Edith C. Smithson1

F, #27803, b. circa 1904
FatherMillard Fillmore Smithson1 b. 10 Apr 1856, d. 12 Feb 1911
MotherMinnie J. Reese1 b. circa 1871
Birth*circa 1904 Edith C. Smithson was born circa 1904 at KS.1 
 She was the daughter of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Minnie J. Reese.1 
(Witness) Census12 May 1910 Edith C. Smithson appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 in the household of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Minnie J. Reese at Center Twp, Atchison Co, KS.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 May 1910Center Twp, Atchison Co, KSMillard Fillmore Smithson, Minnie J. Reese, Clarence L. Corbin, Gerte M. Corbin, Edith C. Smithson, Mabel Smithson, Albert Smithson and Carl Smithson1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Mabel Smithson1

F, #27804, b. circa 1906
FatherMillard Fillmore Smithson1 b. 10 Apr 1856, d. 12 Feb 1911
MotherMinnie J. Reese1 b. circa 1871
Birth*circa 1906 Mabel Smithson was born circa 1906 at KS.1 
 She was the daughter of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Minnie J. Reese.1 
(Witness) Census12 May 1910 Mabel Smithson appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 in the household of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Minnie J. Reese at Center Twp, Atchison Co, KS.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 May 1910Center Twp, Atchison Co, KSMillard Fillmore Smithson, Minnie J. Reese, Clarence L. Corbin, Gerte M. Corbin, Edith C. Smithson, Mabel Smithson, Albert Smithson and Carl Smithson1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Albert Smithson1

M, #27805, b. circa 1907
FatherMillard Fillmore Smithson1 b. 10 Apr 1856, d. 12 Feb 1911
MotherMinnie J. Reese1 b. circa 1871
Birth*circa 1907 Albert Smithson was born circa 1907 at KS.1 
 He was the son of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Minnie J. Reese.1 
(Witness) Census12 May 1910 Albert Smithson appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 in the household of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Minnie J. Reese at Center Twp, Atchison Co, KS.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 May 1910Center Twp, Atchison Co, KSMillard Fillmore Smithson, Minnie J. Reese, Clarence L. Corbin, Gerte M. Corbin, Edith C. Smithson, Mabel Smithson, Albert Smithson and Carl Smithson1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Carl Smithson1

M, #27806, b. 1908
FatherMillard Fillmore Smithson1 b. 10 Apr 1856, d. 12 Feb 1911
MotherMinnie J. Reese1 b. circa 1871
Birth*1908 Carl was born at KS in 1908. 1910 census age 1 5/12.1 
 He was the son of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Minnie J. Reese.1 
(Witness) Census12 May 1910 Carl Smithson appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 in the household of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Minnie J. Reese at Center Twp, Atchison Co, KS.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 May 1910Center Twp, Atchison Co, KSMillard Fillmore Smithson, Minnie J. Reese, Clarence L. Corbin, Gerte M. Corbin, Edith C. Smithson, Mabel Smithson, Albert Smithson and Carl Smithson1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Agnes Elizabeth Woolwine1,2

F, #27807, b. 15 Mar 1914, d. Oct 1978
Birth*15 Mar 1914 Agnes Elizabeth Woolwine was born on 15 Mar 1914.3,2 
Marriage*26 Jan 1935 She married Aaron Lowry Smithson at Union, Monroe Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1935. Aron L. Smithson, age 23, b. Monroe Co, res. Alderson; Agnes E. Woolwine, age 20, b. Monroe Co, res. Monroe Co; md. by J. E. McDonald at Union, WV.1,2 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 Agnes Elizabeth Woolwine appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Martha Elizabeth 'Mattie' Allen at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.4 
Death*Oct 1978 Agnes Elizabeth Woolwine died in Oct 1978 at age 64..3,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1940Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVMartha Elizabeth 'Mattie' Allen, Aaron Lowry Smithson, Agnes Elizabeth Woolwine, Corine Smithson and Patsy Smithson4

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.
  2. [S1423] Gravestone.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Henry A. Smithson1

M, #27808, b. 27 Oct 1880, d. 14 Jul 1884
FatherMillard Fillmore Smithson1 b. 10 Apr 1856, d. 12 Feb 1911
MotherAllie V. Blaker1 b. circa 1864
Birth*27 Oct 1880 Henry was born on 27 Oct 1880. Based on age at death on gravestone.1 
 He was the son of Millard Fillmore Smithson and Allie V. Blaker.1 
Death*14 Jul 1884 Henry died on 14 Jul 1884 at age 3. "Age 3y, 8m, 17d".1 

Citations

  1. [S1423] Gravestone.

Thomas J. Smithson1

M, #27809, b. circa 1901
FatherWillard Hickman Smithson1 b. 26 Jul 1869, d. 26 Nov 1947
MotherJennie Mae Nickell1 b. 31 Mar 1876, d. 1945
Birth*circa 1901 Thomas J. Smithson was born circa 1901 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Willard Hickman Smithson and Jennie Mae Nickell.1 
(Witness) Census3 May 1910 Thomas J. Smithson appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Willard Hickman Smithson and Jennie Mae Nickell at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 May 1910Alderson, Monroe Co, WVWillard Hickman Smithson, Jennie Mae Nickell, Chester Nickell Smithson, Thomas J. Smithson and Willard Eugene Smithson1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Georgianna (?)1

F, #27810
Marriage* Georgianna (?) married George T. Smithson, son of Walter Given Smithson and Harriet Ida Houchins.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, George T. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues, 24 Jun 1975.

Frances Smithson1

F, #27811
FatherGeorge T. Smithson1 b. 28 Nov 1910, d. 22 Jun 1975
MotherGeorgianna (?)1
 Frances Smithson is the daughter of George T. Smithson and Georgianna (?)1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, George T. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues, 24 Jun 1975.

Mary Smithson1

F, #27812
FatherGeorge T. Smithson1 b. 28 Nov 1910, d. 22 Jun 1975
MotherGeorgianna (?)1
 Mary Smithson is the daughter of George T. Smithson and Georgianna (?)1 
Marriage* Mary Smithson married (?) Cutright.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, George T. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues, 24 Jun 1975.

(?) Cutright1

M, #27813
Marriage* (?) Cutright married Mary Smithson, daughter of George T. Smithson and Georgianna (?).1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, George T. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues, 24 Jun 1975.

Irene Smithson1

F, #27814, b. 12 Dec 1890, d. 14 Feb 1892
FatherMarcus Calvin Smithson1 b. 4 Mar 1862, d. 13 Oct 1945
MotherLottie Ann Ware1 b. 12 Jan 1872, d. 19 Oct 1935
Birth*12 Dec 1890 Irene was born on 12 Dec 1890. Year is unclear, but appears to be 1891, but this would be less than 9 months before birth of brother Charles.1 
 She was the daughter of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.1 
Death*14 Feb 1892 Irene Smithson died on 14 Feb 1892 at age 1..1 

Citations

  1. [S1423] Gravestone.

Lucille M. (?)1

F, #27815, b. 16 Jan 1901, d. 27 Oct 1970
Birth*16 Jan 1901 Lucille M. (?) was born on 16 Jan 1901 at WV.2 
Marriage* She married Alva V. Smithson, son of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.1 
Residence1944 Alva V. Smithson and Lucille M. (?) resided at 2117 28th St, Sacramento, Sacramento Co, CA, in 1944.1 
Death*27 Oct 1970 She died on 27 Oct 1970 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co, CA, at age 69..2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2744] California Voter Registration 1900-1968 (Ancestry.com. California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2008),.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000.

Ashby Dale Smithson1,2

M, #27816, b. 16 Jul 1907, d. May 1983
FatherMarcus Calvin Smithson1 b. 4 Mar 1862, d. 13 Oct 1945
MotherLottie Ann Ware1 b. 12 Jan 1872, d. 19 Oct 1935
Birth*16 Jul 1907 Ashby Dale Smithson was born on 16 Jul 1907 at WV.3,1 
 He was the son of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.1 
(Witness) Census5 May 1910 Ashby Dale Smithson appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 in the household of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 Ashby Dale Smithson appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: driver in Apr 1930 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV. Truck.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1930 Ashby Dale Smithson appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1930 in the household of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Ashby Dale Smithson married _____ (?)4 
Residence13 Oct 1945 Ashby Dale Smithson resided on 13 Oct 1945, US Coast Guard.5 
Residence*20 Sep 1952 He resided at Huntington, Cabell Co, WV, on 20 Sep 1952.6 
ResidenceDec 1966 He lived in Dec 1966 at Huntington, Cabell Co, WV.2 
Marriage*12 Dec 1966 He married Evelyn E. Jones at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Dec 1966.
ALDERSON (RNS) -- Mrs. Garland E. Moran of Charleston has announced the marriage of her sister, Mrs. Evelyn Jones Smithson, and Ashby Dale Smithson of Huntington.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. Lee Chattin Dec. 12, in Covington, VA.
They will live in Alderson.2 
Residence5 Dec 1972 Ashby Dale Smithson resided at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 5 Dec 1972.7 
Marriage* He married Eunice D. Boon.8 
Death*May 1983 Ashby Dale Smithson died in May 1983 at Union, Monroe Co, WV, at age 75..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 May 1910Alderson, Monroe Co, WVMarcus Calvin Smithson, Lottie Ann Ware, Gordon Charles Smithson, Alva V. Smithson, Stanley V. Smithson, Mary Edith Smithson, William Emory "Emory" Smithson and Ashby Dale Smithson1
10 Jan 1920Alderson, Monroe Co, WVMarcus Calvin Smithson, Lottie Ann Ware, Mary Edith Smithson, William Emory "Emory" Smithson, Ashby Dale Smithson, Lillian W. Smithson, Marcus Lee Smithson and Stanley V. Smithson1
19 Apr 1930Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WVMarcus Calvin Smithson, Lottie Ann Ware, Ashby Dale Smithson, Lillian W. Smithson and Marcus Lee Smithson1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Ashby Dale Smithson married _____ (?)4 

Partners and Children

Marriage*12 Dec 1966 He married Evelyn E. Jones at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Dec 1966.
ALDERSON (RNS) -- Mrs. Garland E. Moran of Charleston has announced the marriage of her sister, Mrs. Evelyn Jones Smithson, and Ashby Dale Smithson of Huntington.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. Lee Chattin Dec. 12, in Covington, VA.
They will live in Alderson.2 

Partners and Children

Marriage* Ashby Dale Smithson married Eunice D. Boon.8 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2719] "Marriage is Told," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 6 Jan 1967.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2719] "Alderson Briefs", Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 9 Jul 1964.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Marcus Calvin Smithson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 14 Oct 1945.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Gordon Charles Smithson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 21 Sept 1952.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Evelyn Jones Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wed, 6 Dec 1972.
  8. [S2719] "Alderson Area News Items", Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 30 Dec 1974.

Marcus Lee Smithson1

M, #27817, b. 30 Sep 1912, d. Sep 1978
FatherMarcus Calvin Smithson1 b. 4 Mar 1862, d. 13 Oct 1945
MotherLottie Ann Ware1 b. 12 Jan 1872, d. 19 Oct 1935
Birth*30 Sep 1912 Marcus Lee Smithson was born on 30 Sep 1912 at WV.2,1 
 He was the son of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 Marcus Lee Smithson appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1930 Marcus Lee Smithson appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1930 in the household of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Marcus Lee Smithson married _____ (?)3 
Residence13 Oct 1945 Marcus Lee Smithson resided at Washington, DC, on 13 Oct 1945.4 
Residence*20 Sep 1952 He resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 20 Sep 1952.5 
Death*Sep 1978 He died in Sep 1978 at Coltons Point, St Marys Co, MD..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Alderson, Monroe Co, WVMarcus Calvin Smithson, Lottie Ann Ware, Mary Edith Smithson, William Emory "Emory" Smithson, Ashby Dale Smithson, Lillian W. Smithson, Marcus Lee Smithson and Stanley V. Smithson1
19 Apr 1930Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WVMarcus Calvin Smithson, Lottie Ann Ware, Ashby Dale Smithson, Lillian W. Smithson and Marcus Lee Smithson1

Partners and Children

Marriage* He married _____ (?)3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2719] "Alderson Briefs", Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 9 Jul 1964.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Marcus Calvin Smithson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 14 Oct 1945.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Gordon Charles Smithson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 21 Sept 1952.

Evelyn E. Jones1

F, #27821, b. circa 1908, d. 5 Dec 1972
FatherWillard R. Jones1 b. circa 1873, d. 14 Dec 1962
MotherAlda Christina Hedrick1 b. 7 Feb 1879, d. 7 May 1941
Birth*circa 1908 Evelyn was born at Ft Springs, Greenbrier Co, WV, circa 1908.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Willard R. Jones and Alda Christina Hedrick.1 
(Witness) Census5 May 1910 Evelyn E. Jones appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 in the household of Willard R. Jones and Alda Christina Hedrick at Ft Spring Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Evelyn E. Jones appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Willard R. Jones and Alda Christina Hedrick at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: teacher in Apr 1930 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV. Public schools.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Evelyn E. Jones appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Willard R. Jones and Alda Christina Hedrick at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: teacher in Apr 1940 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV. Public school.1 
(Witness) Census27 Apr 1940 Evelyn E. Jones appeared on the census of 27 Apr 1940 in the household of Willard R. Jones and Alda Christina Hedrick at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
(informant) Death7 May 1941 Evelyn was informant for the death of Alda Christina Hedrick at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 May 1941.3,4 
Marriage* Evelyn E. Jones married Gordon Charles Smithson, son of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.5 
Employmentbetween 1946 and 1950 Evelyn's occupation: (an unknown value) at Federal Reformatory for Women, Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, between 1946 and 1950.6 
(informant) Death20 Sep 1952 Evelyn was informant for the death of Gordon Charles Smithson at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 20 Sep 1952.3,7 
Employmentfrom 1957 to 1961 Occupation: superintendent from 1957 to 1961 at WV State Prison for Women, Pence Springs, Summers Co, WV.6 
Residence14 Dec 1962 Evelyn E. Jones resided at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1962.4 
Marriage*12 Dec 1966 She married Ashby Dale Smithson at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Dec 1966.
ALDERSON (RNS) -- Mrs. Garland E. Moran of Charleston has announced the marriage of her sister, Mrs. Evelyn Jones Smithson, and Ashby Dale Smithson of Huntington.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. Lee Chattin Dec. 12, in Covington, VA.
They will live in Alderson.8 
Residence*Dec 1972 Evelyn E. Jones resided at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, in Dec 1972.2 
Death*5 Dec 1972 Evelyn died on 5 Dec 1972 at Ronceverte hospital, Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co, WV.2 
Burial*7 Dec 1972 Her body was interred on 7 Dec 1972 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at Alderson Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 May 1910Ft Spring Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVWillard R. Jones, Alda Christina Hedrick, Earl E. Jones, Nellie Christine Jones and Evelyn E. Jones1
6 Jan 1920Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WVWillard R. Jones, Alda Christina Hedrick, Earl E. Jones, Nellie Christine Jones, Evelyn E. Jones, Roscoe W. Jones and Virgil B. Jones1
7 Apr 1930Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WVWillard R. Jones, Alda Christina Hedrick, Earl E. Jones, Evelyn E. Jones, Roscoe W. Jones and Virgil B. Jones1
27 Apr 1940Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WVWillard R. Jones, Alda Christina Hedrick and Evelyn E. Jones1

Partners and Children

Marriage* She married Gordon Charles Smithson, son of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.5 

Partners and Children

Marriage*12 Dec 1966 She married Ashby Dale Smithson at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Dec 1966.
ALDERSON (RNS) -- Mrs. Garland E. Moran of Charleston has announced the marriage of her sister, Mrs. Evelyn Jones Smithson, and Ashby Dale Smithson of Huntington.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. Lee Chattin Dec. 12, in Covington, VA.
They will live in Alderson.8 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Evelyn Jones Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wed, 6 Dec 1972.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Willard R. Jones, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sat, 15 Dec 1962.
  5. [S2719] "Alderson Briefs", Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 9 Jul 1964.
  6. [S2719] "Mrs. Evelyn J. Smithson New State Prison Supt.", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 28 May 1957.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Gordon Charles Smithson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 21 Sept 1952.
  8. [S2719] "Marriage is Told," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 6 Jan 1967.

_____ (?)1

F, #27828
Marriage* _____ (?) married Ashby Dale Smithson, son of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Alderson Briefs", Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 9 Jul 1964.

_____ (?)1

F, #27829
Marriage* _____ (?) married Marcus Lee Smithson, son of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Alderson Briefs", Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 9 Jul 1964.

Eunice D. Boon1,2,3

F, #27830
Marriage* Eunice D. Boon married Ashby Dale Smithson, son of Marcus Calvin Smithson and Lottie Ann Ware.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Alderson Area News Items", Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 30 Dec 1974.
  2. [S2719] "Greenbrier Clerk Records 38 Deeds", Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 29 Oct 1975.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Louise Boon Massey, Hinton (WV) News, 3 Oct 1989.

Iris Irene Atkins1

F, #27832, b. circa 1903
Birth*circa 1903 Iris was born at Boone Co, WV, circa 1903.1 
Marriage*22 Oct 1925 She married Robert Aaron Smithson at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 22 Oct 1925.
Robert Smithson, age 26, single, b. Summers Co, res. Cabell Co; Iris Atkins, age 22, single, b. Boone Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by G.W. Holt at Charleston.2 
Census*2 Apr 1930 Iris Irene Atkins and Robert Aaron Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.3 
Census17 May 1940 Iris Irene Atkins and Robert Aaron Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 May 1940.3 
(informant) Death9 Dec 1959 Iris was informant for the death of Robert Aaron Smithson at Jumping Branch, Summers Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1959.4,5 
Residence*9 Dec 1959 Iris Irene Atkins resided at Jumping Branch, Summers Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1959.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Apr 1930Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WVRobert Aaron Smithson, Iris Irene Atkins and Robert Leon Smithson3
17 May 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVRobert Aaron Smithson, Iris Irene Atkins and Robert Leon Smithson3

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Robert Leon Smithson, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Sat, 21 Feb 2009, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/…, accessed Feb 2009.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Robert A. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 10 Dec 1959.
  6. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Robert Leon Smithson1

M, #27833, b. 18 Oct 1926, d. 19 Feb 2009
FatherRobert Aaron Smithson1 b. 26 Sep 1893, d. 9 Dec 1959
MotherIris Irene Atkins1 b. circa 1903
Birth*18 Oct 1926 Robert Leon Smithson was born on 18 Oct 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Robert Aaron Smithson and Iris Irene Atkins.1 
(Witness) Census2 Apr 1930 Robert Leon Smithson appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of Robert Aaron Smithson and Iris Irene Atkins at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census17 May 1940 Robert Leon Smithson appeared on the census of 17 May 1940 in the household of Robert Aaron Smithson and Iris Irene Atkins at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Residence9 Dec 1959 Robert Leon Smithson resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1959.3 
Residence*Feb 2009 He lived in Feb 2009 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*19 Feb 2009 Robert died on 19 Feb 2009 at Raleigh General Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 82. Robert Leon “Bob” Smithson, age 82, of Oak Hill, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.

Born October 18, 1926, in Huntington, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Aaron and Iris Irene Atkins Smithson.

Bob was a retired installer/repairman for AT&T, formerly C&P Telephone. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church at Fayette Heights where he was a Trustee and former Deacon. He was also a member of the Plateau Amateur Radio Association and was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Clara Harvey Smithson; a brother, Jerry Smithson; and by two sisters, Ilene Hughes and Elinor Lilly.

Survivors include his wife, Polly Ellen Payne Tate Smithson of Oak Hill; his son, Bobby Smithson and wife Denise of Oak Hill; his two daughters, Linda Cales and her husband Bill of Haymarket, Va., and Lisa Miller and her husband Lyle of Livonia, N.Y; a sister, Imogene Harvey of Jumping Branch; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and a celebration of Mr. Smithson’s life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Hill, with Pastors Justin Seay and Hayward Lough officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, W.Va..1 
Burial*22 Feb 2009 He was buried on 22 Feb 2009 at Blue Ridge Memorial Park, Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Apr 1930Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WVRobert Aaron Smithson, Iris Irene Atkins and Robert Leon Smithson2
17 May 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVRobert Aaron Smithson, Iris Irene Atkins and Robert Leon Smithson2

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Robert Leon Smithson, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Sat, 21 Feb 2009, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/…, accessed Feb 2009.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Robert A. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 10 Dec 1959.