Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - William P. Smith


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features William P. Smith and two of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. William P. Smith,1 born ca. 1818 in England (parents not determined).1, 2, 3, 4 William married Elizabeth Shepherd5 (born ca. 1830 in England, the daughter of John Shepherd and Sarah Davis1, 2, 3, 4).

Children of William P. Smith and Elizabeth Shepherd:

 2i. William R. Smith, born ca. 1848 in New York.1, 2, 3
 3ii. Frank Smith, born ca. 1859 in Washington.2, 3, 4

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Page No. 356, family of William P. Smith (32, England, shoe maker); Elisa Smith (32, England); William R. Smith (2, N. York). [Elisa’s age is high by about 12 years here compared with other records).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Washington, King County, Page 276, family of W. P. Smith (42, England, farmer); Eliza Smith (30, NY); Wm Smith (12, WT [Washington Territory]); Frank Smith (1, WT).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Washington, King County, Cedar River, Page No. 31, family of Wm. P. Smith (57, England, farmer); Eliza Smith (60, NY); Wm. Smith (22, NY); F. W. Smith (10, NY). [Eliza’s age is high by 20 years here compared with other census records.]
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Washington, King County, Renton, Enumeration District 8, Page No. 12, family of Wm. P. Smith (61, England, farmer); wife Lizzie Smith (50, England); son Frank Smith (20, Wash. Ter.).
  5. Last Will and Testament, Sarah D. Shepherd, 1876, that names four children: William J. Shepherd residing in the City of Brooklyn; Elizabeth, wife of William P. Smith residing at Seattle Washington Territory; Sarah R., wife of William Bowker residing at San Francisco, California; and Annie, wife of Benjamin Harned residing at Trenton New Jersey. Copy of probate documents in possession of Karen Held.