mary FRENCH. Sarah SMITH was born on 23 NOV 1690 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Original entry shows Chebacco, Ipswich, Essex County, Mass. Cann't fined a Chebacco in any reference, must be a Parish. Changed name to Ipswich, Exxex County, Mass. She died at Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. She has Ancestral File Number 2KQK-S0. Parents: Samuel SMITH and Martha A. SMITH. Spouse:
Jonathan ANDREWS. Jonathan ANDREWS
and Sarah SMITH were married on 16 DEC 1718 in Scarborough, Cumberland County,
Maine. Scarboro, Maine and Scarborough, Maine are one in the same.
|
