William P. SMITH

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William Paul “Long-Nosed” Smith Birth 24 Nov 1807 Lincoln, Penobscot County, Maine, USA Death 7 Apr 1882 (aged 74) Peoria County, Illinois, USA Burial Princeville Township Cemetery Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Show Map Plot Div A, Row 19 William Paul Smith was born November 24, 1807, in Maine, the son of Benjamin Smith and Susannah (Greenleaf) Smith. In 1913, Edwin C. Silliman wrote the following about William P. Smith; "William Paul Smith was born Nov. 24, 1807, in Maine. and was seven years old when his family moved to Ohio, and 23 when they moved to Illinois. On Jan. 1, 1835, he was married to Fanny Silliman, a daughter of Rev. Gershom Silliman who had settled in 1828 in what is now Medina Township, Peoria County. After his marriage they settled on a farm two miles north of Prince's Grove, where they raised a family of seven children. After these were grown he moved to Princeville. leaving the farm in charge of a son-in-law William Andrews, who married his eldest daughter, Mary. Andrews moved to Kansas after the war, where he died leaving a large family. The oldest son of William P. Smith, Cyrus S., enlisted in Co. D., 11th Illinois Cavalry on Sept. 24, 1861. He was taken sick with measles in Camp at Peoria, and died in Princeville, Feb. 18, 1862. He was unmarried. The only son left them, Isaac L., enlisted in Co. K., 86th Illinois Infantry on Aug. 7, 1862, and was killed in a skirmish at Buzzards Roost, Ga., Feb. 26, 1864. The regiment was driven back by the enemy, and when the ground was recovered, his body could not be found, so lies among those heroes marked "Unknown" in the National Cemetery at Chattanooga. Tenn. He had a premonition that he would be killed that day. Capt. French told the writer that if he had known of it, in view of the Spiritualistic belief of the family, he would not have let him go into that battle. He left a wife, who is now dead, and one daughter. Susannah Smith married Philander Reed, who was also a member of Co. K., 86th Illinois Infantry, and who died in the hospital at Chattanooga, Tenn., Jan. 4, 1864. The widow Susannah later married Chester Harrington. Her sister Sarah married John Harrington, (now deceased), who was a member of Co. C., 86th Illinois Infantry. The two youngest daughters, Emily and Lydia and the Harrington 's all live in California. William P. Smith for many years followed the business of hunting up estray horses and cattle. As the country was not thickly settled until after 1850, stock often strayed a long distance, and it was difficult to trace them. He had a system of correspondence that made him very successful in that vocation, and also gave him an acquaintance that few men had in a circle of fifty miles around Princeville. He with S. S. Slane and others organized the Thief Detective and Mutual Aid Association of Princeville in August, 1863. He was its first Captain and served several years; later was its Treasurer and was always an active member,- one of the foremost. This Association is in existence today and has done some very efficient work in catching horse thieves especially. Aunt Fanny Smith never recovered her sunny disposition after the loss of her children in the war, and the mention of those terrible days always brought tears of sorrow to her. She was known far and near as a great nurse, and for all the years of her life gave her service cheerfully where it was needed; many of the older settlers of Princeville can testify to her kindly ministration in times of sickness. The family were strong believers in Spiritualism in the last years of their lives. Some of the tests of "Aunt Fanny's'' powers could hardly be believed but at this later day are explained by "mental telepathy," at that time wholly unknown. The Smith home was always open to all who came, and all were sure of a hearty welcome and a share of what they had, with rest for the weary. William P. Smith died March 29, 1882, and Fanny Smith in April 2, 1886, at Princeville. A tribute to her memory at the time of her death by Mrs. Elizabeth Seery, was a worthy memorial to the life and character of a wonderful woman, the last part of which we reproduce: "Did the foul tongue of slander ever penetrate her humble home, she with a hush upon her lips, would hold aloft her standard of charity and love. The vilest sinner was persuaded to take the path of rectitude, the weak were nurtured and cherished back to strength again. Thus in works of charity and love, she proved her christian character and won a crown of eternal life, passing away like a sunbeam, bright, cheerful, beautiful in death. No cloud can obscure such a life, for its good results have raised a monument in the hearts of hundreds who knew her inner life. Like a zephyr from the spirit land there flashes a voice, 'Faithful worker, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.'" The children born to William P. Smith and Fanny (Silliman) Smith include; 1. Cyrus S. Smith, born c. November 9, 1835 in Peoria County, Illinois. Cyrus' middle name may very well have been Silliman. Cyrus S. Smith enlisted is what was to become Co. D of the 11th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. He died conracted measles while in camp in Peoria, Illinois and died on February 11, 1862 at the age of 26 y, 3 m & 2 days in Peoria County, Illinois. His mortal remains were returned to Princeville, Illinois, where they were laid to rest in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 23859427. 2. Isaac L. Smith, born August 6, 1837/38 in Peoria County, Illinois. Issac L. Smith enlisted in what was to become Co. K of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was Killed in Action, being shot through the heart, on February 25, 1864 in Henry County, Georgia, during a skirmish at Buzzard Roost Gap, Georgia. During the fighting the ground where he fell was lost to the Confederates and when the ground was finally retaken, Private Issac L. Smith's body could not be located. His body may very well lie, buried as an UNKNOWN, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. There is a cenetaph for him, placed by the family, in the Princeville Township Cemetery near his older brother's grave. 3. Mary Smith, born September 19, 1839 in Illinois. Mary was married to William Henry Andrus/Andrews on April 1, 1860 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. William Henry Andrews on December 14, 1833 in Connecticut, either the son of Isaac Andrus and Sarah (Holmes) Andrus or the son of Pliny Andrus and Mary (Brinton) Andrus. William H. Andrews may have served in Co. A of the 31st Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. The children born to William H. Andrus and Mary (Smith) Andrus include; A. Nellie J. Andrus, born c. 1864/65 in Illinois. B. Bertha Bell Andrus, born December 7, 1868 in or near Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Bertha was married to Joseph Peterka on May 15, 1901 in Ellsworth County, Kansas. Joseph was born on October 24, 1868 in Horni Sloupnice, Litomysl, Bohemia, the son of Vaclav "James" Peterka and Katherina (Vana) Peterka. The children born to Bertha and Joseph include; a. Lillie Petirka, born c. 1903/04 in Kansas. b. James A Petirka, born c. 1906/07 in Kansas. Bertha Bell (Andrus) Peterka on September 2, 1948 in Ellsworth County, Kansas. Joseph Peterka died on December 26, 1950 in Wilson, Ellsworth, Kansas. Their mortal remains were laid in the Wilson Cemetery, Ellsworth County, Kansas. See her C. Fannie E. or F. Andrus, born August __, 1872 in Illinois. At the time of the 1880 census, Mary and her family are found farming in Princeville Township in Peoria County, Illinois; William H Andrus Self M 46 Connecticut Mary Andrus Wife F 40 Illinois Nellie J Andrus Daughter F 15 Illinois Bertha B Andrus Daughter F 11 Illinois Fannie F Andrus Daughter F 7 Illinois Thomas E Andrus Other M 23 Illinois (Note: Thomas Andrus is almost certainly the son of Garrett Andrus, either William's brother or cousin.) William H. Andrus died on ____________ __, 1894. At the time of the 1900 census, Mary is found, widowed, living in Highland & Pleasant Townships, Sylvan Grove city, Lincoln County, Kansas; Mary Andrews Head F Sep 1839 61 Illinois Bertha B Andrews Daughter F Dec 1868 32 Illinois Fannie E Andrews Daughter F Aug 1872 28 Illinois Wm Daneker Boarder M 19 Kansas At the time of the 1910 census, Mary is found, widowed and living with her daughter in Highland, Lincoln County, Kansas; Joseph Petirka Head M 41 Aust Bohemian Bertha Petirka Wife F 41 Illinois Lillie Petirka Daughter F 6 Kansas James A Petirka Son M 3 Kansas Mary Andrus Mother-in-law F 70 Illinois William Daneker Boarder M 28 Kansas Mary (Smith) Andrus died on July 12, 1919. Their mortal remains were laid in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 92476879. 4. Susannah Smith, born January __, 1843 in Illinois. Susannah is found with the family in Peoria County, Illinois in the 1850 and 1860 census records. Susannah Smith was married to Philander C. Reed on September 4, 1862 in Peoria County, Illinois, who served in Co. K. of the 86th Illinois Infantry. Philander died in the hospital at Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 4, 1864 while in the service of his country. After the war was over, Susanah (Smith) Reed was married to Chester S. Harrington/Herrington on March 13, 1867 in Peoria County. Chester was born on May __, 1837/38 in New York State the son of ____________ Harrington and ____________ (__________) Harrington. Chester is believed to be the Chester S. Harrington, who served in Co. A of the 124th Illinois. This Chester was residing in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois at the time he enlisted, was 24 at the time he enlisted on August 9, 1862, which would place his year of birth c. 1838 and was born in Dayton, New York. Chester served until August 15, 1865, when he was mustered out of the service at Camp Douglas, Illinois. At least five children were born to Chester and Susanah. They are; A. William A. Herrington; born December __, 1867 in Illinois. B. Fannie Herrington; born c. 1870 in Illinois C. Charles F. Herrington, born c. 1873 in Missouri. Charles was married to Grace ___________. At the time of the 1910 census, Charles and his family are found in Lucerne, Kings County, California; Charles F Harrington Head M 38 Missouri Grace Harrington Wife F 32 Illinois Harold Harrington Son M 9 Illinois Clarence Harrington Son M 5 Illinois Helen Harrington Daughter F 4 California Elbert Harrington Son M 2 California Chester Harrington Father M 72 New York D. Ida E. Herrington; born August __, 1875/76 in Illinois E. Earnest Chester Harrington, born February 21, 1878 in or near Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Earnest died on December 14, 1880 in Princeville and his mortal remains were laid in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 23859286. Early in 1870, Chester and Susanah are believed to have moved to Missouri, where they remained for several years. At the time of the 1870 census, the Herringtons are found in Palestine Township, Cooper County, Missouri; C S Herrington M 32 New York Susanna Herrington F 27 Illinois Wm E Herrington M 2 Illinois Fannie Herrington F 0 Illinois Sarah Smith F 25 Illinois However, by 1877, they returned to Illinois and Princeville Township where several more children were born. At the time of the 1880 census, Susan and her family are found in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois; Chester Herrington Self M 41 New York Susanna Herrington Wife F 37 Illinois William A Herrington Son M 12 Illinois Fannie Herrington Daughter F 10 Illinois Charles F Herrington Son M 7 Missouri Ida E Herrington Daughter F 3 Illinois Earnest C Herrington Son M 1 Illinois At the time of the 1900 census of Illinois, Chester, Susanah, William and Ida Herrington are residing on Canton Street in the village of Princeville, Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois; Chester S Herrington Head M May 1837 63 New York Susanah Herrington Wife F Jan 1843 57 Illinois William A Herrington Son M Dec 1867 33 Illinois Ida E Herrington Daughter F August 1875 25 Illinois At the time of the 1910 census, Chester and his family are found in Lucerne, Kings County, California. Chester is listed as married, but Susan, apparently, is not here; Charles F Harrington Head M 38 Missouri Grace Harrington Wife F 32 Illinois Harold Harrington Son M 9 Illinois Clarence Harrington Son M 5 Illinois Helen Harrington Daughter F 4 California Elbert Harrington Son M 2 California Chester Harrington Father M 72 New York At the time of the 1910 census, Susan is found residing with her sister, Emily, and her son, William, in Township 3, Santa Barbara County, California; Charles Erikson Head M 55 Finland Emily P Erikson Wife F 62 Illinois Susannah Harrington Sister-in-law F 67 Illinois William A Harrington Nephew M 42 Illinois Chester S Harrington died on March 10, 1916 in Los Angeles Coounty, California, while Susanna Harrington is believed to be the Susanna Harrington who died on August 30, 1916 in Los Angeles County, California, though she is listed as only being 70. It is not known where their mortal remains were laid. 5. Sarah Eliza Smith, born February 14, 1845 in Illinois. Sarah E. Smith was married to John H. Harrington on January 1, 1872 in Peoria County, Illinois. John H. Harrington (1841 - 1893) was a member of Co. C of the 86th Illinois during the Civil War. The children born to Sarah and John include; A. Nora Lola Herrington, born October 8, 1872 in Illinois. At the time of the 1880 and 1900 census records, Nora is found with the family and then living with her widowed mother in Santa Barbara County, California. Nora was married to Thomas John Smitheram in the early 1900's. Thomas was born on November 17, 1869 in England and his parents brought the family to America c. 1886. The children born to Nora and Thomas include; a. Sara J. Smitheram, born September 21, 1903 in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California. Sara J Smitheram is believed never to have married. Sarah died on May 10, 1988 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California and her mortal remains were laid in the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 14246855. b. Iris V. Smitheram, born c. 1906/07 in California. c. Ruby L. Smitheram, born c. 1908/09 in California. At the time of the 1920 census, Nora and her family are found in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California; Thomas J Smitheram Head M 50 England Nora L Smitheram Wife F 47 Illinois Sara J Smitheram Daughter F 16 California Iris V Smitheram Daughter F 13 California Ruby L Smitheram Daughter F 11 California Jenifer H Smitheram Mother F 82 England Robert C Smitheram Nephew M 30 California Nora Lola (Harrington) Smitheram died on December 30, 1854 and her mortal remains were laid in the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. B. Effie Alice Harrington, born September 7, 1874 in or near Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. Effie died on Aug. 28, 1878 in Princeville and her mortal remains were laid in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. C. Mina T. Herrington, born March 23, 1876 in Illinois. Mina died on April 20, 1889 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. Her mortal remains were laid in the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 14247366. D. Albert Almond "Bertie" Harrington, born __________ __, 1879. Bertie died on __________ __, 1880 and his mortal remains were laid in the Princeville Township Cemetery in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. At the time of the 1880 census, the Herringtons are found in Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois, where he is a Laborer; John Herrington Self M 39 New York Sarah Herrington Wife F 35 Illinois Nora Herrington Daughter F 7 Illinois Mina Herrington Daughter F 4 Illinois Bertie Herrington Son M 1 Illinois In the 1880's, John and Sarah moved their family to California. John Harrington died there on November 28, 1893 in Santa Barbara County and his mortal remains were laid in the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 14247296. At the time of the 1900 census, Sarah and her only living child, Nora, are found in Township 3, Santa Barbara County, California. She is listed as widowed and as being the mother of 4 children, all of whom are deceased except for Nora; Sarah E Harrington Head F Feb 1845 55 Illinois Nora L Harrington Daughter F 28 Illinois In the 1910, 1920 and 1930 census records, Sarah Eliza (Smith) Harrington is found in Santa Barbara County, where she died on March 13, 1939. Her mortal remains were laid in the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 14247330. 6. Emily Smith, born c. February __, 1846/47/48 in Illinois. Emily was married to Charles Erikson c. 1898/99. At the time of the 1900 census, Emily and Charles are found in Township 3, Santa Barbara County, California; Charles Erickson Head M 46 Finland Emily P S Erickson Wife F Feb 1848 52 Illinois At the time of the 1910 census, Emily and her family are found in Township 3, Santa Barbara County, California; Charles Erikson Head M 55 Finland Emily P Erikson Wife F 62 Illinois Susannah Harrington Sister-in-law F 67 Illinois William A Harrington Nephew M 42 Illinois Emily P. (Smith) Erikson died on January 14, 1915 in Santa Barbara, Califoirnia and her mortal remains were laid in the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 13895888. 7. Lydia C. Smith, born June 4, 1850 in Peoria County, Illinois. At the time of the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records, Lydia is found residing with her parents in Peoria County, Illinois. Lydia moved to California with her parents in the 1880's and was married to John Merritt about 1890/91. At the time of the 1900 census, Lydia C. (Smith) Merritt is found in Township 3, Santa Barbara County, California. living next to her sister, Emily Erickson, and her husband; John Merritt Head M 56 England Lydia C Merritt Wife F 50 Illinois No children were born to Lydia and John. Lydia C. (Smith) Merritt died on April 11, 1933 and her mortal remains were laid in the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 90146992. 8. Phoebe R. Smith, born c. 1852/53 in Peoria County, Illinois. At the time of the 1860 and 1870 census records, Phoebe is found with the family in Peoria County, Illinois. Phoebe is believed to have been married to James Greenfield on September 26, 1877 in Peoria County, Illinois. After their marriage, William and Fanny settled on a farm two miles north of Prince's Grove, later Princeville, where they raised a family of seven children. At the time of the 1850 census, William and his family are found in Peoria county, Illinois; Wm P Smith M 42 Maine Fanny Smith F 36 New York Cyrus Smith M 14 Illinois Isaac Smith M 12 Illinois Mary Smith F 10 Illinois Susanna Smith F 7 Illinois Sarah Smith F 5 Illinois Emily Smith F 3 Illinois Robt Harrison M 30 Virginia At the time of the 1860 census, William and his family are found in Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois; William P Smith M Farmer 43 Maine Fanney Smith F 37 N Y Cyrus Smith M Farm Hand 24 Ills Susanah Smith F 17 Ills Sarah E Smith F 15 Ills Emily Smith F 12 Ills Lydia Smith F 10 Ills Phebe R Smith F 7 Ills William H Andrews M Farmer 26 Conn Mary Andrews F 20 Ills Joseph H Clifton M 12 Ills After these were grown he moved to Princeville. leaving the farm in charge of a son-in-law William Andrews, who married his eldest daughter, Mary. At the time of the 1870 census, William and his family are found living in the village of Proinceville, Peoria County, Illinois. He is listed as a retired farmer; Wm P Smith M 62 Maine Fanny Smith F 56 New York Sarah E Smith F 25 Illinois Emily P Smith F 22 Illinois Lydia Smith F 20 Illinois Phoebe Smith F 17 Illinois Minnie Smith F 9 Illinois At the time of the 1880 census, William and his family are found in Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois; William P Smith Self M 72 Maine Fanny Smith Wife F 66 New York Lydia C Smith Daughter F 29 Illinois William Paul Smith died in 1882. Posted on Find A Grave

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