Misc. Notes
I have to believe that Theodore was married prior to Mary Adela Dinges(s) because of the birth of Sarah Catherine on 6 Jul 1843 (3 years prior to the marriage of Theodore and Mary Adela.
Spouses
Birth8 Jun 1809, ?, ?, Connecticut
Death10 Jan 1894, Urbana, Champaign, Illinois
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign, Illinois
OccupationStorekeeper
Misc. Notes
Fitch Bell - The Fitch Bell was from an old tavern and was to be passed down to the oldest male of each generation. It first went to Ralph Theodore Smith, then to Roland Theodore Smith. Tradition was broken when the bell was passed to Roland's second son, Alan
Research
Since Mary appears to have been married before she met Theodore, is it possible Theodore was also married previously? Possibly in Pennsylvania or Connecticut?