I like to put a picture of some kind in each story, whether it be a
picture of the persons in the story or a scene of some kind.
THIS IS THE ALFRED SMITH FAMILIES AS I KNOW THEM
ALFRED SMITH was born 17 April 1836 in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
He was son of Jeremiah Smith and Margaret Armstrong-Byrd.
Sent for Alfred's Civil War Pension records in 1988. He served in
Co. D, Second Arkansas Cavalry (Union). Drew Civil War Pension No.
473,586.
Alfred married:
(1) NANCY JANE BRASSFIELD on 15Feb1855 by Stephen Rowland, Minister
in Newton County.
Nancy Jane Brassfield was probably the daughter of John Brassfield
and unknown mother. She was sister to Mary Emeline Brassfield Smith,
wife of Gilbert Taylor Smith (brother to Alfred)
One child from this marriage:
i:WILLIAM RILEY"Bogus"SMITH,( 22Nov1856-193? Smith Cemetery
without a stone.William Riley was an "idiot". Nancy probably
have birth to him prematurely due to mother Nancy Jane being
scared by a pet bear.
Per affidavit of Gilbert T Smith in Alfred Smith's Pension Record
That said William R Smith was an "idiot",suppose to be a
"deformative caused by his mother gitting scared before he was born
by a bear ketched to be raised as a pet" and further states that the
reason he can fix the date of their marriage is they were married
about three weeks before I was married and my family records shows
that I was married about 8th day of March A.D. 1855"
signed Gilbert T. Smith (his mark)
Nancy Jane Brassfield Smith died 1Dec1856 and it is unknown where
she is buried.
Son William Riley Smith was on the 1880 Newton County
census living with his grandfather Jeremiah Smith.
Afred Smith married REBECCA FLOOD on 31Jan1858 in Newton County by
Stephen Rowland, Minister of God.
She was daughter of Nathaniel Flud and Mary Polly Jones
Rebecca was born (1 Jan 1842 per Alfred's Pension);(10June1842)or
(tombstone 10June1846)in Newton County, Arkansas.
Rebecca Flood was sister to our great-great grandfather George W
"Uncle Wash"Flood 1843(we spell our last name Flood).
Alfred Smith children from second marriage:
ii:JERRY M.SMITH "Big Jerry",born 17Mar1859 in Newton County
Arkansas.
Jerry M Smith was the father of:
1) AULCIE MAE SMITH RICKETTS, was born 19May1881 to Margaret "Coon"
Ricketts.
Aulcie Mae Smith Ricketts married ASA NATHAN HOLT JR. on 31Oct1898
in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Asa Nathan Holt Jr. had left his first wife,
LUCINDA BRASSFIELD HOLT to marry AULCIE MAE RICKETT.
(see the Asa Nathan Holt Jr. Story)
Jerry M."Big Jerry" Smith married MARY JANE MASSENGALE on 20Feb1887
in Newton County,Arkansas by W.S. Henderson.
Mary Jane was daughter of Elisha Massengale and Nancy A. Harp Riggs
Mary Jane's brothers and sisters were:
William, Robert, Earnest, Jesse B, Martha E, Viola,Josie and Dona
Massengale Smith.
Jerry and Mary Jane Massengale Smith known children:
2) VIRGIL ELISHA SMITH, born 22Feb1888 in Newton County.
Virgil married NORA PRUITT on 26Dec1909 (pg 587)Newton County.
Nora was daughter of William and Mary F. Pruitt.
Virgil Elisha Smith known children:
1. Orville Smith, born 19 Dec 1910. He died before 1987.
2. William Ross Smith, born 30Jan1914.
3. Tessie Le Smith Walls, born 21Sept1916.
4. John Henry Smith, born 24Feb1919
5. Essie Smith, born 25Apr1922. She married CLARENCE N. MARTIN.
(Virgil Elisha Smith children continued)
6. Billy Jerry Smith
7. Laura "Lula "Mae Smith Lasiter.
8. Wilma Dean Smith Daniels.
Virgil Elisha Smith died 6June1983 with burial in Shaddox Cemetery,
(Jerry M Smith children continued)
3) ALFRED VERLIN SMITH, born 26June1889. Don't believe Verlin ever
1900 Newton County,Arkansas Census,Pleasant Hill Township,Visit 112
Jerry M. Smith died 14Oct1909 with burial in Shaddox Cemetery.
continuing with children of Alfred & Rebecca Flood Smith
iii: NATHANIEL SMITH SR, born 24Dec1860 in Newton County.
Nathaniel Smith Sr.married MARY ELLEN PIERCE on 7Apr1881 (pg50) in
NEW UPDATE:
Morgan PIERCE was born in 1823 in Lincoln County, Missouri
MORGAN PIERCE
Does anyone know of the Morgan Pierce and Martha Hines family??
Nathaniel Smith and Mary Ellen Pierce were married 7 April 1881 in
Coal County, Oklahoma,1920 census
1920 Coal County,Oklahoma,Haskell Twp.,Visit 229-231
Coal County,Oklahoma marriage records show:
(2) EMANUEL W."JERRY" SMITH
(Nathaniel Smith Sr. children continued)
(3)WILLIAM A SMITH
(Nathaniel Smith Sr. children continued)
(4) REBECCA SARAH ANNIE SMITH
born 24 August 1887 in Newton County.
(See the EDDINGS FAMILIES STORY on my web site)
(Nathaniel Smith Sr. children continued)
(5) MARTHA "FLORA JANE" SMITH
born 16 March 1890 in Newton County.
Several Gilmore children still live in California.
(6) NATHANIEL SMITH, JR.born 23 November 1892 in Newton County
Nathaniel and Canzada Elizabeth"Betty" Eddings Smith had nine children:
ii: Anna May Smith, born 1June1914. She died 7July1925 in Newton
iii: William Troy Smith, born 25Mar1917 Oklahoma.
Pleasant Valley Cemetery,Coalinga,Fresno County,California
v: Delpha Smith (1921-2005 Mountain View Cemetery,Mesa,Maricopa,
vi: Cozetta Smith. She married GLENN KNAPP
vii: Tommy Smith??
viii: John Calvin(J.C.)Smith,born 7April 1930 at Apache,Oklahoma.
ix: Floyd Guthrie Smith, born 14/20 May 1935 at Fort Cobb,Caddo
Nathaniel Smith, Jr. died on 20 July 1946 in Fresno, California
Mary Ellen Pierce Smith died 23 Nov 1892 from complications of
1900 Newton County,Arkansas census White Twp.,shows these children
continuing with children of Alfred and Rebecca Flud Smith
Have copied all Newton County,Arkansas FARMER MARRIAGES up to 1928
1)JOSEPH C FARMER,born 1881,who married RUTHA PEOPLES HAGAR PIERCE
2)SIMON DAVID FARMER, born 18 Jan 1885, who married:
There was a photo in the Newton County, Arkansas Times Newspaper in
2. Orabell Farmer, born 1908 who married WILLIAM LARRY SMITH , son of
3. Mitchell Sherman Farmer,(1Oct1912--25Mar1977 Wenatchee City
Minnie Baucom Smith died ca 1915 and is buried in Coppers Bluff
Simon David Farmer then married:
Simon David Farmer then married:
Thomas Farmer of Wisconsin has written a FARMER Book.
There was a photo in the Newton County, Arkansas Times Newspaper in
Simon David Farmer died in 1965 at Sikeston, Missouri.
continuing with children of William Thomas Farmer and Mary Elizabeth Smith
3)COLUMBUS J. FARMER, born 8 May 1888 in Newton County, Arkansas,
2) Elva Gay Farmer who married SAMUEL NOEL SMITH on 4 Aug 1928 in
3)) Eldon E Farmer, born 23Aug1912.
4) Elsie Lee Farmer, born 1913. She married HOMER M. SMITH on
5) Infant Farmer born and died 1915. Coppers Bluff Cemetery, Newton County
6) Infant Farmer born and died 1916. Coppers Bluff Cemetery.
7) Sammie Farmer born 14Dec1918. He married EMOGENE EWING on
Emogene Ewing Farmer 23May1928--25Jan1990 Smith Cemetery)
8) Infant Farmer born and died 1920. Coppers Bluff Cemetery.
9) Infant Farmer born and died 1923. Coppers Bluff Cemetery.
10) Dossie Inola Farmer, born July 1923.She died in 2012.
Rebecca O'Neal Farmer died on 17 December 1932 and is buried in
Columbus J Farmer next married:
Columbus J Farmer then married:
ii:Farrell William Holt
FARRELL WILLIAM HOLT
iii:Eula Leoria Holt, born 30Oct1929.
Columbus and Bonnie Holt Dotson Farmer had the following known children:
(continuing with Columbus J Farmer children)
ii:Carl Farmer
v:Preston Farmer(1941-2015)
Columbus J Farmer, born 8 May 1888, died on 28 September 1973 and
(continuing with children of William Thomas Farmer and Mary Elizabeth Smith)
4)MATILDA FARMER, born 13Feb1889, married HARVEY NORTON on
(SEE the JEFFERSON DAVIS NORTON FAMILY STORY for more detailed information)
5) LEVI FARMER, born 7 Dec 1890, married CREASIE LOU EWING on the
vi: Dolly Farmer, born 4Dec1924. She married MR. BRISON.
DOLLIE FARMER BRISON
(Levi Farmer children continued)
vii: Lottie Jo Farmer, born 1Nov1930.
(Levi Farmer children condtinued)
x: Lloyd Farmer
Levi Farmer died 25May1965. Creasie died in 1966.
continuing with children of William Thomas Farmer and Mary Elizabeth Smith
6)ROBERT FARMER, born Feb1893.He died in 1948,Crossroads Cemetery
(continuing with children of William Thomas Farmer and Mary Elizabeth Smith)
7)MATHEW FARMER,born March 1897. He is on the 1920 census with his parents. Nothing further known about Mathew.
continuing with children of William Thomas Farmer and Mary Elizabeth Smith
8) VERLIN THOMAS FARMER, born 5 Aug 1899, married
Verlin and Nola Farmer are on the 1920 Newton County census in
Verlin and Nola are on the 1930 Newton County, Arkansas Census in
(continuing with children of Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Smith Farmer)
Albert Mat (A.M.) Hefley died ca 1920 and is buried in the Hefley
1930 Newton County, Arkansas Census, Pleasant Hill Township,
(continuing with children of Alfred and Rebecca Flud Smith)
v: PEGGY EMELINE SMITH, born 8May1864 in Newton County.
2) Alfred Crockett Standridge, born 2Feb1883.
3) Rebecca Standridge, born 29Aug1885. She married WILLIE ADAMS,
1910 Pawnee County, Oklahoma, Vol53, ED071 Soundex (A352)
Rebecca Standridge Adams died 19Oct1958 in Stockton, San Joaquin
4) William Allen Standridge, born 30Aug1888. He married ETHEL HOPPER\HARPER?
1920 Seminole County, Oklahoma, Red Mound, Visit 11-11
5)Rhoda Parlee Standridge, born 15Aug1891.
6) Sarah Emeline Standridge, born 17Apr1893.
Henry Columbus Standridge died 10March1900 with burial in the
Peggy Emeline Smith Standridge married
(continuing with children of Alfred and Rebecca Flud Smith)
1900 Newton County, Arkansas Census, Big Creek Township, Visit 167
1920 Murray County, Oklahoma, Davis Township, Visit 9-9
Levi Smith
Margaret Adaline Greenhaw Smith Siblings:
(continuing with children of Alfred and Rebecca Flood Smith)
vii: JOHN C. SMITH,born 23Aug1869. He died 22July1870 at
viii:DAVID CROCKETT SMITH,born 15Juy1871(tombstone date
(continuing with children of Alfred Smith and Rebecca Flood)
ix:WILLIAM SIMON SMITH,born 13Sep1873 in Newton County
William Simon married MATTIE PATTON, daughter of Elisha Patton and
Known William Simon Smith children:
2)J. Columbus Smith, born 1901. He married VESTA O'NEAL on 27Nov1918
3)Jonney Smith, born 1904
4)Bessie M Smith, born 21Oct1906. Died 1Aug1907 with burial in
Mattie Patton Smith, born 21Dec1879, died 31Oct1925 with burial in
(continuing with children of Alfred and Rebecca Flood Smith
2) Elmer Standridge, born Apr1899
3) Harlan Standridge, born 1902
4) Buckley "Buddy" Standridge
5) Albert Standridge, born 1904
1910 Quay County, New Mexico Census, Prairie View, Visit 33-33
(continuing with children of Alfred and Rebecca Flood Smith)
Alfred Smith was killed by unknown person, shot while he was
Rebecca Flood Smith died 20May1918 with burial in Sexton Cemetery,
Visited the Sexton Cemetery in 1988 and took the above photos
Evelyn Flood
I know there is lots of missing family information and hoping that
Evelyn Flood
Essie died 24Sept1987 with burial in Gaither Cemetery,Boone County,
Arkansas.
Her MARTIN children were:
Donna Crow; Linda Knox; Dorothy Snow and Debbie Martin Troglin.
BILLY JERRY SMITH
Born 2Nov1924. He died 11Sept1990 at San Francisco,California
University Hospital with burial at Ukiah,California.
He was a radio musician with the late Upton Horn.
Survivors are two sons: Jerry and Steve Payor Smith of California
and three daughters, Lisa Masterfield, Debbie Smith and Shirley
Jiminez all of California.
Newton County.
married. He died on 18Dec1955, killed in a car wreck. He is buried
in Shaddox Cemetery, Newton County.
SMITH, Jerry, head, Mar1859, 41, M13yrs, AR,TN,AR, farmer, Owns
.....Mary J, wife, Nov1870, M13yrs, 2-2 living, AR,DN, AR
.....Virgil, son, Feb1888, 12, AR
.....Alfred V, son, June1890, 10, AR
Mary Jane Massengale Smith died 2Aug1931 and is buried in Shaddox
Cemetery, Newton County.
Nathaniel was their second born son,undoubtedly named for Rebecca's
father Nathaniel Flood.
There was an old naming pattern people usually followed back then
whereas the first son was named for the paternal grandfather and
the second son was named for the maternal grandfather.
Newton County
(See "NATHANIEL SMITH STORY" in my 'Kinfolks Stories')
Mary Ellen Pierce was born ca 1865\68 in Arkansas?, the daughter
of Morgan PIERCE and Martha Jane HINES.
NOT
the daughter of Charlotte Owens and James Pierce as I once thought.
New Information thanks to Patricia Archer and further research.
He married MARTHA JANE HINES on 1 November 1846 in Lincoln County,
Missouri.Martha was daughter of Thomas HINES and Nancy McBRIDE
Their Pierce children were:
Matilda, John (John Robert?), Flora Ann Jamerson, M.T.(male),
Mary, Lydia Pierce Flannagan Hamilton and Salvader "Vade" Theodore
Pierce.
Martha Jane Hines Pierce died ca 1872, probably in Lincoln County,
Missouri.
Morgan died in Lincoln County, Missouri 13 March 1885.
Troy Free Press (Troy, Lincoln Co.MO)Fri.,20 Mar.1885
MR. MORGAN PIERCE died last Friday of chronic Bright's disease,
caused by taking half a teacupful of turpentine about two years ago.
The immediate cause of death was uremic coma, in which state he gave
up the ghost, quietly, resistlessly and without knowing it, and had
reached the yonder shore of Jordan and the Gates Ajar ere he was
aware that the undulations of the sable stream he had entered several
hours before had heralded his approach and that the judgement
bar was at hand.
...Preston Troy Free Press (Lincoln Co.,MO) Fri., 27 March 1885
MR. MORGAN PIERCE of Bobb's Creek, aged about 65 years, died on the
13th inst.,and his remains were interred at the old Whitledge place
near town. Mr. Pierce was noted for the great number of rails he
made, and ecomium that can be said of few.
If you do please contact me and I will forward your information to
Patricia Archer. She has many photos to share with you.
Newton County, Arkansas.
Their known children were:
(1)THOMAS HENRY "T H"SMITH, born 26Feb1882.Died 11 Apr1922
Globe Cemetery,Coal County, Oklahoma
Thomas married DONA"Donie" MASSENGALE on 12 January 1899 in Newton
County
Thomas Henry Smith and Dona had three sons:
Elmer, Ernie and Rennie Smith
in Haskell Township, Visit 224-228
SMITH, Thomas H., head, rents, 39?, M, AR
.......Dona E., wife, 38, M, AR
.......Renie D, son, 14, S, AR
SMITH, Ernie E, head, 18, M, rents, AR
...... Goldie, wife, 15, MO
Ernie E Smith married GOLDIE HAMPTON, Book 5, Page 185 Coal County,
Oklahoma
Elmer C Smith, book 9, page 98
Elmer Clyde Smith, book 11, page 573
There were several R Smith marriages listed
born October 1884 who was adopted by John Kink Flud and moved to
Oklahoma.
Manuel W Smith is listed with John Kink Flud family on the 1900
census as "adopted".Supposedly died ca 1933 in Oklahoma
He possibly married LASSIE DABBS??
born November 1886 in Newton County.
"Adopted" by John & Tony Pierce Barnes.
Died after 1900 as he was on the 1900 Newton County, Arkansas
Census with his grandmother
Supposedly have gone to Missouri.
He may have gone to live with a Barnes family in Missouri
Have you heard of William A. Smith?
If you have please contact me
She married SIMON NEWTON EDDINGS on 19 August 1904 in Newton County.
She died 13 February 1951 in Pimal County, Arizona
She died 1 Oct 1966, Fresno, California,buried Belmont Memorial
Park,Fresno,California
Martha Flora Jane Smith was "adopted "by John Liles
She married KELSEY"KAY" GILMORE on 28 Dec 1905 in Newton
County.
Kelsey "Kay" Gilmore(May 16, 1883-Jan. 10, 1973,Smith Cemetery,
Newton County
Kelsey's parents were William Asa Gilmore(1856-1932) and
Rebecca Jane Wheeler (1863 - 1886)
Kelsey Gilmore Siblings:
Child Gilmore
Infant Girl Gilmore
Sarah Emoline Gilmore Tennison (1882 - 1913)
David S. Gilmore (1885 - 1889)
Mary Isabelle Gilmore Atkinson (1888 - 1949)
Leatha L. Gilmore (1899 - 1903)
Kelsey Gilmore married again and some of his children from the second
marriage are still living.
He married CANZADA ELIZABETH"Betty"EDDINGS on 10 November 1910 in
Newton County.
(children may not be in order of birth)
i: Canzada "Canna" Smith, born 30Sept1911.
She married LLOYD WATTERS(1908--1997) in 1929 in Oklahoma.
Canna died 6Jan1962 in Breckenridge, Michigan
Lloyd Watters married (2) WINONA YOUNG (1919-2015).He died in
Breckenridge,Michigan, Breckenridge,Gratiot County,Michigan
(continuing with Nathaniel Smith,Jr. children)
County with burial in Carver Cemetery.
He died on 15Mar1992 in Los Angeles, California.
Enlisted 1Feb1943 U S Army.
Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six
months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise
according to law,Fresno, California,Grammar School,unskilled
occupations in building transportation equipment(except automobiles
and aircrafts).Married
iv: Roy Johnny Smith, born 17Dec1918 Jasper,Newton County.
He died 29Oct1996 at Avenal,Kings County,California.
Plot: Block 2, Lot 84, Space g
County,Arizona)
She married (1)DELBERT SMITH and (2)JAMES C ORVIG(1917-1989)
County, Oklahoma.He died 12 June 2003, Lewiston,Nez Pierce County,
Idaho;Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston,Idaho
He served in US AIR FORCE in Korean War
Canzada Elizabeth "Betty" Eddings Smith died in 1935 shortly after
giving birth to baby Floyd. She is buried at Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma
and is buried in Fresno Cemetery. Understand he had cirrhosis of
the liver and an old gunshot wound was found on his body.
childbirth a few days after Nathan Smith Jr. was born.
Neighbors went to check on her and she was dead...had bled to death.
Daughters Martha and Sarah were in the house with her.
living with different families...."adopted" by several.
Sarah Smith and William A Smith were living with the John and Emeline
Barnes Family in 1900 in White Township of Newton County, Arkansas
as "adopted".
Martha Smith "adopted" was living with the John and Becky A Liles
family in 1900
Nathaniel Smith Jr.was living with the Mart and Rhoda C Smith family
on 1900 census as "adopted".
Manuel W Smith was living with the John Kink Flud family in 1900 as
"adopted".
iv: MARY ELIZABETH SMITH,born 8Dec1862 (tombstone 7Dec1863)
in Newton County.
She married THOMAS N. FARMER on 3 June 1880 (pg20)Newton County.
He was son of John?(William?) Farmer and REBECCA PEOPLES.
Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Farmer's children were:
on 8 March 1906 (page 156)Newton County.
Joseph C. FARMER died ca1920 and is buried in Coppers Bluff
Cemetery,Newton County.
Found his widow, RUTH PEOPLES HAGAR PIERCE FARMER living in Newton
County on the 1920 census in Pleasant Hill Township with children:
1.BERTHA FARMER, age 10
2.PARALEE FARMER, age 7 ,
3.TROY PIERCE(Rutha's son),age 15 from Rutha's marriage to
George W. Pierce.
(See the "Smith Peoples Story" for more about Rutha Peoples.)
(1)MINNIE BAUCOM on 23 May 1903 in Newton County, Arkansas.
Minnie Baucom was the daughter of JOHN D. BAUCOM and ALTIZARY SMITH
(Austin G and Emeline Woodward Smith family).
April of 1995 showing Simon David Farmer, wife Minnie Baucom Farmer
and children Vester and Ora Bell Farmer. Picture taken about 1910.
1. Sylvester "Vester"Farmer, born 1906, who married
MARY ELIZABETH SMITH,on 20 Sept 1927,daughter of Samuel Clayborn Smith.
Francis Marion Smith. Have no marriage date for this marriage.
Did Orabell Farmer, age 18?, marry JOHN ROACH, age 42, in 1933 in
Newton County?
Cemetery,Wenatchee, Chelan County,Washington
Mitchell married MARY ALIZA(MNU)
Cemetery Newton County, Arkansas.
(2)BERTIE FLUD BACCHUS on 28 November 1920 in Newton County.
There were no children from his second marriage. Bertie Flud was
the daughter of James Columbus Flud and Permelia Angeline Tennison
Flud.
(see the James Columbus Flud story in the 'Kinfolks Stories' on my web page
Bertie Flud had married first to MARION BACCHUS and they had one son,
Floyd Bachus
(3)MATILDA CAROLINE SMITH on 23 September 1928 in Newton County.
Matilda Caroline Smith was the daughter of Samuel Clayborn Smith
and Suzie Adeline Riddle.Matilda (27Mar1904--August 1976,Sikeston,
Missouri.
Matilda Caroline Smith was the mother of OTHAR GREENHAW before her
marriage to Simon David Farmer.
Children from Simon David Farmer's third marriage were:
4. William Thomas Farmer, born 16Nov1929.Vendor,Arkansas
He married (1)CINDA FREEMAN and (2)JUANITA BOYLE MORSE
5. Delbert Eugene Farmer, born 18Jan1931.Married MARY(MNU)
6. Walter Lee Farmer, born 23Oct1932.He died 24Nov2005 Sikeston,
Missouri. Served in US ARMY .He married VIOLET ABERNATHY 12Nov1954
Benton,Arkansas.
7. Geniva Farmer, born 1935.she married CHARLEY FREEMAN.
8. Jennetta Marie Farmer, born 1938.
She married (1)LEROY BLANKENSHIP and (2)LEON RILEY
Included in this book is detailed information on Simon David Farmer
Family. He sent me information.
Helped him with his research before he wrote the book.
April of 1995 showing Simon David Farmer, wife Minnie Baucom Farmer
and children Vester and Ora Bell Farmer. Picture taken about 1910.
married:
(1)REBECCA ROSALIE O'NEAL on 21 April 1907 in Newton County.
Rebecca was born 13Dec1889, the daughter of Richard O'NEAL and
NANCY PARALEE ROBINSON O'NEAL.
Columbus J Farmer Children were:
1) Floy Marie Farmer who married ALFORD JONAH SMITH on 16Dec1923 in
Newton County
Eldon married VODA BURDINE. Eldon was killed in World War II on
4Nov1944 in the South Pacific. He was Sgt.U.S.Army
No children. He is buried in Smith Cemetery, Newton County, Arkansas.
2 Sept 1930 in Newton County. Elsie died in 1995 and is buried
at Batavia, Boone County, Arkansas.
22Dec1946. Sammie died 5Jan1983 with burial in Smith Cemetery.
Sammie Farmer (1918-1983 Smith Cemetery)
She married JOHNNIE CARMACK
Smith Cemetery Newton County, Arkansas.
(2)Mrs. GERTIE BURDINE BAKER on 23 February 1933 in Newton County.
Gertie was daughter of James F. Burdine and Mary Lavina "Viney"
Smith Burdine Smith. Gertie died 9 Jan 1989.
Do not believe there were any children by this marriage.
Were they divorced?
(3)BONNIE HOLT DOTSON on 8 November 1934 in Newton County.
Bonnie was daughter of Asa Nathan Holt Jr. and Aulsie Mae Smith
Ricketts.Bonnie was born 1904 and died in 1986
Bonnie had been married previously to McKINLEY DOTSON in 1922.
McKinley Dotson (1902-?)Sexton Cemetery with no dates
They were apparently divorced.
Bonnie Holt had the following children prior to her marriage to
Columbus Farmer:
i:Eugie E Holt, Born 23June1923. She married PLAIS HALLUM.
Eugie died 30Sept1991 with burial in Crossroads Cemetery.
Farrell William Holt, age 86 of Jasper, Arkansas passed away Sunday,
April 7, 2013 at his home.He was born March 16,1927 at Deer,Arkansas
the son of Bonnie Mae Pritchett.He was a United States Army veteran
having served during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his mother; two sisters, Eula Breedlove
and Eugie Hallum and a half brother, Carl Farmer.
Survivors are 2 nephews and a niece. Many great-nieces and great-
nephews and a host of friends. Also, four half brothers and a half
sister. Burial in Crossroads Cemetery
She married E.H. "HARLAN" BREEDLOVE.
Eula died 16June1992 in Clever, Missouri with burial in
Crossroads Cemetery,Newton County.
i:Clemma Jean Farmer Davis (Mrs. THEODORE QUENTIN DAVIS).
Married ca 1950
Davis known children:
1)Joan Elizabeth Davis, born 1951.She married JAMES HARTMAN
2)Garry Wayne Davis,born 1952. He married CATHY ELIZABETH GOSS
3)Dennis Ray Davis, born 1954.He died in 1975
4)Kathy Jean Davis, born 1962.She married CECIL KIELHORN
iii:Doyle Farmer (twin)
iv:Dale Farmer (twin)
PRESTON FARMER
Preston Farmer, 73, of Western Grove, died Monday ,Oct 12 2015 at
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Graveside service was
Thursday,Oct 15,at Crossroads Cemetery near Deer with Jimmy Bohannon
officiating. The son of the late Columbus and Bonnie Holt Farmer was
born on Dec 4,1941 in Red Rock.
A brother, Carl Farmer preceded him in death.
Survivors include two brothers, Doyle Farmer of Harrison and
Dale Farmer of Jasper; a sister Clema Jean Davis of Rogers, several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Bradley Middleton, Brandon Middleton, David Farmer,
Justin Farmer,Justin Criner and Tayten Farmer
is buried in Smith Cemetery, Newton County, Arkansas.
Bonnie Mae Holt Farmer died in 1986 and is buried in Crossroads
Cemetery.
25 Aug 1907 in Newton County, Arkansas.
Harvey was born 13Jan1890,the son of Jefferson Davis Norton and
Arizona Matlock.
Harvey NORTON (13 JAN 1890 Deer, Newton Co., AR--9June1963
Maplewood Cemetery,Boone County,Arkansas).
Harvey married MATILDA FARMER (13fEB1889-35Jan1975 Maplewood)on 25Aug1907
Harvey Norton known Children:
i.Dennis Leo Norton, born 28Dec1908.
He married WALCIE MYRTLE TENNISON on 1Mar1928 Newton County,
Daughter of John and Finer Cheatham Tennison.
JOHN TENNISON FAMILY:
1920 Pleasant Hill Twp.Newton County,Arkansas census:
John Tennison.....Head........M...42... AR
Finer Tennison....Wife........F...42....AR
Barnet Tennison...Son.........M...17....OK
Emma Tennison.....Daughter....F...14....AR
Girtie Tennison...Daughter....F...12....AR
Lester Tennison...Son.........M...10....AR
*Myrtle Tennison..Daughter....F....8....AR
Custer Tennison...Son.........M....6....AR
Hoil Tennison.....Son.........M....3....AR
Baby Tennison.....Son.........M....0....AR
Harvey Norton worked for the Arkansas Highway Department for
thirty-two years.They lived at Lurton, Parthenon and farmed between
Cowell and Deer on Highway 7.After retirement they moved to Harrison,
Arkansas.Harvey worked for awhile as a maintenance man and loved to
sit on the square at Harrison and trade stories, watches, and knives
and probably whittle a little. There you could find him a big part of
the time.
After his death wife Matilda moved to Huntingburg, Indiana
to be with her daughter Geneva. Harvey died on 1Jan1963.
Matilda died on 25Jan1975.
They are buried Maplewood Cemetery at Harrison, Boone County,Arkansas
(continuing with children of William Thomas Farmer and Mary Elizabeth Smith)
7 February 1915 in Newton County. Creasie was daughter of Kelse and
Arminda "Minnie" Spears EWING.
Known children were:
i:Rosco Lewis Farmer, (10Dec1916--10Apr1973 Smith Cemetery
Was in WWII
ii:Oscar Farmer, born 30Sep1919
iii: Alfred Farmer
iv:Otto Leslie Farmer, born 1921.
v: Leo Farmer, born August 1923
Dolly died 20Oct1994 at South Lake Tahoe, California.
Dollie Farmer Brison, age 69 of South Lake Tahoe,California died
after a prolonged illness.She was born December 5, 1924 in Red Rock
Arkansas. Her parents were Levi and Creasie Ewing Farmer. Maternal
grandparents were Kelse and Minnie Spears Ewing and paternal
grandparents were Tom and Mary Smith Farmer.
She is survived by three daughters;Mary Lou, Donna Sue and Nancy Lee
all of Calfornia; two brothers, Wilburn Farmer of Cowell and
Loyd Farmer of Dover. Two sisters, Shirley Campbell of Jasper,
Betty Jo"Bessie"Cox of South Lake Tahoe,California.Several grand
children and great-grandchildren and a host of other family and
friends living in Newton County.
viii: Elma Ann Farmer, born 3Dec1934
ix: Wilburn Farmer (1927-2008
WILBURN HOWARD FARMER
Wilburn Howard Farmer, age 81 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away
Monday, November 10, 2008 at Golden Living Hilltop Nursing Home in
Harrison.The son of Levi and Crease Lou (Ewing) Farmer, he was born
August 7, 1927 at Red Rock, Arkansas.
He enjoyed farming,his cattle and his horses.He called Newton County
"home".
His parents preceded him in death, along with three sisters and four
brothers.
Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Lois (Lemarr) Farmer of the home;
his children, Darlene Humes and her husband, Dan of Harrison and
Howard Farmer of Dover;two sisters,Betty Farmer and Shirley Campbell
both of Jasper; brother, Loyd Farmer of Dover; three grandchildren,
Misty Farmer, Nathan Bing, and Darla Humes; four great grandchildren,
Makayla Farmer, Michael Walker, Chloe Bing, and Astin Bing. He is
also survived by many other family members and a host of friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, November 12, 2008 with services Thursday,
November 13, 2008 both at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison.
Rev. Charles Christian officiated.
Burial followed Crossroads Cemetery at Deer, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were the
Aides and Nurses at Hilltop Nursing Center B-hall, Dr. Tom Langston
and his nurse, Janilu Ragland, and Zelmer Wheeler.
xi: Shirley Farmer Campbell
xii: Betty Joe "Bessie" Farmer Cox
They are buried in Smith Cemetery Newton County, Arkansas.
He married DOVIE DAVIS MANES on 4 June1916 in Newton County.
Dovie,born 1903,was daughter of Margaret Manes,Smith, Davis,Dalgarn, Flud, Jones.
They are on the 1920 Newton County, Arkansas Census with son
Johnnie Farmer age 1.
There may be more children.
Dovie Mae Davis Manes Farmer died 2Sep1962.
They are buried in the Crossroads Cemetery, Newton County Arkansas.
MARY NOLA REDDELL on 24 August 1917 in Newton County, Arkansas.
Known children:
1) Arthur Farmer, born 1918
2) Argus Farmer
3) Theron Farmer
4) Thurman Farmer
5) Clinton Farmer (deceased)
6) Quinton Farmer
7) Nelson Farmer
8) Cleadis Farmer
9) Jimmy Farmer
10) Zula Farmer
Pleasant Hill Township with son Arthur Farmer, age 2/12.
Pleasant Hill Township, Visit 4-4 with children Arthur, Argus,
Theron and Thurman Farmer.
Mary Nola Reddell was daughter of James Robert and Tennessee Minnie
Mae Holt Reddell.
Mary Nola Reddell Farmer died in 1989 and is buried in Crossroads
Cemetery, Newton County, Arkansas.
Thomas Verlin Farmer died 10May1966 and is buried in Crossroads Cemetery.
UPDATE:
Zula Farmer Weixelbaum ([email protected]) sent me a list of
10 children of Verlin and Nola Reddell Farmer:
Arthur, Argus, Theran, Thurmon, deceased baby boy Clinton?, Quinton,
Nelson, Cleadis, Jimmy and Zula Farmer.
9) SARAH FARMER, born 14 September 1901,married:
(1) ALBERT MAT HEFLEY on 20 September 1916 in Newton County, Arkansas
They had one son, Finley Hefley, born in 1917
Cemetery, Newton County, Arkansas
Sarah is on the 1920 census with her parents, age 19, a widow.
Sarah Farmer Hefley then married (2)EUGENE SELF on 5Apr1925 Newton
County
(2) EUGENE SELF(10 June 1895--3Nov1964 Johnson County,Arkansas
Buried Self Cemetery in Johnson County
Eugene Self's parents were :
Isaac W Self (1857-1904)and Mary C McAlister(1860-1938)
One known sibling:
William Toby Self (1888 - 1967)
Eugene Self had first married ROSIE PELHAM on 20 Dec 1912 Johnson
County,Arkansas
There is a photo of this family in the Newton County, Arkansas
Historical Society Family History Book 2 (which is still available)
Visit the Historical Society Homepage
Visit 1-1
SELF, Eugene, Head, age 34, Married at age 17. Born Arkansas.
........Sarah, Wife, age 29, married first time at age 16, born AR
HEFFLEY, Finley, stepson, age 13, single, born AR
SELF, Donald (Ronald?)R,son, age 5-9/12, single, born AR
.........Bernie? J, son, age 2, single, born AR
.........Glenna V, daughter, age l/12, single, born AR
There may be more children
Eugene SELF was born 10 June 1895 and died 13 November 1964.
Buried in Self Cemetery, Johnson County, Arkansas.
SARAH FARMER HEFLEY SELF died 15 November 1946 and is buried in
the Crossroads Cemetery, Newton County, Arkansas.
She married HENRY COLUMBUS STANDRIDGE on 13May1880 (pg18)in Newton
County. Henry was son of Allen L. Standridge and Rhoda Brassfield.
children:
1) Mary E. Standridge, born 10Aug1882.
She married EPHRIAM B.GREENHAW on 28Aug1902 Newton County.
They were divorced. Mary died 13Dec1940 in Clovis, New Mexico.
Buried Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery,Clovis,Curry County,
New Mexico
Ephraem B Greenhaw (15Oct1873--20Feb1947 Mission Garden of Memories
Cemetery
He married (1)DAISY(mnu) and (2) MEALIE BELL CHAPMAN.
Alfred died 28April1965 in Caruthers, California.
16Oct1904 in Newton County. Willie was son of George W. Adams and
Martha Elizabeth Holt.
Known Adams children:
1. Jessie Adams, born 1905 in Arkansas.
She married DAVID HARPER.
2. Mildred Mae Adams, born 1908 in Arkansas.
3. Fae Adams, born 1910 in Oklahoma.
4. Estel Adams, born 1915 in Oklahoma.
5. Alvin Adams, born 1918 in Oklahoma.
1920 Seminole County, Oklahoma, Red Mound, Visit 13-13
ADAMS, Will M, head, 35, AR,AR,AR
..... Rebecca, wife, 35, AR,AR,AR
...... Jessie, daug., 14-5/12, AR,AR,AR
....... Mae, daug., 11-3/12, AR,AR,AR
....... Fae, daug., 9-8/12, OK,AR,AR
....... Estel, daug., 5-3/12, OK,AR,AR
....... Alvin, son, 1-5/12, OK, AR,AR
County, California(Reg #1814, State #94952)
STANDRIDGE, Will A, head, 31, M, AR,AR,AR, Rents
..........Ethel, wife, 42?, M, AL,AL,AL
HOPPER\HARPER\HAYES?,David, stepson, 18, S, TX,GA,AL
..........Sanford, stepson, 16-6/12, S, TX,GA,AL
..........Bula, stepdaug.,15-2/12, S, TX,GA,AL
.......... Gradie, stepson, 12-3/12, S, TX,GA,AL
.......... Mannie, stepdaug.,11-l/12, S, OK, GA, AL
She married BILL SIMMONS.
She married JOHN ARTHUR BREWER on 4Feb1910 in Okemah, Okfuskee
County, Oklahoma.
1920 Seminole County, Oklahoma, Red Mound, Visit 12-12
BREWER, John A, Head, 37, M, MO,TN, MO, Rents
...... Sarah, wife, 27, M, AR,AR,AR
...... Floyd, son, 5-ll/12?, S, OK,MO,AR
...... Annie, daug., 4-4/12, S, OK, MO, AR
Tarlton Cemetery, Newton County, Arkansas.
(2)W. S. HINES on 14Sept1905
(page81)in Newton County.
Peggy Emeline Smith Standridge Hines died 2Jan1922 in Clovis,Curry
County, New Mexico.
W. S. Hines died 20Feb1947 at Clovis, New Mexico.
vi: LEVI SMITH, born 23Apr1866 in Newton County at Mt.Judea
He married MARGARET A. GREENHAW, born Dec1871, daughter of Ephriam
Kingston Greenhaw and Martha Hefley.
Levi Smith 1866 Children:
1) Maudia L Smith Cagle,(Aug1889-1971)
2) Alfred K. Smith, born Dec 1891
3) Mary Jane Smith Powell( May 1894-1915)
4) Sarah E. Smith, born Nov 1896
5) Harvey W Smith (1901-1974)
6)Bertha A Smith (1905 - 1906)
7)Elmer C Smith (1907 - 1990)
8) Velma R Smith Tyner (1907 - 1983)
SMITH, Levi, head, M, Apr1867, 33, M11yrs, AR,TN,TN
.....Margaret,wife,F,Dec1871,28,M11yrs,4children-4living, AR,TN,TN
.....Maudia, daug.,f,Aug1889, 9, AR,AR,AR
.....Alfred K, son, m, Dec1891, 8, AR,AR,AR
.....Mary J, daug.,f, May1894, 6, AR,AR,AR
.....Sarah E.,daug.,f, Nov1896, 3, AR,AR,AR
SMITH, Levi, Head, 53, AR,TN,AR, carpenter, owns
......Margaret A, 49, Wife, AR,TN, TX
......Velma R, daug, 22, S, OK,AR,AR
......Elmer C, son, 12, S, OK,AR,AR
Inscription:Father
"Together we toiled, together we rest."
Margaret Adaline Greenhaw Smith
(Dec. 5, 1871--May 2, 1948
Green Hill Cemetery, Davis,Murray County,Oklahoma
Plot: Old South, 4S, Row 5
Inscription:Mother."Together we toiled, together we rest."
Hutchins & Sons Funeral Home Record
Margaret Adaline Smith of Davis, Oklahoma
Died: May 2, 1948 at Davis, Oklahoma
Born: Dec. 5, 1871 at Mt. Judy, Arkansas
Cause: Myocarditis
Services: Holiness Church, Rev. Bonner, May 3, 1948
Husband: Levi Smith(1867-1935)
Father: Ephraim Kingston Green Haw(1844-1921)
Mother: Martha Jane Hefley (1846-1922)
Louisa Caroline Greenhaw Campbell (1866 - 1958)
James Frank Greenhaw (1868 - 1909)
Martha Ellen Greenhaw Hefley (1889 - 1984)
11 months of age.
14July1872)
(SEE DAVID CROCKETT SMITH story in my Kinfolks Stories)
Susan Emeline Harp
1)Susan E. Smith, born 1899
(page 447)Newton County.
She was born 1900 and died in 1935 with burial in the Smith
Cemetery, Newton County.
Shaddox Cemetery, Newton County.
Sexton Cemetery, Newton County.
x: SARAH ANN SMITH,born 7July1876 in Newton County.
She married SAMUEL W. STANDRIDGE on 24Sept1891 (page118)Newton
County.
Sarah died before 1910 in unknown place.
Known children:
1)Clara Viola Standridge, born Sept1893
STANDRIDGE, Sam W, head, 34, widow, AR,GA,GA
........Viola, daug., 16, S, AR,AR,AR
........Elmer, son, 10, S, AR,AR,AR
....... Harlan, son, 8, S, AR,AR,AR
....... Albert, son, 6, S, AR,AR,AR
xi: JAMES COLUMBUS SMITH,born 17July1879. He died at the
age of 14 years on 1Aug1893 with burial in Sexton Cemetery.
watering his horses. The person lie in wait on a bluff which was
overlooking Alfred's cornfield. He was killed because of the
Nichols-Smith feud which had been going on for awhile.
No one was ever prosecuted for Alfred's murder.
(SEE SMITH-NICHOLS FEUD updated Story.Much more information)
Mt. Judea, Arkansas.
of the graves of Alfred and Rebecca Flood Smith
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This story was published by myself in the Newton County Times
Newspaper on 3 June 1999 in my "Kinfolks" column.
YOU will help supply any missing data.
Additions and corrections welcome.
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