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Benjamin Franklin Smith, (Speculation)

Male Abt 1828 - 1875  (~ 47 years)


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  • Name Benjamin Franklin Smith 
    Suffix (Speculation) 
    Born Abt 1828  Russell County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    B.F. Smith place of birth in his Marriage Record    		 B.F. Smith place of birth in his Marriage Record
    B.F. Smith's place of birth highlighted in his marriage to Levisa Cope, the widow of William Spurlock. The place of birth is Russell County, Virginia. Other records showing Wise County, Virginia are wrong by technicality since Wise County, Virginia was not created until 1856 from Lee, Scott and Russell Counties, Virginia.
    Gender Male 
    Residence 17 Jul 1860  Breathitt County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    BF Smith and extended family as enumerated on the 1860 Census in Breathitt County, Kentucky.    		 BF Smith and extended family as enumerated on the 1860 Census in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
    Buried Sep 1875  Roark Cemetery, Guage, Breathitt County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 7 Sep 1875  Breathitt County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    The 1875 Death Record of BF Smith in Breathitt County, Kentucky.    		 The 1875 Death Record of BF Smith in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
    Note that the place of birth shown in this document is technically incorrect because Wise County, Virginia was not formed until 1856 (long after the birth date). Refer to his 1855 marriage record for a more accurate or likely place of birth.
    Miscellaneous 20 Mar 1876  Breathitt County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Administrator's Bond Issued to RR Smith for the Estate of BF Smith. 
    One RR Smith is appointed the Administrator for the estate of BF Smith    		 One RR Smith is appointed the Administrator for the estate of BF Smith
    Person ID I3770  Schimka Family Tree
    Last Modified 5 Mar 2012 

    Father Thomas Smith, (Speculation),   b. Abt 1800, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1870  (Age ~ 70 years) 
    Mother Anna,   b. Abt 1802, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aft 1870  (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Married Abt 1833 
    Documents
    The 1875 Death Record of BF Smith in Breathitt County, Kentucky.    		The 1875 Death Record of BF Smith in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
    Note that the place of birth shown in this document is technically incorrect because Wise County, Virginia was not formed until 1856 (long after the birth date). Refer to his 1855 marriage record for a more accurate or likely place of birth.
    Family ID F431  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Levisa Cope,   b. Abt 1810, Montgomery County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 9 Dec 1855  Breathitt County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    BF Smith and Levisa Cope-Spurlock 1855 Marriage, Breathitt County, Kentucky.    		 BF Smith and Levisa Cope-Spurlock 1855 Marriage, Breathitt County, Kentucky.
    I believe the "D F" on this record to be incorrect. While it clearly says "D" on the document, I believe that it should have been a "B" and was simply written incorrectly. The 1860 Census enumeration should make this clear.
    Last Modified 5 Mar 2012 
    Family ID F1295  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt 1828 - Russell County, Virginia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Dec 1855 - Breathitt County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 17 Jul 1860 - Breathitt County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Sep 1875 - Roark Cemetery, Guage, Breathitt County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 7 Sep 1875 - Breathitt County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMiscellaneous - Administrator's Bond Issued to RR Smith for the Estate of BF Smith. - 20 Mar 1876 - Breathitt County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S743] Kentucky Marriage Records 1852 - 1914, Clerks of Kentucky Counties.

    2. [S1053] 1860 U.S. Census, Department of Commerce and Labor - Bureau of the Census.

    3. [S1133] Breathitt Administrator bonds, 1873-1899, Vol. 1, Page 39.

    4. [S743] Kentucky Marriage Records 1852 - 1914, Clerks of Kentucky Counties.
      Name: D F Smith
      Age: 27
      Est. Birth Year: abt 1828
      Residence: Breathitt
      Spouse Name: Levisa Spurlock
      Spouse Age: 45
      Est. Spouse Birth Year: abt 1810
      Spouse Birth Location: Montgomery
      Spouse Residence: Breathitt
      Marriage Date: 9 Dec 1855
      Marriage Location: Breathitt
      County of Record: Breathitt
      (DJS) I believe the "D F" Smith is actually "B F" Smith. The record clearly shows a "D", not a "B" but, I think the 1870 Census clarifies who this record was for. Use your own judgement, please let me know if you find otherwise.