James A SMITH
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1. James A SMITH was born 15 Mar 1815, South Carolina; died Jun 1865, Sevier Co Tennessee. Other Events:
- _UID: 35B4246F4FDE40DAB942CE68CCB188C5BE69
Notes:
15 Mar 1815 Jun 1865
SMITH - Charlie 1 Aug 1886 10 Oct 1886 s/o Wm. & N. E. Birtha 15 Oct 1894 13 Sep 1895 d/o Wm. & N. E. Lela 17 Nov 1918 7 Jan 1924 Our sister (at tree) H. William) 9 Nov 1852 14 Aug 1918 Nan E. ) 8 Nov 1856 9 Feb 1936 Henry 10 Apr 1888 10 Apr 1888 s/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree) Martha Born & died 10 Jun 1889 d/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree) Nancy 25 Jun 1890 8 Jul 1890 d/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree) William Born & died 25 Jun 1890 s/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree) Eliza Born & died 8 Jul 1890 d/o Wm. & N. E. James P. 22 Aug 1879 5 Oct 1879 s/o Wm. & N. E. Infant No dates d/o M/M Oda Ray Infant No dates d/o M/M Oda Ray J. A. 15 Mar 1815 Jun 1865 James ) 9 Apr 1854 3 Jul 1909 Mattie E. ) 27 Apr 1964 10 May 1933 Oda Ray) 28 Feb 1896 15 Sep 1944 H. Viola ) 31 Jul 1896 23 Feb 1940James — Mary SMITH. Mary was born 1811, Tennessee; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. James A SMITH
was born 9 Apr 1854, Tennesse; died 3 Jul 1909, Sevier County, Tennesse; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
- 3. Catherine SMITH
was born 1840, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Betheny SMITH
was born 1842, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Amanda SMITH
was born 1846, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. William H SMITH
was born 9 Nov 1852, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died 14 Aug 1918, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside) Sevierville, Sevier, TN.
- 7. Elizabeth SMITH
was born 1857, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Mary SMITH
was born 1846, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Bef 1860.
- 9. Clerissa SMITH
was born 1849, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Bef 1860.
- 10. John SMITH
was born 1850, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Bef 1860.
Generation: 2
2. James A SMITH (1.James1) was born 9 Apr 1854, Tennesse; died 3 Jul 1909, Sevier County, Tennesse; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 11183
- _UID: C255A9F412E8499A935048E063DBAC49CF67
Notes:
1900 census stated James was born in April 1849.
SMITH -
Charlie 1 Aug 1886 10 Oct 1886 s/o Wm. & N. E.
Birtha 15 Oct 1894 13 Sep 1895 d/o Wm. & N. E.
Lela 17 Nov 1918 7 Jan 1924 Our sister (at tree)
H. William) 9 Nov 1852 14 Aug 1918
Nan E. ) 8 Nov 1856 9 Feb 1936
Henry 10 Apr 1888 10 Apr 1888 s/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree)
Martha Born & died 10 Jun 1889 d/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree)
Nancy 25 Jun 1890 8 Jul 1890 d/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree)
William Born & died 25 Jun 1890 s/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree)
Eliza Born & died 8 Jul 1890 d/o Wm. & N. E.
James P. 22 Aug 1879 5 Oct 1879 s/o Wm. & N. E.
Infant No dates d/o M/M Oda Ray
Infant No dates d/o M/M Oda Ray
J. A. 15 Mar 1815 Jun 1865
James ) 9 Apr 1854 3 Jul 1909
Mattie E. ) 27 Apr 1964 10 May 1933
Oda Ray) 28 Feb 1896 15 Sep 1944
H. Viola ) 31 Jul 1896 23 Feb 1940James married Martha (Mattie) E. FOX 31 Dec 1878, Sevier Co TN. Martha (daughter of Decatur Leonida(U)S "Lee" FOX and Evaline (Evelyn) JENKINS) was born 27 Apr 1864, Tennessee; died 10 May 1933, Sevier County, Tennesse; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Mack L. SMITH
was born Jan 1883, Tennesse; died Tennesse.
- 12. Flora B. SMITH
was born Feb 1885, Tennessee; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. William "Bob" Robert SMITH
was born Jan 1889, Tennesse; died Tennesse.
- 14. Oda Ray SMITH
was born 28 Feb 1896, Sevier County, Tennesse; died 15 Sep 1944, Sevier County, Tennesse; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
3. Catherine SMITH (1.James1) was born 1840, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Yes, date unknown.
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- _UID: FD7D1FBC601C4ED1912733C938D2B68BEF7F
4. Betheny SMITH (1.James1) was born 1842, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Yes, date unknown.
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- _UID: 11BD89C64CD3428EA8C87BCFBE6F150A1200
5. Amanda SMITH (1.James1) was born 1846, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Yes, date unknown.
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- _UID: 75A2DC6F0EAA4427B217FE53DD5C391E2F52
6. William H SMITH (1.James1) was born 9 Nov 1852, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died 14 Aug 1918, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside) Sevierville, Sevier, TN.
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- _UID: 3EEC914DE12C4E90A765C08CC9B6DD2BD279
Notes:
H. William) 9 Nov 1852 14 Aug 1918
Nan E. ) 8 Nov 1856 9 Feb 1936
Henry 10 Apr 1888 10 Apr 1888 s/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree)
Martha Born & died 10 Jun 1889 d/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree)
Nancy 25 Jun 1890 8 Jul 1890 d/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree)
William Born & died 25 Jun 1890 s/o Wm. & N. E. (at tree)
Eliza Born & died 8 Jul 1890 d/o Wm. & N. E.
James P. 22 Aug 1879 5 Oct 1879 s/o Wm. & N. E.
Charlie 1 Aug 1886 10 Oct 1886 s/o Wm. & N. E.
Birtha 15 Oct 1894 13 Sep 1895 d/o Wm. & N. E.
McMAHAN CEMETERY (RIVERSIDE)William — Nancy Elizabeth MCMAHAN. Nancy was born 8 Nov 1856, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died 9 Feb 1936, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside). [Group Sheet]
7. Elizabeth SMITH (1.James1) was born 1857, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- _UID: 8D14B9534CD644A09A0B982B4FE355BD5F2B
8. Mary SMITH (1.James1) was born 1846, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Bef 1860.
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- _UID: E74892E10DF5450A8861A555423E28E462A4
9. Clerissa SMITH (1.James1) was born 1849, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Bef 1860.
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- _UID: FE1715C3485D456585129D755D9655CDFA2E
10. John SMITH (1.James1) was born 1850, Sevierville, Sevier, TN; died Bef 1860.
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- _UID: 6CF3064D6DED42F3BAA45EEBC9CF849498E8
Generation: 3
11. Mack L. SMITH (2.James2, 1.James1) was born Jan 1883, Tennesse; died Tennesse.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 11184
- _UID: F5A20EF5DCEB446A89A6F8347665CBBDCDCE
12. Flora B. SMITH (2.James2, 1.James1) was born Feb 1885, Tennessee; died Yes, date unknown.
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- Reference Number: 11344
- _UID: 96260FA521F6462888DBC7C0BDFB935C861D
Flora married James D LETHCO 1910, Sevier Co Tennessee. James (son of Henry H. LETHCO and Nancy Ann INMAN) was born 29 Apr 1877, Sevier Co Tennessee; died 22 May 1920, Sevier Co Tennessee; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Raymond LETHCO
was born 10 May 1913, Sevier Co Tennessee; died 12 Jul 1915, Sevier Co Tennessee; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
- 16. Ina L LETHCO
was born Cal 1912, Knox Co TN; died Yes, date unknown.
- 17. Illa L LETHCO
was born Cal 1918, Knox Co TN; died Yes, date unknown.
13. William "Bob" Robert SMITH (2.James2, 1.James1) was born Jan 1889, Tennesse; died Tennesse.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 11185
- _UID: BB19B45690BF400E8D95FE15D3432F2217BD
14. Oda Ray SMITH (2.James2, 1.James1) was born 28 Feb 1896, Sevier County, Tennesse; died 15 Sep 1944, Sevier County, Tennesse; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 10912
- _UID: B0C82041A28E4C68A754C670B07064BC2E03
Notes:
My mother's father who I have never met. He died four years after his wife, my grandmother, Hester Viola Lafollette.They lived on the Smith Farm, and is said to be north of Sevierville, Tennessee and a little west on 141 or 411...I can't remember.
according to Sevier County records they were married in 1914. Oda was a farmer, having farmed in several counties finally in Knox Co.Oda married Hester Viola LAFOLLETTE 28 Sep 1914, TN. Hester (daughter of William Carroll LAFOLLETT and Margaret Elizabeth RUSSELL) was born 31 Jul 1896, Sevier County, Tennesse; died 23 Feb 1940, Sevier County, Tennesse; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Charlcie Everhea SMITH
was born 27 Apr 1925, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1961, Arcadia, California; was buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Whittier, California.
- 19. Juanita Ruth SMITH
was born 13 Dec 1922, Sevier County, Tennesse; died 11 Aug 1991, Marysville, Blount County, Tennesse; was buried Clark's Grove, Blount County, Tennessee.
- 20. Billie Jeanne Aka Willie Rae SMITH
was born 23 Jul 1916, Sevier County, Tennesse; died 14 Mar 1996, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Clark's Grove Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
- 21. Audrey Fern SMITH
- 22. Fred Robert SMITH
was born 4 May 1927, Sevier Co Tennessee; died 27 Jun 2003, TN; was buried Mount Olive TN.
- 23. James Earl SMITH
was born 21 Aug 1935, Sevier County, TN; died 12 Aug 2023, Sevier County, TN.
- 24. Oda Ralph Truitt SMITH
was born 5 Aug 1920, Sevier Co Tennessee; died 17 Mar 1968, TN; was buried MT Olive Cemetery.
- 25. Addie Gayona SMITH
was born Abt 1914, Sevier Co TN; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
- 26. Wanda Rue SMITH
was born Abt 1915, Sevier Co Tennessee; died Abt 1915, Sevier Co Tennessee; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
Generation: 4
15. Raymond LETHCO (12.Flora3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born 10 May 1913, Sevier Co Tennessee; died 12 Jul 1915, Sevier Co Tennessee; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
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- _UID: 7CAA17D69F88448CA50FCA86113D1D32AB08
16. Ina L LETHCO (12.Flora3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born Cal 1912, Knox Co TN; died Yes, date unknown.
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- _UID: F624CF92903446FCBB6D81A3663DFA40AA57
17. Illa L LETHCO (12.Flora3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born Cal 1918, Knox Co TN; died Yes, date unknown.
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- _UID: B9CEB53DCA644C819A22445C88F31597F7C2
18. Charlcie Everhea SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born 27 Apr 1925, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1961, Arcadia, California; was buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Whittier, California.
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- Reference Number: 155
- _UID: 256D508413EE4BB7AD4DAAD5693C3FA36963
Notes:
Birth: Apr. 27, 1925
Death: Nov. 25, 1961
Charlcie Everhea (pronounced "Everee") was born in Tennessee on April 27, 1925 to Oda Ray and Hester Viola LaFollette Smith.
She and her husband, Willard Harding Yoder, had 3 children. Their first child was a son they named Willard, who was born in TN. They then had a daughter, Nancy Anne and another son, Mark Douglas, both born in CA.
Charlcie and Willard made their home primairly in Arcadia, Los Angeles County, CA, although they spent two years in Glen Avon, Riverside Co., CA.
She was diagnosed with cancer in her early 30's. Charlcie died at Arcadia Methodist Hospital, Arcadia, CA on Nov. 25, 1961. She was buried at Rose Hills, Whittier, CA.
Burial:
Rose Hills Memorial Park
Whittier
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Terrace of Memories, Curb 2218, Lot 2417, Grave 1Charlcie married Willard Harding YODER 1942, Knoxvillie, Tennessee. Willard (son of Earl Lewis YODER and Mary Stella MAURER) was born 2 Dec 1920, Ashland , Schuylkill Co., PA; died 17 Dec 2012 12:15pm, Crestline, CA; was buried Dec 2012, Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
19. Juanita Ruth SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born 13 Dec 1922, Sevier County, Tennesse; died 11 Aug 1991, Marysville, Blount County, Tennesse; was buried Clark's Grove, Blount County, Tennessee.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 10914
- _UID: B4E892B4E8B14E42B233DCDA4CF347BCE883
Juanita married John FARR 1940. John was born 1920; died 1970, California. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. John Jr FARR
- 31. Roger D. FARR
Juanita married Carl Henry BOLING 13 Mar 1941, Loudon, TN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Unknown BOLING
- 33. Unknown BOLING
20. Billie Jeanne Aka Willie Rae SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born 23 Jul 1916, Sevier County, Tennesse; died 14 Mar 1996, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Clark's Grove Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 10915
- _UID: CC1128B0726746EC9A5E5EB48686A1C23974
Notes:
The 1920 and 1930 census name Aunt Billie Jean as "Willie Rae" Smith.
Billie's invisible friend (ghost story)
According to cousin Billie Jo Smith-Offut. when aunt Billie was very young 3-4 years old, she would laugh and giggle and play with an invisible friend in the back yard for many hours of their farm in Tennessee. This went on for a long time but no one would see this friend but Billie. At first the family thought that it was a part of her imagination, as she was the first living child of Oda and Viola, until one day they asked Billie the name of her friend.
Billie told them her friend's name was Wanda Rue, at that everyone gasped, as Wanda Rue and Addie Gaynola were two gilrs of Oda and Viola that died in infancy before Billie was born.Billie married Jesse Truman KERR 17 Nov 1937, Claiborne County, Tennesse. Jesse (son of John A. KERR and Lillie Elizabeth FARR) was born 3 Apr 1908, Sevier County, Tennesse; died 1955, Sevier County, Tennesse. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. Mary Evelyn KERR
was born 6 Jul 1938, Blount County, Tennessee; died 1 Oct 1961, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Clark's Grove Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
- 35. Howard Truitt KERR
- 36. William "Bill" KERR
21. Audrey Fern SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1)
Audrey — Ralph TERRAZONE. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Gary TERRAZONE
- 38. Diane Michelle TERRAZONE
was born Abt 1958, Pasadena, California; died 6 Sep 2006, Pasadena, California.
- 39. Lisa (Melissa) TERRAZONE
Audrey — YOUNG. [Group Sheet]
- 37. Gary TERRAZONE
22. Fred Robert SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born 4 May 1927, Sevier Co Tennessee; died 27 Jun 2003, TN; was buried Mount Olive TN.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 10917
- _UID: 08EB4EFA08414B11B804E7E431DCC1659AE6
Notes:
Robert and Frances had 11 kids.
Knox County marriage records:
SMITH, FRED ROBERT GADDIS, FRANCES Aug 12, 1950 Marriage 1352 6/449Fred married Frances G. GADDIS [Group Sheet]
23. James Earl SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born 21 Aug 1935, Sevier County, TN; died 12 Aug 2023, Sevier County, TN.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 10918
- _UID: 738843F05E52401DB99E42D1ABDB20F03B9D
James — Mary Ruth Johnson. Mary was born 21 Sep 1934, TN; died 10 Jul 1999, TN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Connie SMITH
- 41. Kathy SMITH
- 42. Ronnie Micheal SMITH
was born 12 Aug 1957, Knox Co TN; died 12 Aug 1957, Knox Co TN; was buried MT Olive Cemetery.
- 43. James Earl SMITH, Jr.
was born 22 Jul 1968, TN.
- 44. Vanessa Price SMITH
24. Oda Ralph Truitt SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born 5 Aug 1920, Sevier Co Tennessee; died 17 Mar 1968, TN; was buried MT Olive Cemetery.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 10919
- _UID: 6B205CACCD524429BF44E340C40D8647E37F
Notes:
Knox county marriage records:
SMITH, ODIA RALPH; HENSON, ANNA ELLEN Feb 15, 1942 Marriage 1675 21/321Oda married Annie Ellen HA(E)NSON 15 Feb 1942, Knox Co TN. Annie was born 1921, OK; died 1998, Maryville, Blount Co, TN; was buried Clarks Grove Cemetery, Blount Co TN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 45. Billie Jo SMITH
Oda — Helen SHANNON. [Group Sheet]
Oda married Margarite GADDIS [Group Sheet]
25. Addie Gayona SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born Abt 1914, Sevier Co TN; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 11345
- _UID: 16FEF48212444DBDB5668B82834639A9BDD6
26. Wanda Rue SMITH (14.Oda3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born Abt 1915, Sevier Co Tennessee; died Abt 1915, Sevier Co Tennessee; was buried McMahan Cemetery (Riverside), Sevier County, Tennesse.
Other Events:
- Reference Number: 11346
- _UID: 6FE6B33334A040818A33181E3F79E0F7521D