Smith Famiy (in Robert Brown Tree)
REV. 03-01-88
SMITH-- F AM I L Y-- R E C O R D S
The following record was compiled by Shelbie Jean Smith Pickering,
307 4Znd Street, Gulfport, MS 39507,
Res.Ph.#601-864-9233, Bus.ph # 601-868-4730, MS Toll Free 1-800-222-9506, ext.#4730, The data gather-ing was begun in 1986 from family bible records, family members, burial sites, library material, and newspapers. The dates cited as "ca" indicate approximate dates, since confirmed dates were unavailable at this writing
Roman numerals, I, II, III,etc. are utilized to designate _ _ listed herein. Arabic numerals designate offspring in order of birth. The first ancestor accounted for at this writing is ELIJAH ELIliU SMITH, designated as I. for the first generation.
I. ELIJAH ELIHU SMITH, b.(ca-1797), m.-(7-7-1840), d.-( ? )- Born in South Carolina as shown in the 1850 census records of Lauder-
dale County, MS, as well as 1X60 & 1870 census records of Neshoba co.
MS; shown as aCe 63, and occupation as "Farmer" in 1860 census.
Married Millie Quimby, daughter of James Quimby, 7-7-1840 in Sumter Co. AL. Millie Quimby was born around 1825 according to 1860 & 1870
census records of Neshoba co, MS; she was listed as age 37, and occupation "Housekeeper" in the 1860 census. It appears, from the ages of the children and their birthplaces as listed in the 1860 census, that Elijah Elihu Smith and Millie Quimby arrived in Mississippi between 1849 and 1851. Millie Quimby died ( ? ) Eleven (11) children were born to Elijah Elihu Smith & Millie Quimby.
II.1. Margaret Smith
II.2. Kenagre Smith
II.3. Jonas Bynum Smith
II.4. John C. Smith (Great-Grandfather of this writer) II.5. Elijah Elihu Smith
II.6. Elizabeth (Bettie)Smith
II.7. Burrell Armstrong Smith
1I.8. Sarah A. (Sallie) Smith
II.9. Mary Jane Smith
II.10. Eddianda Smith
II.ll. Richard P. Smith
II.2.
The children of Elijah Elihu Smith and Millie Quimby are listed here and are later detailed in family groups with their children II.1. MARGARET SMITH (lst child of Elijah Elihu Smith & Millie Quimby)b.-( - -1841), m-( ? ), d.-( - -1886). Born in
Alabama(probably Sumter Co.), and listed in 1860 census as age 19, and occupation "Asst. Housekeeper". Married Elijah Jonathan Collins after the death of his first wife, Penelope Ann McClendon. NOTE: Elijah Jonathan Collins and Penelope Ann McClendon were the parents of Penelope Ann Collins, who married Margaret Smith's brother, John C. Smith. The Collins family records have been researched back to Colonial days and a copy of this book is in the possession of Shelbie Jean Smith-Pic-kering.
BENAGXE SMITH (2nd child of Elijah Elihu Smith and Millie
Quimby) b.-( - -1845), m.-( ? ), d.-( ? )
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II.2. BENAGRE SMITH (contid) Born in Alabama; listed as age 15, occupation warmer" in 1860 census of Neshoba Co., MS; is not listed in the 1870 census and may have been a casualty of the Civil War; additional research ongoing.
II.3. JONAS BYNUM SMITH (3rd Child of Elijah Elihu Smith & Mlllie 1870)ca, d.-( - -1927)
II.4. JOHN C, Quimby) b.-( - -1847)ca, m.-( -Born in Alabama; age 13 an 1860 census, married Monarca Winniired Collins (daughter of Elljah Jonathan Colllns & Penelope Ann Me Clendon). Monarca Wlnnefred Colllns was the sister of PeneloDe Ann Colllns, who married John C. Smith, brother of Jonas Bynum Smith .
SMITH (4th child of Elijah Ellhu Smith & Millie Ouimby) b.-( - -1851)ca, m.-( - -1873)ca, d 1899)cc. Born in Mississippi; age 11 in 1860 census; married Penelone Anr Collins, b.-(12-17-1843) in MS, daughter of Elijah Jonathan Collins & Penelope Ann McClendon. John C. Smith reportedly died of injuries recieved in a farm/logging accident and was buried in a Dasture in Neshoba Co., MS; no headstone has been found at the reported location of burial.
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II.5 ELIJAH ELIHU SMITH, Jr.(5th child of Elijah hlihu Smith & Millie Quimby),(b.- 1851), born in Mississippi, listed age 9 in 1860 census, age 19 in 1870 census; no further records Vacated
II. ELIZABETH (BETTY) SMITH (6th child of Elijah Elihu Smith & Millie Quimby) (b.03-08-1852, Mississippi) (d. 10-11-1933)(m.08-03-1884) listed as age 5 in L860 census, married George L. Nelson, buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, MS.
II.7. BURRELL ARMSTRONG SMITH (7th child of Elijah Elihu Smith & Millie
m.- d.- 01-04-1941 Quimby) h - 03-22-1856. MS, listed as age 3 in 1860 census, to Camella McMullan of tllentuckv,b.-02-29-1856
(9) children d.-04-18-1943
IJ.8. SARAH A.(SALLIE) SMITH (8th child of Elijah Elihu Smith & Millie ( Quimby)
-1857, MS, listed as age 13 in 1870 census , to Robeft Williams, (8) children, buried Liberty Cemetery, (9)Neshoba/Newton Co.4S II.9. MARY JANE SMITH (9th child of Elijah Elihu Smith & Millie Quimby) b.- - -1859 MS, listed as age 11 in 1870 census m.-d.-, to Frank Dansby, (4) children
IT 10. EDDIANDA SMITH (lOth child of Elijah Elihu Smith & Millie Quimby) b.-m.-d. -1861, MS, listed as age 9 in 1870 census (No further records found)
II.ll. RICHARD P. SMITH (llth child of Elijah Elihu Smith & Millie Quimby) b.- - -1866, MS, listed as age 4 in 1870 census m.- d.- _ _
(No further information available)
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DESCENDANTS OF ELIJAH ELIHU SMITH AND MILLIE QUIMBY (Family groups listed together)
II.1. MARGARET SMITH (lst born of Elijah Elihu Smith / Millie Quimby) Born - -1841, Sumter Co., AL(?), Listed age 9 , 1850 Lauderdale Co.,MS census 19, 1860 Neshoba Co., MS census 29, 1870 Neshoba Co,, MS census Married - -1870(?), to Elijah Jonathan Collins as his
second wife after the death of his first wife, Penelope Ann McClendon.
*'NOTE; Elijah Jonathan Collins & Penelope Ann McClendon were the parents of Penelope Ann Collins, who later married Margaret Smith's brother John C. Smith. Elijah Jonathan Collins / Pene-lope Ann McClendon had eleven children: Jonathan Duren, Jessie M., Silas Ezekiel, Alexander Gillis, Penelope Ann, Monarca Win-nifred, Elijah Thomas, Sarah Jane, William Lee, Mary Sedonia, & Theodosha. Seven children were born to Margaret Smith / Elijah Jonathan Collins. As the Collins Family Records were researched and published by Lorene Rayburn Conner (ref#2), a copy of which is in the possession of this writer, only a listing of the names and birth dates of the offspring is shown here. ~ Died -III.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7-1886 JOHNATHAN E. COLLINS, b.- 11-22-1871
JAMES DUREN COLLINS, b.- 08-25-1873
ELLEN COLLINS, b.- 09-02-1875
VICTORIA COLLINS, b.- 10-19-1877
LEWIS A. COLLINS, b.- 02-06-1880
ANDREW J. COLLINS, b.- 01-06-1882
CHARLIE COLLINS, b.- 12-14-1885
II.2. BENAGRE SMITH (2nd born of Elijah Elihu Smith / Millie Quimby) Born - -1845, Sumter Co., AL(?) Listed age 7, 1850 census, Lauderdale Co., MS age 15, 1860 census, Neshoba co. MS
Not listed in 1870 census records: mav have left home or mav Married Died - - have been a casualty of the Civil War.
(RESEARCH INCOMPLETE)
II.3. JONAS BYNUM SMITH (3rd born of Elijah E. Smith/Millie Quimby) Born - -1847, Sumter co. AL(?) Married - -1870(ca) to Monarca Winnifred Collins, daughter of Elijah Jonathan Collins and Penelope Ann McClendon; sister of Penelope Ann Collins, who married John C. Smith. Five children were born of this marriage. Died - -1927
III.1. JESSE EDWARD ("J.E.") SMITH (lst born of Jonas Bynum Smith & Monarca Winnifred Collins) Born 04-15-1871, Union, Newton Cov, MS Married 09-29-1904 to Eunice Ibra Miller, daughter of Benjamin (#1) Miller & Mary Jane Cleveland of Newton Co., MS; born- 02-22-1884, seven children by this union died- 03-22-1920, buried ? Married-(#2) continued-