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Colon J. Dudley

Birth: 23 Dec 1872, Water Valley, Erie Co, NY

Death: 11 Aug 1937, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Father: William Dudley
Mother: Guli Stedwell

Spouse: Eliza L. Schmitt
Marriage: 14 Oct 1897, Ithaca, Tomkins Co, NY

Notes:

In 1875, Colon was 2 6/12, born New York, living in Hamburg in the household of William Dudley, 44, and his wife, Guli Dudley, 41, and siblings Albert, 19, Etta, 18, Ann, 16, Carlton, 6, Delbert, 4, all surname Dudley, all born in Erie County.

Per obit, he was the father of Mrs. Richard H. Fletcher.1

Research Notes for Colon J. Dudley:

The marriage and death certificates of some of his siblings identify his mother's maiden name, Stedwell.2

Sources:

  1. Obit, The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY), 13 Aug 1937, p. 12, col. 1; at Newspapers.com, 30 Apr 2023.
  2. "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJQ7-T1M : accessed 15 November 2023), Carlton S Dudley and Eva Risely marriage (1891), Buchanan County, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,024,834.
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Maud Eddy

Birth: 1868

Death: 19 Sep 1889, East Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Father: Ozias C. Eddy
Mother: Adelaide Cole

Spouse: Edwin R. Colvin
Marriage: 14 Nov 1888, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Notes:

In 1880, Maud Eddy was 11 years old, living with her parents, Ozias C. and Adelaide Eddy, in Hamburg, Erie County, New York.

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Grace Jay

Father: Edgar Jay
Mother: Florence Ann Wheelock

Notes:

Died in infancy.1

Sources:

  1. Jamestown Evening Journal (Jamestown, NY), 26 May 1916, p. 8, col. 5; online at FultonHistory.org, 19 Apr 2023.
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Eliza L. Schmitt

Birth: Dec 1872, NY

Death: 31 Aug 1935, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Father: George A. Schmitt
Mother: Laura Wheelock

Spouse: Colon J. Dudley
Marriage: 14 Oct 1897, Ithaca, Tomkins Co, NY

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Hattie Schmitt

Birth: 1860

Death: 1881

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Father: George A. Schmitt
Mother: Sophronia Wheelock

Notes:

Per headstone, she was the adopted daughter of George A. Schmitt.

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George Eugene Smith

Birth: about 1851, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Death: 13 Nov 1930, Miami, Miami-Dade Co, FL

Father: George A. Schmitt
Mother: Sophronia Wheelock

Spouse: Theresa Lawler
Marriage: 23 Sep 1877, Denver, CO

Notes:

He was called Eugene Schmitt in the 1865 NY census. He was listed in his father's probate records, dated 28 Apr 1883, as George E. Schmitt of Denver, Colorado. He was listed in his uncle Homer Wheelock's probate records, dated 5 Feb 1892, as Eugene Schmitt, of Denver.

He called himself George E. Smith in the census records, except for the 1920 census, in which he is listed as Eugene Smith.

He was a bookkeeper and accountant. He had moved to Denver, Colorado, by 1877, when he married Theresa Lawler there. Per obituaries and Denver directory, they remained in Denver until about 1827, when they moved to Miami, Florida, where both remained for the rest of their lives.

Per obit, George was survived by his widow, Mrs. Teresa Smith of Miami, a son, Harold E. Smith of Denver, a daughter, Mrs. E. Fox, of Miami, and a granson, Eugene S. Huges, of Miami.1

His death certificate says he was born 19 July 1847 in Hamburg, New York, son of George E. [sic] Smith. Besides the middle initial of his father, the birth date is also incorrect. His parents didn't marry until 1849, and on 8 Aug 1850, when George A. and Sophiah Smith were enumerated in the U.S. census in Hamburg, there were no children in the household

Research Notes:

George E. Smith married Theresa Lawler in Denver, Colorado, 23 Sep 1877.2

George E. Smith, book keeper, 28, born New York, is enumerated in the 1880 census living in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado, father born in Germany, mother in Ireland. He was married to Florence Smith, 19, who was born in Ireland, parents born in Ireland. They had a 1 year old daughter, Annie Smith, born in Colorado. Also in the household was Mary Lawler, 75, born Ireland, possibly Theresa's grandmother, or relative. Florence Smith must have been Theresa - perhaps a mistake by the census taker, or an alternative name for Theresa.

In 1900, George E. Smith, book keeper, age 49, born July 1850 in New York, was living in Denver, with his wife, Theresa L. Smith, 39, born Ireland. They were married about 1878. His parents were both born in Germany. Her parents were both born in Ireland. Their niece, Mildred Culbert, 20, born Jan 1880 in Colorado, was also living in the household. She could be the Mildred Anna Culbert, who married 6 Oct 1909 in Seattle, Washington, Frank E. Groppenbacher. She was the daughter of Wm. C. and Mary Culbert.3

In 1910, George E. Smith, accountant, 59, born about 1851 in New York, mother born New York, father Germany, was living in Denver with his wife, Theresa L. Smith, 49, born Ireland, parents both born in Ireland.

In 1920, Eugene Smith, 69, and his wife, Theresa, 59, were living in Denver. Eugene was born about 1851 in New York, mother born in New York, father in Germany. No occupation listed. Theresa was born about 1861 in Ireland, parents both born in Ireland. She immigrated about 1880.

He was not found in the 1930 census.

Geo E. Smith, bkkpr r 1325 Delaware in the 1921 Denver City Directory, image 870 of 998.

Geo E. Smith (Theresa L), h 1325 Delaware in 1925 Denver City Directory, image 1050 of 1218.

Geo. E. Smith (Theresa L), h 1325 Delaware in 1927 Denver Directory, image 1024 of 1183.

Geo E. Smith not found in 1928 Denver Directory (image 1062 of 1222). Nor was Theresa L. Smith.

Geo E. Smith not found in 1929 Denver directory (image 1089 of 1258). Nor was Theresa found (image 1093).

George Eugene Smith died 13 Nov 1930 in Miama, married to Theresa L. Smith. Per death certificate, he was born 19 July 1847 in Hamburg, New York. He had been a resident of Miami for three years before his death.4 So George did not die in Colorado. He and Theresa moved to Miami circa 1927 or 1928, when they both dissappeared from the Denver City directory.

His death notice, which does not identify his parents, was published in the 14 Nov 1930 edition of The Miami News. He was survived by his widow, Mrs. Teresa Smith of Miama, a son, Harold E. Smith of Denver; a daughter, Mrs. E. Fox, of Miami, and a grandson, Eugene S. Hughes, Miami.1

In 1940, Theresa Smith, 80, widowed, born Colorado, lived in Miami, Florida, with Eugenia H. Fox, 60, daughter, born Colorado. Eugenia may also have gone by the name Annie. She may be the Annie E. Hughes, born June 1879 in Colorado, living in Denver with her husband, Amos B. Hughes. The two later got a divorce, and Eugenia Hughes married 26 July 1920 Herman C. Fox in Denver.5

A Theresa L. Smith, who came from Denver to Miami, Florida, circa 1929, died 29 Jan 1952 in Miami, after a long illness. She was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eugenia H. Fox; a son, Harold E. Smith; and a grandson, Eugene S. Hughes, all of Miami.6

Regarding Harold E. Smith:

Harold E. Smith married Nettie E. Needham, 8 Oct 1911, in Denver.7

Harold Edward Smith, b. 12 Dec 1880 in Denver, Colorado, resided at 1325 Delaware Ave on 12 Sep 1918, when he registered for World War I draft. This is the same address his that George E. and Theresa Smith lived at in the 1920's. His wife was Nettie E. Smith.8

In 1920, Harold E. Smith, 40, born Colorado, manager, DC and H, was living in North Platte Ward 3, Lincoln, Nebraska, with Nettie E. Smith, 42, Mary Jane Smith, 20, a RIchard J Burros. His father was born in New York, mother in Ireland.

In 1930, he was living in Denver, 49, born Colorado, age 17 at first marriage (i.e. he married about 1898). His wife was Nettie E. Smith, 54, and daughter Marijane Smith, 30.

In 1940, Harold E. Smith was 58, born Colorado, living in Warren, Marion County, Indiana, inferred residence in 1935 was Miami, Florida. His wife was Nettie E. Smith, 64, daughter Maryane Smith, 40.

In 1950, Harold E. Smith was 68, born Colorado, widowed, living in Dade County, Florida, with Mary Jane Smith, 50, born Indiana.

Sources:

  1. The Miami News (Miami, Florida), 14 Nov 1930, p. 2, col. 3; Newspapers.com, accessed 11 November 2023.
  2. "Colorado, U.S., County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/378332:61366 : accessed 10 Nov 2023).
  3. "Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3482631:2378 : accessed 10 Nov 2023).
  4. "Florida Deaths, 1877-1939", FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FPHW-PD9 : accessed 10 November 2023), George Eugene Smith death (1930); FHL 2135354.
  5. "Colorado, U.S., County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/900131754:61366 : accessed 10 Nov 2023).
  6. "Mrs. Theresa L. Smith," obit, The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida), 31 Jan 1952, p. 56; Newspapers.com, accessed 10 November 2023.
  7. "Colorado Statewide Marriage Index, 1853-2006," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KNQG-F7W : accessed 11 November 2023), Harold E Smith and Nettie E Needham, 08 Oct 1911, Denver, Colorado; citing no. 52819, State Archives, Denver; FHL microfilm 1,690,135.
  8. "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6482/images/005241958_01725 : accessed 11 Nov 2023), Harold Edward Smith.
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Lewis E. Smith

Birth: Jan 1852

Father: George A. Schmitt
Mother: Sophronia Wheelock

Spouse: Bertha White
Marriage: about 1876

Notes:

Per probate records of his father, on 28 Apr 1883, he was 30, residing in Hamburg, Erie County, New York.1 In the probate records of his uncle, Harmon Wheelock, dated 5 Feb 1892, he was referred to as Lewis Schmitt, 40, of Denver, Colorado.2

In 1880 Lewis E. Smith was living in Hamburg, age 28, born New York, merchant tailor, with his wife Bertha Smith, 22, born New York, and son George E. Smith, 3, born New York.

Circa 1889 they moved to Denver, Colorado, where he was employed as a tailor.3

His wife died 7 May 1892 in Denver, per her obit. At the time, they had four children: George, Lewis, Helen, and Tessie (or Jessie). The latter two went back to Hamburg to live with their grandfather, Hoel White.4

In 1900, Louis E Smith, 48, born Jan 1852, tailor, widowed, mother born New York, father Germany, was living at 929 16th Street, in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with his son, Louis H. Smith, 15, born Jun 1884 New York.

In 1901, Louis E Smith, tailor, was living at 929 17th St in Denver, per city directory. Not found in 1902 Denver city directory, or thereafter.

Research Notes for Lewis E. Smith:

In 1880 Lewis E. Smith was living in Hamburg, age 28, born New York, merchant tailor, with his wife Bertha Smith, 22, born New York, and son George E. Smith, 3, born New York.

Per obit, Bertha White, wife of L. E. Smith, died in Denver, Colorado, 7 May 1892, aged 36 years, leving behind a husband, sons Georgie and Lewis, daughers Helen and Tessie, her father Hoel White and brothers, Benton, Zoeth, and Demetrius White. She was born in Hamburg and had resided here until about three years before her death. Her mother was a sister of "Aunt" Amanda Wheelock.5

The Buffalo Weekly Express on 2 June 1892 announced the return of Hoel White to his home in Hamburg from Denver where he was called by the death of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Smith. His granddaughters, Helen and Jessie came with him, and will make there home at Hoel White's.6

In 1850, Hoel White, 33, born Vermont, was living in Hamburg with Sylvia J. White, 25, born Canada, with Thom H. White, 6, Lewis White, 3, and Rebecca White, 65.

H. White was living in Hamburg in 1855, his wife was H. White, age 29, born Erie County. T B White, 10, L(?) A White, 8, and M. D. White, 4, was also in the household, along with R White, 69, mother, and H. White, 17, nephew.

Hoel White was living in Hamburg in 1860. Bertha was enumerated in the household, age 2. Hepzibah White was Hoel's wife, age 35, probably Bertha's mother - although FamilySearch says is was Sylvia Pierce (his previous wife).7 Also in the household: Thomas, Zoth, Demetrius, Alice, all children of Hoel's, and Rebecca White, 75, possibly his mother.

In 1865, Hoel White, 47, was living in Hamburg with Laura White, age 46. Also in the household was Zoheth White, 18, Demetrius White, 14, Alice White, 8, and Bertha White, 6, all children of Hoel, all born in Erie County.

After Hepzibah, Hoel married two women name Laura (per Find A Grave). One of them died 10 Oct 1874 at Hamburg, Laura A. White, aged 55.8 Another, who was affectionately called "Grandma White", died 25 Apr 1923 in Buffalo, where she had been living for 10 years. Her grand-daughter was Mrs. Helen Hipple of Buffalo.9

Hoel died 10 Apr 1899 in Hamburg. He was survived by his wife and two sons.10

In 1900, Louis E Smith, 48, born Jan 1852, tailor, widowed, mother born New York, father Germany, was living at 929 16th Street, in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with his son, Louis H. Smith, 15, born Jun 1884 New York.

In 1901, Louis E Smith, tailor, was living at 929 17th St in Denver, per city directory (image 650 at Ancestry). Not found in 1902 Denver city directory.

Sources:

  1. Erie County, New York, probate records, George A. Schmitt, case 19752; FHL 961,126, image 1225 of 1524.
  2. Erie County, New York, probate records, case 24282; FHL 964,090, images 729,730 of 1341.
  3. Denver Colorado City DIrectory, 1889; also "Mrs Lewis Smith," obit, The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 13 May 1892, p. 5, col. 3; Newspapers.com, accessed 11 November 2023.
  4. "Mrs Lewis Smith," obit, The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 13 May 1892, p. 5, col. 3; Newspapers.com, accessed 11 November 2023.
  5. "Mrs Lewis Smith," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 13 May 1892, p. 5, col. 3; Newspapers.com, accessed 11 November 2023.
  6. Buffalo Weekly Express (Buffalo, New York), 2 Jun 1892, p. 7, col. 5; Newspapers.com, accessed 12 November 2023.
  7. Hoel White family group sheet, various authors, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L5YL-M5N : accessed 12 Nov 2023.
  8. "Died," The Buffalo Commercial (Buffalo, New York), 15 Oct 1874, p. 2, col. 7; Newspapers.com, accessed 12 November 2023.
  9. "Obituary, Mrs. Hoel White," The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York), 3 May 1923, p. 4, col. 5; Newspapers.com, accessed 12 November 2023.
  10. "Death of Hoel White," The Buffalo Times (Buffalo, New York), 11 Apr 1899, p. 7, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 12 November 2023.
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Sarah H. Sowle

Birth: May 1856, NY

Death: 29 May 1915

Burial: Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie Co, NY

Father: Oscar Henry Sowle
Mother: Maria Kimble

Spouse: Albert Dwight Colvin
Marriage: 4 Nov 1881

Notes:

Per obit, she was the daughter of Oscar H. Sowle.

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Julia Taylor

Birth: about 1820, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY

Death: 19 Jun 1891, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI

Spouse: Russell Howe
Marriage:

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Ira Wallace

Birth: about 1801, Canada

Death: 1 Dec 1866

Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Calhoun Co, MI

Spouse: Louisa Howe
Marriage: 17 Apr 1826, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY

Notes:

Ira was possibly the brother of Henry Wallace, who died in Albion 7 Aug 1878, son of Ira Wallace.1

Sources:

  1. "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897," database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3N8-3YJ : accessed 10 Apr 2023.
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