Harriet Ann Stevens

F, b. 12 March 1820, d. 30 April 1895
Last Edited18 Dec 2008
     Harriet Ann Stevens was born on 12 March 1820 at Hagerstown, Maryland. She married John Fisher Searight, son of John F. Searight and Catherine Fisher, on 6 February 1845 at Irville, Muskingum County, Ohio. Harriet Ann Stevens died on 30 April 1895 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 75; I have copy of obituary. She was buried after 30 April 1895 at Masonic & I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; I have picture of grave marker.

Family

John Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
Children

James Searight

M, b. 15 November 1845, d. 29 April 1847
James Searight|b. 15 Nov 1845\nd. 29 Apr 1847|p4.htm#i442|John Fisher Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet Ann Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John F. Searight|b. 17 Oct 1787\nd. 23 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i9|Catherine Fisher|b. 8 Jul 1789\nd. 22 Sep 1854|p1.htm#i16|||||||
FatherJohn Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Ann Stevens b. 12 Mar 1820, d. 30 Apr 1895
Last Edited8 May 2005
     James Searight was born on 15 November 1845. He died on 29 April 1847 at Irville, Ohio, at age 1.

Elizabeth Searight

F, b. 28 August 1847, d. 10 May 1931
Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|John Fisher Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet Ann Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John F. Searight|b. 17 Oct 1787\nd. 23 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i9|Catherine Fisher|b. 8 Jul 1789\nd. 22 Sep 1854|p1.htm#i16|||||||
FatherJohn Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Ann Stevens b. 12 Mar 1820, d. 30 Apr 1895
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     Elizabeth Searight was born on 28 August 1847 at Irville, Muskingum County, Ohio. She married Alexander Hall Smith, son of Solomon Smith and Lethinda Newman, on 2 April 1874 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Elizabeth Searight died on 10 May 1931 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 83; I have copy of obituary. She was buried after 10 May 1931 at Masonic & I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; I have picture of grave marker.
     Elizabeth Searight appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at E.D.79-12; S.D.12; Sheet 5 B, Jackson Township - Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 82, widowed, and is not working. She is with her daughter, Kathryn Thorn, and her family.

Family

Alexander Hall Smith b. 26 Jul 1847, d. 24 Dec 1929
Children

Alfred Searight

M, b. 8 February 1849, d. 12 January 1850
Alfred Searight|b. 8 Feb 1849\nd. 12 Jan 1850|p4.htm#i444|John Fisher Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet Ann Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John F. Searight|b. 17 Oct 1787\nd. 23 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i9|Catherine Fisher|b. 8 Jul 1789\nd. 22 Sep 1854|p1.htm#i16|||||||
FatherJohn Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Ann Stevens b. 12 Mar 1820, d. 30 Apr 1895
Last Edited8 May 2005
     Alfred Searight was born on 8 February 1849. He died on 12 January 1850 at Irville, Ohio.

Thomas W. Searight

M, b. 24 October 1850, d. 21 July 1935
Thomas W. Searight|b. 24 Oct 1850\nd. 21 Jul 1935|p4.htm#i445|John Fisher Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet Ann Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John F. Searight|b. 17 Oct 1787\nd. 23 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i9|Catherine Fisher|b. 8 Jul 1789\nd. 22 Sep 1854|p1.htm#i16|||||||
FatherJohn Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Ann Stevens b. 12 Mar 1820, d. 30 Apr 1895
Last Edited18 Dec 2008
     Thomas W. Searight was born on 24 October 1850 at Ohio. He married Elizabeth W. Dryden, daughter of John Dryden, on 21 January 1880 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Thomas W. Searight died on 21 July 1935 at Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, at age 84; I have copy of obituary. He was buried after 21 July 1935 at Masonic & I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; I have picture of grave marker.
     Thomas W. Searight appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at S.D.1; E.D.196; Page 2 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 29, married to Lizzie and he is farming. They live alone. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at S.D.6; E.D.101; Sheet 1 A, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 49, has been married 20 years to Elizabeth, and he is farming. Elizabeth has had 1 child, and she is with them. He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at S.D.6; E.D.116; Sheet 5 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 58, has been married 30 years to Lizzie, and he is farming. Elizabeth has had one child and she is with them. They live near Thomas's sister, Elizabeth Smith, and her family. He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at S.D.95; E.D.33; Sheet 7 B, Newton City, Jasper County, Iowa; is age 68, married to Lizzie, and he is not working. His brother, John, is with them. He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at E.D. 50-22; S.D12; Sheet 9 A, Newton Township, Jasper County, Iowa; is age 79, married to Elizabeth, and he is not working. They live alone.

Family

Elizabeth W. Dryden b. 16 Apr 1858, d. 25 Jun 1956
Marriage*He married Elizabeth W. Dryden, daughter of John Dryden, on 21 January 1880 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. 
Child

Sarah Katherine Searight

F, b. 16 June 1856, d. 27 June 1946
Sarah Katherine Searight|b. 16 Jun 1856\nd. 27 Jun 1946|p4.htm#i446|John Fisher Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet Ann Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John F. Searight|b. 17 Oct 1787\nd. 23 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i9|Catherine Fisher|b. 8 Jul 1789\nd. 22 Sep 1854|p1.htm#i16|||||||
FatherJohn Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Ann Stevens b. 12 Mar 1820, d. 30 Apr 1895
Last Edited12 Jan 2008
     Sarah Katherine Searight was born on 16 June 1856 at Irville, Muskingum County, Ohio. She married John Jason Rodgers, son of John K. Rodgers and Levina H. (?), on 18 May 1879 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Sarah Katherine Searight died on 27 June 1946 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 90; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 30 June 1946 at the local cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.

Family

John Jason Rodgers b. 20 Mar 1852, d. 15 Apr 1947
Children

Harriet Searight

F, b. 16 June 1856, d. 9 April 1859
Harriet Searight|b. 16 Jun 1856\nd. 9 Apr 1859|p4.htm#i447|John Fisher Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet Ann Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John F. Searight|b. 17 Oct 1787\nd. 23 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i9|Catherine Fisher|b. 8 Jul 1789\nd. 22 Sep 1854|p1.htm#i16|||||||
FatherJohn Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Ann Stevens b. 12 Mar 1820, d. 30 Apr 1895
Last Edited18 Dec 2008
     Harriet Searight was born on 16 June 1856. She died on 9 April 1859 at Irville, Muskingum County, Ohio, at age 2.

Mary Searight

F, b. 9 April 1859, d. 19 September 1860
Mary Searight|b. 9 Apr 1859\nd. 19 Sep 1860|p4.htm#i448|John Fisher Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet Ann Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John F. Searight|b. 17 Oct 1787\nd. 23 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i9|Catherine Fisher|b. 8 Jul 1789\nd. 22 Sep 1854|p1.htm#i16|||||||
FatherJohn Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Ann Stevens b. 12 Mar 1820, d. 30 Apr 1895
Last Edited18 Dec 2008
     Mary Searight was born on 9 April 1859 at Irville, Muskingum County, Ohio. She died on 19 September 1860 at Irville, Ohio, at age 1.

Alexander Hall Smith

M, b. 26 July 1847, d. 24 December 1929
Alexander Hall Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Solomon Smith|b. 1822|p5.htm#i497|Lethinda Newman|b. 1827|p5.htm#i498|||||||||||||
FatherSolomon Smith b. 1822
MotherLethinda Newman b. 1827
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     Alexander Hall Smith was born on 26 July 1847 at near Malta, Ohio. He married Elizabeth Searight, daughter of John Fisher Searight and Harriet Ann Stevens, on 2 April 1874 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Alexander Hall Smith died on 24 December 1929 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 82; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 26 December 1929 at Masonic & I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.
     Alexander Hall Smith appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at S.D.1; E.D.196; Page 2 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 33, married to Elizabeth, and he is farming. Two children are with them. He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at S.D.6; E.D.101; Sheet 1 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 52, has been married 26 years to Elizabeth, and he is farming. Elizabeth has had 5 children, all are living. Four children are with them. He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at S.D.6; E.D.116; Sheet 5 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 62, has been married 36 years to Elizabeth and he is farming. Elizabeth has had 5 children, all are living. One daughter, Kathryn, is with them. They live near Elizabeth's brother, Thomas Searight and his family. He appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at S.D.95; E.D.128; Sheet 7 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 72, married to Elizabeth, and he is not working. They live alone. They live near their son, John, and his family.

Family

Elizabeth Searight b. 28 Aug 1847, d. 10 May 1931
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Searight, daughter of John Fisher Searight and Harriet Ann Stevens, on 2 April 1874 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. 
Children

Hattie Lethinda Smith

F, b. 26 November 1876, d. 3 December 1915
Hattie Lethinda Smith|b. 26 Nov 1876\nd. 3 Dec 1915|p4.htm#i450|Alexander Hall Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|Solomon Smith|b. 1822|p5.htm#i497|Lethinda Newman|b. 1827|p5.htm#i498|John F. Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet A. Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|
FatherAlexander Hall Smith b. 26 Jul 1847, d. 24 Dec 1929
MotherElizabeth Searight b. 28 Aug 1847, d. 10 May 1931
Last Edited10 Dec 2008
     Hattie Lethinda Smith was born on 26 November 1876 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. She married Benjamin Owen Farmer, son of James J. Farmer and Hannah (?), on 2 December 1896 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Hattie Lethinda Smith died on 3 December 1915 at her home, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 39; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 6 December 1915 at Masonic & I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.

Family

Benjamin Owen Farmer b. 25 Jul 1871, d. 3 Jul 1914
Child

John Harrison Smith

M, b. 19 August 1878, d. 27 September 1958
John Harrison Smith|b. 19 Aug 1878\nd. 27 Sep 1958|p4.htm#i451|Alexander Hall Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|Solomon Smith|b. 1822|p5.htm#i497|Lethinda Newman|b. 1827|p5.htm#i498|John F. Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet A. Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|
FatherAlexander Hall Smith b. 26 Jul 1847, d. 24 Dec 1929
MotherElizabeth Searight b. 28 Aug 1847, d. 10 May 1931
Last Edited28 Aug 2009
     John Harrison Smith was born on 19 August 1878 at Iowa. He married Edith Mary Pool, daughter of Francis Pool and Frances Fidelia Steward, on 21 August 1901 at Deep River, Poweshiek County, Iowa. John Harrison Smith died on 27 September 1958 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 80; I have copy of transcribed obituary. He was buried on 30 September 1958 at Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.
     John Harrison Smith appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at S.D.6; E.D.116; Sheet 5 A, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 31, has been married 8 years to Edith and he is farming. Edith has had 1 child, and he is with them. He appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at S.D.95; E.D.128; Sheet 7 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 41, married to Edith, and he is farming. With them are their son Clarence, and Edith's mother, Fidelia Pool. They live near John's parents. He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at E.D.79-13; S.D.12; Sheet 1 A, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 51, married to Edith, and he is farming. With them, are their son, Clarence, and Edith's brother, Frank.

Family

Edith Mary Pool b. 5 Apr 1882, d. 21 Aug 1975
Marriage*He married Edith Mary Pool, daughter of Francis Pool and Frances Fidelia Steward, on 21 August 1901 at Deep River, Poweshiek County, Iowa. 
Children

Mary Elizabeth Smith

F, b. 22 March 1881, d. 30 June 1928
Mary Elizabeth Smith|b. 22 Mar 1881\nd. 30 Jun 1928|p4.htm#i452|Alexander Hall Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|Solomon Smith|b. 1822|p5.htm#i497|Lethinda Newman|b. 1827|p5.htm#i498|John F. Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet A. Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|
FatherAlexander Hall Smith b. 26 Jul 1847, d. 24 Dec 1929
MotherElizabeth Searight b. 28 Aug 1847, d. 10 May 1931
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     Mary Elizabeth Smith was born on 22 March 1881 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. She married John William Johnston, son of John Johnston and Rachel A. (?), on 11 March 1903 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Mary Elizabeth Smith died on 30 June 1928 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 47; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 3 July 1928 at Masonic & I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; I have picture of double marker with John.

Family

John William Johnston b. 23 Aug 1877, d. 11 May 1957
Child

Rev. Fred A. Smith

M, b. 2 August 1887, d. 9 November 1973
Rev. Fred A. Smith|b. 2 Aug 1887\nd. 9 Nov 1973|p4.htm#i453|Alexander Hall Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|Solomon Smith|b. 1822|p5.htm#i497|Lethinda Newman|b. 1827|p5.htm#i498|John F. Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet A. Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|
FatherAlexander Hall Smith b. 26 Jul 1847, d. 24 Dec 1929
MotherElizabeth Searight b. 28 Aug 1847, d. 10 May 1931
Last Edited10 Dec 2008
     Rev. Fred A. Smith was born on 2 August 1887 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He married Susan Kathryn Spaethe, daughter of Ferdinand Spaethe and Clara Streeter, on 26 July 1910 at Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa. Rev. Fred A. Smith died on 9 November 1973 at Wesley Acres Nursing Home, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 86; of a heart ailment. I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 12 November 1973 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.
     Rev. Fred A. Smith appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at S.D.5; E.D.54; Sheet 7 A, Grant Township - Dike Town, Grundy County, Iowa; is age 32, married to Susan, and he is working as a minister at a church. Their nephew, Ralph, is with them.

Kathryn Smith

F, b. 18 December 1888, d. 29 July 1939
Kathryn Smith|b. 18 Dec 1888\nd. 29 Jul 1939|p4.htm#i454|Alexander Hall Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|Solomon Smith|b. 1822|p5.htm#i497|Lethinda Newman|b. 1827|p5.htm#i498|John F. Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet A. Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|
FatherAlexander Hall Smith b. 26 Jul 1847, d. 24 Dec 1929
MotherElizabeth Searight b. 28 Aug 1847, d. 10 May 1931
Last Edited27 Aug 2011
     Kathryn Smith was born on 18 December 1888 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. She married Emmis Ira Thorn, son of Ira Thorn and Rebecca Aigler, on 17 March 1916 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa; I have article about their marriage. Kathryn Smith died on 29 July 1939 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 50; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 31 July 1939 at Montezuma Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.

John Fisher Searight Jr.

M, b. 11 February 1853, d. 10 December 1943
John Fisher Searight Jr.|b. 11 Feb 1853\nd. 10 Dec 1943|p4.htm#i455|John Fisher Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet Ann Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John F. Searight|b. 17 Oct 1787\nd. 23 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i9|Catherine Fisher|b. 8 Jul 1789\nd. 22 Sep 1854|p1.htm#i16|||||||
FatherJohn Fisher Searight b. 22 Mar 1817, d. 13 Apr 1890
MotherHarriet Ann Stevens b. 12 Mar 1820, d. 30 Apr 1895
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     John Fisher Searight Jr. was born on 11 February 1853 at Ohio. He married Lizzie (?) circa 1877. John Fisher Searight Jr. married Estella A. Carver on 11 September 1883 at Grinnell, Powesheik County, Iowa. John Fisher Searight Jr. died on 10 December 1943 at Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, at age 90.
     John Fisher Searight Jr. appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at S.D.1; E.D.196; Page 2 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 27, married to Lizzie, and he is farming. They live alone. They live near John's sister, Elizabeth Smith, and her family. He appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at S.D.1; E.D.1193; Sheet 36 B, Thornton Township - Harvey City, Cook County, Illinois; is age 46, has been married 17 years to Estella, and he is working as a collector. Estella has had 1 child, none are living. Two adopted children are with them. He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at S.D.1; E.D.120; Sheet 9 B, Harvey City, Cook County, Illinois; is age 57, has been married 26 years to Estella, and he is working as an accountant at a plumber's office. Estella has had 1 child, none are living. Their adopted children, William and Wilma are with them. He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at S.D.95; E.D.33; Sheet 7 B, Newton City, Jasper County, Iowa; is age 66, widowed, and he is not working. He is with his brother, Thomas, and his wife, Lizzie.

Family

Estella A. Carver b. 5 Sep 1862, d. 19 Mar 1919
Marriage*He married Estella A. Carver on 11 September 1883 at Grinnell, Powesheik County, Iowa. 
Children

Benjamin Owen Farmer

M, b. 25 July 1871, d. 3 July 1914
Benjamin Owen Farmer|b. 25 Jul 1871\nd. 3 Jul 1914|p4.htm#i456|James J. Farmer|b. Dec 1841|p7.htm#i646|Hannah (?)|b. Oct 1844|p8.htm#i689|||||||||||||
FatherJames J. Farmer b. Dec 1841
MotherHannah (?) b. Oct 1844
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     Benjamin Owen Farmer was born on 25 July 1871 at Pleasant Township, Powesheik County, Iowa. He married Hattie Lethinda Smith, daughter of Alexander Hall Smith and Elizabeth Searight, on 2 December 1896 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Benjamin Owen Farmer died on 3 July 1914 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 42; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 6 July 1914.
     Benjamin Owen Farmer appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at S.D.6; E.D.107; Sheet 1 B & 2 A, Pleasant Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 25, has been married 3 years to Hattie, and he is farming. Hattie has had no children. He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at S.D.81; E.D.122; Sheet 2 A, Pleasant Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 39, has been married 13 years to Hattie, and he is farming. Hattie has had 2 children, both are with them.

Family

Hattie Lethinda Smith b. 26 Nov 1876, d. 3 Dec 1915
Child

Ray Jackson Farmer

M, b. 30 August 1900, d. 23 March 1932
Ray Jackson Farmer|b. 30 Aug 1900\nd. 23 Mar 1932|p4.htm#i457|Benjamin Owen Farmer|b. 25 Jul 1871\nd. 3 Jul 1914|p4.htm#i456|Hattie Lethinda Smith|b. 26 Nov 1876\nd. 3 Dec 1915|p4.htm#i450|James J. Farmer|b. Dec 1841|p7.htm#i646|Hannah (?)|b. Oct 1844|p8.htm#i689|Alexander H. Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|
FatherBenjamin Owen Farmer b. 25 Jul 1871, d. 3 Jul 1914
MotherHattie Lethinda Smith b. 26 Nov 1876, d. 3 Dec 1915
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     Ray Jackson Farmer was born on 30 August 1900 at Poweshiek County, Iowa. He married Anne Haakenson in 1921. Ray Jackson Farmer died on 23 March 1932 at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 31; I have copy of obituary.
     Ray Jackson Farmer appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at E.D.7-35; S.D.2; Sheet 11 B, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; is age 29, married to Anne M., and he is working as a building contractor, in his own business. Two children are with them.

Edith Mary Pool

F, b. 5 April 1882, d. 21 August 1975
Edith Mary Pool|b. 5 Apr 1882\nd. 21 Aug 1975|p4.htm#i460|Francis Pool|b. Jun 1839\nd. 1910|p5.htm#i504|Frances Fidelia Steward|b. Jan 1843\nd. 1927|p5.htm#i505|||||||||||||
FatherFrancis Pool b. Jun 1839, d. 1910
MotherFrances Fidelia Steward b. Jan 1843, d. 1927
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     Edith Mary Pool was born on 5 April 1882 at Deep River, Poweshiek County, Iowa. She married John Harrison Smith, son of Alexander Hall Smith and Elizabeth Searight, on 21 August 1901 at Deep River, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Edith Mary Pool died on 21 August 1975 at Grinnell, Powesheik County, Iowa, at age 93; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 23 August 1975 at Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.

Family

John Harrison Smith b. 19 Aug 1878, d. 27 Sep 1958
Children

Clarence Theodore Smith

M, b. 11 June 1902, d. 9 October 1967
Clarence Theodore Smith|b. 11 Jun 1902\nd. 9 Oct 1967|p4.htm#i461|John Harrison Smith|b. 19 Aug 1878\nd. 27 Sep 1958|p4.htm#i451|Edith Mary Pool|b. 5 Apr 1882\nd. 21 Aug 1975|p4.htm#i460|Alexander H. Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|Francis Pool|b. Jun 1839\nd. 1910|p5.htm#i504|Frances F. Steward|b. Jan 1843\nd. 1927|p5.htm#i505|
FatherJohn Harrison Smith b. 19 Aug 1878, d. 27 Sep 1958
MotherEdith Mary Pool b. 5 Apr 1882, d. 21 Aug 1975
Last Edited8 May 2005
     Clarence Theodore Smith was born on 11 June 1902 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He married Daisy E. McIlrath, daughter of John McIlrath and Charity Ingrahm, on 11 June 1931 at Laurel, Marshall County, Iowa. Clarence Theodore Smith died on 9 October 1967 at Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, at age 65. He was buried after 9 October 1967 at Graceland Cemetery, Laurel, Marshall County, Iowa.

Lester Lawrence Smith

M, b. 1 September 1910, d. 8 December 1910
Lester Lawrence Smith|b. 1 Sep 1910\nd. 8 Dec 1910|p4.htm#i462|John Harrison Smith|b. 19 Aug 1878\nd. 27 Sep 1958|p4.htm#i451|Edith Mary Pool|b. 5 Apr 1882\nd. 21 Aug 1975|p4.htm#i460|Alexander H. Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|Francis Pool|b. Jun 1839\nd. 1910|p5.htm#i504|Frances F. Steward|b. Jan 1843\nd. 1927|p5.htm#i505|
FatherJohn Harrison Smith b. 19 Aug 1878, d. 27 Sep 1958
MotherEdith Mary Pool b. 5 Apr 1882, d. 21 Aug 1975
Last Edited8 May 2005
     Lester Lawrence Smith was born on 1 September 1910 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He died on 8 December 1910 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.

Daisy E. McIlrath

F, b. 16 June 1901, d. September 1980
Daisy E. McIlrath|b. 16 Jun 1901\nd. Sep 1980|p4.htm#i463|John McIlrath|||Charity Ingrahm|||||||||||||||
FatherJohn McIlrath
MotherCharity Ingrahm
Last Edited8 May 2005
     Daisy E. McIlrath was born on 16 June 1901 at Laurel, Marshall County, Iowa. She married Clarence Theodore Smith, son of John Harrison Smith and Edith Mary Pool, on 11 June 1931 at Laurel, Marshall County, Iowa. Daisy E. McIlrath died in September 1980 at Laurel, Marshall County, Iowa, at age 79. She was buried in September 1980 at Graceland Cemetery, Laurel, Marshall County, Iowa.

John William Johnston

M, b. 23 August 1877, d. 11 May 1957
John William Johnston|b. 23 Aug 1877\nd. 11 May 1957|p4.htm#i464|John Johnston|b. 1838\nd. b 1900|p8.htm#i691|Rachel A. (?)|b. Nov 1849|p8.htm#i690|||||||||||||
FatherJohn Johnston b. 1838, d. b 1900
MotherRachel A. (?) b. Nov 1849
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     John William Johnston was born on 23 August 1877 at Near Deep River, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He married Mary Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Alexander Hall Smith and Elizabeth Searight, on 11 March 1903 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. John William Johnston died on 11 May 1957 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 79. He was buried on 13 May 1957 at Masonic & I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; I have picture of double marker with Mary Elizabeth.
     John William Johnston appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at S.D.6; E.D.112; Sheet 3 B, Deep River Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 31, has been married 7 years to Mary, and he is working as a horse breeder. John's sister, Maggie Johnston, is with them. He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at S.D.95; E.D.126; Sheet 4 B, Deep River Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 41, married to Mary, and he is working as a buyer at the horse exchange. Their daughter, Vera, is with them. He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at E.D.79-12; S.D.12; Sheet 12 A, Jackson Township - Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 51, widowed, and he is working as an automobile salesman. His daughter, Vera, is with him.

Family

Mary Elizabeth Smith b. 22 Mar 1881, d. 30 Jun 1928
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Alexander Hall Smith and Elizabeth Searight, on 11 March 1903 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. 
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Vera May Johnston

F, b. 1 May 1914, d. 7 April 2004
Vera May Johnston|b. 1 May 1914\nd. 7 Apr 2004|p4.htm#i465|John William Johnston|b. 23 Aug 1877\nd. 11 May 1957|p4.htm#i464|Mary Elizabeth Smith|b. 22 Mar 1881\nd. 30 Jun 1928|p4.htm#i452|John Johnston|b. 1838\nd. b 1900|p8.htm#i691|Rachel A. (?)|b. Nov 1849|p8.htm#i690|Alexander H. Smith|b. 26 Jul 1847\nd. 24 Dec 1929|p4.htm#i449|Elizabeth Searight|b. 28 Aug 1847\nd. 10 May 1931|p4.htm#i443|
FatherJohn William Johnston b. 23 Aug 1877, d. 11 May 1957
MotherMary Elizabeth Smith b. 22 Mar 1881, d. 30 Jun 1928
Last Edited16 Jan 2007
     Vera May Johnston was born on 1 May 1914 at Deep River, Poweshiek County, Iowa. She married Donald Joseph Peterson, son of Paul Peterson and Tana Pulley, on 27 April 1937 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Vera May Johnston died on 7 April 2004 at St. Francis Manor, Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 89; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 12 April 2004 at Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Powesheik County, Iowa.

Donald Joseph Peterson

M, b. 9 August 1914, d. 8 October 1986
Donald Joseph Peterson|b. 9 Aug 1914\nd. 8 Oct 1986|p4.htm#i466|Paul Peterson|||Tana Pulley|||||||||||||||
FatherPaul Peterson
MotherTana Pulley
Last Edited11 May 2005
     Donald Joseph Peterson was born on 9 August 1914 at Cheynne, Laramie County, Wyoming. He married Vera May Johnston, daughter of John William Johnston and Mary Elizabeth Smith, on 27 April 1937 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Donald Joseph Peterson died on 8 October 1986 at Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 72; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 11 October 1986 at Montezuma Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.

Susan Kathryn Spaethe

F, b. 13 April 1890, d. 13 October 1973
Susan Kathryn Spaethe|b. 13 Apr 1890\nd. 13 Oct 1973|p4.htm#i468|Ferdinand Spaethe|b. c 1867|p5.htm#i500|Clara Streeter|||||||||||||||
FatherFerdinand Spaethe b. c 1867
MotherClara Streeter
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     Susan Kathryn Spaethe was born on 13 April 1890 at Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa. She married Rev. Fred A. Smith, son of Alexander Hall Smith and Elizabeth Searight, on 26 July 1910 at Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa. Susan Kathryn Spaethe died on 13 October 1973 at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 83. She was buried on 16 October 1973 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.

Emmis Ira Thorn

M, b. 26 February 1878, d. 24 October 1951
Emmis Ira Thorn|b. 26 Feb 1878\nd. 24 Oct 1951|p4.htm#i469|Ira Thorn|b. 31 Jul 1838\nd. 22 Nov 1900|p5.htm#i495|Rebecca Aigler|b. 1839\nd. 1915|p5.htm#i496|||||||||||||
FatherIra Thorn b. 31 Jul 1838, d. 22 Nov 1900
MotherRebecca Aigler b. 1839, d. 1915
Last Edited27 Aug 2011
     Emmis Ira Thorn was born on 26 February 1878 at Iowa. He married Kathryn Smith, daughter of Alexander Hall Smith and Elizabeth Searight, on 17 March 1916 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa; I have article about their marriage. Emmis Ira Thorn died on 24 October 1951 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, at age 73. He was buried after 24 October 1951 at Montezuma Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa.
     Emmis Ira Thorn appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at S.D.95; E.D.129; Sheet 4 A, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 39, married to Katherine, and he is working as a house carpenter. One daughter, Theda, is with them. He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at E.D.79-12; S.D.12; Sheet 5 B, Jackson Township - Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 57, married to Kathryn, and he is working as an assistant manager at an oil station. With them are their daughter, Theda, and Kathryn's mother, Elizabeth Smith. They live near John and Sarah Rodgers.

Elizabeth W. Dryden

F, b. 16 April 1858, d. 25 June 1956
Elizabeth W. Dryden|b. 16 Apr 1858\nd. 25 Jun 1956|p4.htm#i473|John Dryden||||||||||||||||||
FatherJohn Dryden
Last Edited16 Jan 2007
     Elizabeth W. Dryden was born on 16 April 1858 at New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio. She married Thomas W. Searight, son of John Fisher Searight and Harriet Ann Stevens, on 21 January 1880 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Elizabeth W. Dryden died on 25 June 1956 at Colorado Springs, Colorado, at age 98; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 28 June 1956 at Masonic & I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; I have picture of grave marker.

Family

Thomas W. Searight b. 24 Oct 1850, d. 21 Jul 1935
Child

Estella Searight

F, b. 24 December 1881, d. 10 April 1947
Estella Searight|b. 24 Dec 1881\nd. 10 Apr 1947|p4.htm#i474|Thomas W. Searight|b. 24 Oct 1850\nd. 21 Jul 1935|p4.htm#i445|Elizabeth W. Dryden|b. 16 Apr 1858\nd. 25 Jun 1956|p4.htm#i473|John F. Searight|b. 22 Mar 1817\nd. 13 Apr 1890|p3.htm#i422|Harriet A. Stevens|b. 12 Mar 1820\nd. 30 Apr 1895|p4.htm#i441|John Dryden||||||
FatherThomas W. Searight b. 24 Oct 1850, d. 21 Jul 1935
MotherElizabeth W. Dryden b. 16 Apr 1858, d. 25 Jun 1956
Last Edited27 Aug 2011
     Estella Searight was born on 24 December 1881 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. She married Dr. Walter E. Sharp, son of Charles E. Sharp and Louisa (?), on 5 September 1911 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; I have article about the wedding. Estella Searight died on 10 April 1947 at Skiff Memorial Hospital, Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, at age 65; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 11 April 1947 at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, Jasper County, Iowa.
     Estella Searight appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at S.D.6; E.D.116; Sheet 5 B, Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa; is age 27, single, and she is working as an assistant principal at the high school. She is with her parents.

Dr. Walter E. Sharp

M, b. 19 April 1881, d. 23 March 1944
Dr. Walter E. Sharp|b. 19 Apr 1881\nd. 23 Mar 1944|p4.htm#i475|Charles E. Sharp|b. c 1857|p8.htm#i701|Louisa (?)|b. c 1860|p8.htm#i702|||||||||||||
FatherCharles E. Sharp b. c 1857
MotherLouisa (?) b. c 1860
Last Edited27 Aug 2011
     Dr. Walter E. Sharp was born on 19 April 1881. He married Estella Searight, daughter of Thomas W. Searight and Elizabeth W. Dryden, on 5 September 1911 at Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa; I have article about the wedding. Dr. Walter E. Sharp died on 23 March 1944 at Newton, Powesheik County, Iowa, at age 62.

Estella A. Carver

F, b. 5 September 1862, d. 19 March 1919
Last Edited9 Dec 2008
     Estella A. Carver was born on 5 September 1862 at Iowa. She married John Fisher Searight Jr., son of John Fisher Searight and Harriet Ann Stevens, on 11 September 1883 at Grinnell, Powesheik County, Iowa. Estella A. Carver died on 19 March 1919 at Harvey, Cook County, Illinois, at age 56.

Family

John Fisher Searight Jr. b. 11 Feb 1853, d. 10 Dec 1943
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