Person:Rufus Smith (1)

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Rufus Smith
b.23 Jul 1792 Wilmington, Windham, Vermont, United States
d.Bef 6 Mar 1827 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  • F.  Medad Smith (add)
  • M.  Hannah Chandler (add)
m. 23 Oct 1781
  1. Rufus Smith1792 - Bef 1827
Spouse and Children
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m. 14 Aug 1815
  1. Rufus Smith1816 - 1859
  2. Charlotte Louisa Smith1825 - 1826
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Facts and Events
Name[1][3] Rufus Smith
Gender Male
Birth[4] 23 Jul 1792 Wilmington, Windham, Vermont, United States
Marriage 14 Aug 1815 Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United Statesto Charlotte Wheeler
Death[2][3] Bef 6 Mar 1827 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
References
  1. ↑ Wheeler, Albert Gallatin. The Genealogical and Encyclopedic History of the Wheeler family in America. (American College of Genealogy , 1914)
    39.

    Charlotte Wheeler, d/o David Wheeler and Rebecca Hoar, m. Rufus Smith.

  2. ↑ Massachusetts. Probate Court (Essex County). Probate records 1638-1691. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971)
    File 25733: Smith, Rufus, merchant, 1827, Mch. 6.

    6 Mar 1827: Petition of Stephen W. Marston of Newburyport "That Rufus Smith last an inhabitant of Newburyport in said County, Merchant has lately, viz. within three months died intestate, ... That your petitioner is requested by Charlotte Smith (there being no children of age) widow of said deceased..."
    6 Mar 1827: Bond of Stephen W. Marston of Newburyport as administrator of Rufus Smith late of Newburyport in said county, Merchant, deceased.
    7 Aug 1827: Inventory, including "Sundry goods & merchandise being the stock in trade of the late firm of J&R Smith as per Schedule of [particulars?] one half belonging to Estate of said Rufus Smith".
    25 Mar 1828: Petition of Charlotte Smith requesting allowances from personal estate as widow of Rufus Smith late of Newburyport, Merchant, deceased, intestate, that she has one child. Received $100 6 May 1828.
    6 ["First Tuesday"] May 1828: "heirs are Charlotte Smith the widow, and Rufus Smith the only child of said deceased", widow getting 1/3, son getting the remainder. Receipt given same day by Charlotte Smith, and Abra'm Wheelwright Guardian to Rufus Smith.

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chandler, George. The Chandler Family: The Descendants of William and Annis Chandler, who Settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, 1637. (Worcester, Mass.: Press of Charles Hamilton, 1883)
    p. 364.

    Children of Medad Smith and Hannah Chandler:
    "Justin Smith; resided at Newburyport, Mass.; a merchant in company with his brother Rufus; m. Relief Olney, of Pomfret, Conn. Four children."
    "Rufus Smith, 2d; d. at New Orleans; merchant at Newburyport with his brother Justin; m. Charlotte ---. One child."

  4. ↑ Vermont, United States. Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954: Database with images. (FamilySearch. Citing Secretary of State. State Capitol Building, Montpelier.)
    [1].

    Name of Child: Rufus Smith
    Date of Birth: 1792 July 23
    Maiden Name of Mother: Hannah
    Mother's Residence: Wilmington, Vt.
    Full Name of Father: Medad Smith
    Town: Wilmington

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