Ellen Louise Smith1,2,3,4

F, #10689, b. 5 December 1929, d. 1 May 1998
Pedigree
Father*Arthur James Smith5,6 b. 8 Dec 1903, d. 15 Sep 1967
Mother*Lillian Jensine Jacobsen5,6 b. 15 Sep 1903, d. 30 Jul 1967
Relationship3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited20 Oct 2020
     She was born on 5 December 1929 at Winnebago, Seward Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.5,4,6
     Ellen Louise Smith died on 1 May 1998 at Winnebago, Seward Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, at age 68 at home.5
     Ellen Louise Smith was buried at Middle Creek Cemetery, Winnebago Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.7
     Ellen Louise Smith was described as Nurse.2
     Ellen appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Seward Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois in the household of her parents, A. and Lillian Smith.6 She was graduated in 1947 at Winnebago High School, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.8

Citations

  1. [S107] Michael Peacock, online www.genealogy.com, Michael Peacock (Battle, EA, England), downloaded 13 Dec 2000, Date of Import: 13 Dec 2000
    Ellen Smith.
  2. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, compiler, We Remember, People of Our Past, Vol XII, SI-thru-SQ (415 W. Cunninghan, Winnebago, IL 61088: Order from: John D. Rowley, WHW, 2002), P. 122. Hereinafter cited as We Remember, People of Our Past.
  3. [S6597] Winnebago County, Illinois Marriages 1836-1962, online Winnebago County Marriages, Ambrose Anthony Kopp & Ellen Louise Smith; 12 Dec 1952. Hereinafter cited as Winnebago County Marriages.
  4. [S10894] Winnebago County, Illinois, Births, 1857-1937 (Publisher: Winnebago County Clerk Genealogy Records), Ancestry.com, Winnebago County, Illinois, Births, 1857-1937; "This official index does not provide links to images"; cited as "Winnebago County, Illinois, Births., Ellen Louise Smith, 05 Dec 1929.
  5. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 122 & 135 - Ellen L Kopp, 69.
  6. [S10895] A J Smith household, 11 April 1940 U.S. Federal Census, unknown repository address, Sewad, Winnebago, Illinois; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 101-92; Family: 186, unknown repository Roll: T627-915;.
  7. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 135 - Ellen L Kopp, 69.
  8. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 122 & 135 - Ellen Smith.

Edith Johnson1,2

F, #10693, b. 1888, d. 19 November 1941
Pedigree
Father*Oscar Johnson1,3
Last Edited2 Nov 2020
     She was born in 1888 at Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.1,3 Edith married Homer Edward Smith, at the home of her parents, on 9 February 1916 at Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.4
     Edith Johnson died on 19 November 1941 at St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.5
     
     Edith Johnson was buried on 21 November 1941 at Middle Creek Cemetery, Winnebago Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.6
     The following obituary appeared in a clipping in one volume of the series We Remember, (2002), originally published circa 20 November 1941 :
Mrs. Homer Smith Dies After Six Week Illness
Mrs. Edith Johnson Smith, 53, wife of Homer Smith of Winnebago, Ill. died at 6 o'clock this morning at St. Anthony hospital following a six-week illness. Born in Winnebago county, Mrs. Smith lived in this area all her life.

She attended Winnebago and Rockford schools and Northern Illinois State Teachers college at DeKalb. She taught in Winnebago and Ogle count schools prior to her marriage on Feb. 9, 1915 (sic). Last February Mr. and Mrs. Smith celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at their home. Mrs. Smith was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Winnebago.

A lifelong member of Middle Creek Presbyterian church, she was active in the Missionary society and in other church work.

Besides the husband, survivors are two children, Josephine and Harold, at home; three sisters, Eva and Mabel of Winnebago and Mrs. Ruth Hanson of Rockford, and four brothers, Werner, Fred and Herbert of Winnebago and Harold of Rockford.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. Friday at the residence and 2 p.m. at the Middle Creek church. Dr. H. P. Armstong, retired pastor of the church will return from Minneapolis, to officiate. Burial will be in Middle Creek cemetery.3


     In the obituary of Homer E. Smith who died 11 January 1972, his wife, the former Edith Johnson, was listed as predeceased.7
     In the obituary of Josephine E. Baker who died 3 October 2010, his wife, the former Edith Johnson, was listed as predeceased.8

Family

Homer Edward Smith b. 11 Feb 1891, d. 11 Jan 1972
Marriage*Edith married Homer Edward Smith, at the home of her parents, on 9 February 1916 at Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S107] Michael Peacock, online www.genealogy.com, Michael Peacock (Battle, EA, England), downloaded 13 Dec 2000.
  2. [S809] Michael Peacock - The Smiths and McNairs of Campbeltown, Argyllshire, online Hollinghurst Family Tree, James Smith Generation Report -- July 14, 2001. Hereinafter cited as Michael Peacock FTM Home Page.
  3. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, compiler, We Remember, People of Our Past, Vol XII, SI-thru-SQ (415 W. Cunninghan, Winnebago, IL 61088: Order from: John D. Rowley, WHW, 2002), P. 121. Hereinafter cited as We Remember, People of Our Past.
  4. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 121 & 123 Homer E Smith.
  5. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 121 - Mrs. Homer Smith Dies After Six Week Illness.
  6. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, Burial will be in Middle Creek cemetery.; P. 123.
  7. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, Homer E Smith, 80....died...Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1972.; P. 121 & 123 Homer E Smith.
  8. [S10950] Jospehine Baker, Rockford Register Star, Rockford, Illinois, 04 Oct 2010 viewed at www.legacy.com, Obituary: Jospehine Baker. Hereinafter cited as Rockford Register Star.
  9. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 121 & P. 124 - Obituaries - Harold Smith.

Charles William Hudson1

M, #10695, b. circa March 1931, d. 10 April 1975
Pedigree
Father*William Henry Athol Hudson1,2 b. 29 Apr 1892, d. 19 Nov 1966
Mother*Victoria May Vamplew1,2 b. 24 May 1894, d. 24 May 1979
Relationship3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited29 Sep 2024
     He was born circa March 1931 at Ontario, Canada, since he was 4 months old in the 1931 census.3 Alternatively, he may have been born in 1930 according to his grave marker.4
     Charles William Hudson died on 10 April 1975, in a house fire (see obituary below for more details), at Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.2,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Charles Hudson.
Survived by one parent, Mrs. William H. Hudson. Survivor(s): Gladys Allen, Don Hudson and Les Hudson. Predeceased by one parent, William H. Hudson.5

     Charles William Hudson was buried on 12 April 1975 at Stayner Union Cemetery, Stayner, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.6,4
     Chas. W. Hudson appeared in the 1931 Canadian Census of Collingwood, Simcoe County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Victoria M. Hudson.3
     In the obituary of William H. A. Hudson who died 19 November 1966, his son, Charles Hudson, of Elliot Lake, was listed as a survivor.7
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Sun Times published in Owen Sound, Ontario, 11 April 1975.5

Citations

  1. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Feb 13, 2001 (unknown compiler address). Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Charles William Hudson born Aug 20, 1933 in Collingwood; Page 7. Hereinafter cited as "Vamplew Family Tree."
  2. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Charles William Hudson died April 10 1975 in Thornbury house fire; Page 7.
  3. [S14925] Wm H. Hudson household, 01 Jun 1931 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Collingwood (town), Sincoe North, Ontario; Page: 4, Family: 49, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27294, Wm H Hudson, 39, Head, Victoria M Hudson, 37, Wife, Gladys V Hudson, 9, Daughter, Chas W Hudson, 4/12, Son, Geo Leslie Vamplew, 12, Adopted son, Russell Vamplew, 22, Cousin.
  4. [S3160] Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, online Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario, Stayner Union Cemetery: Charles Wm HUDSON. Hereinafter cited as Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project - Ontario.
  5. [S14927] Collingwood man dies in fire in Thornbury home, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, 11 Apr 1975, Page 3, column 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Charles Hudson. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.
  6. [S99] Gladys nee Hudson Allen, "Vamplew Family Tree", Gladys sent this to me with a cover letter dated Feb 13, 2001. 22 page Document, Charles William Hudson buried April 12, 1975 in Stayner Cemetery.; Page 7.
  7. [S14926] William H. Hudson Dies in Collingwood, The Sun Times, Owen Sound, Ontario, 23 Nov 1966, Page 3, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William H A Hudson. Hereinafter cited as Sun Times.

Robert B. Baker1,2,3

M, #10696, b. 9 May 1920, d. 20 November 2001
Pedigree
Father*Samuel B. Baker4
Mother*Nellie Stotler4
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born on 9 May 1920 at Seward Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.3 Robert married Josephine E. Smith on 29 December 1945 at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.5,6,7,8
     Robert B. Baker died on 20 November 2001 at Highview Retirement Home, Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, at age 81.3
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Bud Baker.
Survivor(s): Josephine Smith. Predeceased: Samuel Baker and Nellie Stotler.3

     Robert B. Baker was buried on 24 November 2001 at Middle Creek Cemetery, Winnebago Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.3,9
     Robert B. Baker was described as Farmer.3
     He was commonly known as Bud.3 He was graduated in 1938 at Byron High School, Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, USA.3
     In the obituary of Homer E. Smith who died 11 January 1972, his son-in-law, Robert Baker, was listed as a survivor.10
     In the obituary of Josephine E. Baker who died 3 October 2010, her husband, Robert B. Baker, was listed as predeceased.8

Family

Josephine E. Smith b. 8 Apr 1918, d. 3 Oct 2010
Marriage*Robert married Josephine E. Smith on 29 December 1945 at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.5,6,7,8 

Citations

  1. [S107] Michael Peacock, online www.genealogy.com, Michael Peacock (Battle, EA, England), downloaded 13 Dec 2000.
  2. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, compiler, We Remember, People of Our Past, Vol XII, SI-thru-SQ (415 W. Cunninghan, Winnebago, IL 61088: Order from: John D. Rowley, WHW, 2002), P. 121. Hereinafter cited as We Remember, People of Our Past.
  3. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 123 - Robert 'Bud' Baker, 81, Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
  4. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 123.
  5. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 121 & 123 - Robert 'Bud' Baker, 81, Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
  6. [S4106] Tributes - Illinois Obituaries, online Tributes - Illinois Obituaries, Josephine E. Baker
    April 8, 1918 - October 3, 2010
    Rockford, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as Tributes - Illinois Obituaries.
  7. [S6597] Winnebago County, Illinois Marriages 1836-1962, online Winnebago County Marriages, Robert B Baker & Josephine Smith; 9 Dec 1945. Hereinafter cited as Winnebago County Marriages.
  8. [S10950] Jospehine Baker, Rockford Register Star, Rockford, Illinois, 04 Oct 2010 viewed at www.legacy.com, Obituary: Jospehine Baker. Hereinafter cited as Rockford Register Star.
  9. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Robert B “Bud” Baker
    Grave marker transcription:
    BAKER
    Josephine E.     Apr. 8, 1918 - Oct. 3, 2010
    Married Dec. 20, 1945
    Robert B.     May 9, 1920 - Nov. 20, 2001.
  10. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, Homer E Smith, 80....died...Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1972.; P. 121 & 123 Homer E Smith.

Harold James Smith1,2,3

M, #10698, b. 8 January 1924, d. 9 March 1977
Pedigree
Father*Homer Edward Smith1,2,3 b. 11 Feb 1891, d. 11 Jan 1972
Mother*Edith Johnson1,2,3 b. 1888, d. 19 Nov 1941
Relationship3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited2 Nov 2020
     He was born on 8 January 1924 at Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, on the family farm.1,2,3
     Harold James Smith died on 9 March 1977 at Winnebago, Seward Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, at age 53 at home of an apparent Heart Attack.1,2,4
     Harold James Smith was buried on 11 March 1977 at Middle Creek Cemetery, Winnebago Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.5
     
Military Service

     Harold James Smith began military service in April 1942 at the age of 18 Technical Sergeant.6
     In the obituary of Edith Johnson who died 19 November 1941, her son, Harold Smith at home in Winnebago, was listed as a survivor.7 He was graduated in 1942 at Winnebago High School, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.4
     Harold James Smith was described as a farmer.5
     In the obituary of Homer E. Smith who died 11 January 1972, his son, Harold J. Smith, of Winnebago, was listed as a survivor.8
     In the obituary of Josephine E. Baker who died 3 October 2010, her brother, Harold Smith, was listed as predeceased.9

Citations

  1. [S107] Michael Peacock, online www.genealogy.com, Michael Peacock (Battle, EA, England), downloaded 13 Dec 2000.
  2. [S809] Michael Peacock - The Smiths and McNairs of Campbeltown, Argyllshire, online Hollinghurst Family Tree, James Smith Generation Report -- July 14, 2001. Hereinafter cited as Michael Peacock FTM Home Page.
  3. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, compiler, We Remember, People of Our Past, Vol XII, SI-thru-SQ (415 W. Cunninghan, Winnebago, IL 61088: Order from: John D. Rowley, WHW, 2002), P. 121 & P. 124 - Obituaries - Harold Smith. Hereinafter cited as We Remember, People of Our Past.
  4. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 121.
  5. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 124 - Obituaries - Harold Smith.
  6. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 124.
  7. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, P. 121 - Mrs. Homer Smith Dies After Six Week Illness.
  8. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, We Remember, People of Our Past, Homer E Smith, 80....died...Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1972.; P. 121 & 123 Homer E Smith.
  9. [S10950] Jospehine Baker, Rockford Register Star, Rockford, Illinois, 04 Oct 2010 viewed at www.legacy.com, Obituary: Jospehine Baker. Hereinafter cited as Rockford Register Star.

Brian Paul Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, #10700, b. 24 May 1958, d. before November 2014
Pedigree
Adoptive father*Stuart Bridgland Smith2,6 b. 7 Jun 1925, d. 8 Nov 2014
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited12 Oct 2017
     He was born on 24 May 1958 at East St. Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.2,6
     Brian Paul Smith died before November 2014.
     He was adopted in July 1958.5
     In the obituary of Paul E. Hendrick who died 28 February 1988, his grandson, Brian Smith, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of Stuart Bridgland Smith who died 8 November 2014, his son, Brian Smith, was listed as predeceased.8

Citations

  1. [S107] Michael Peacock, online www.genealogy.com, Michael Peacock (Battle, EA, England), downloaded 13 Dec 2000.
  2. [S809] Michael Peacock - The Smiths and McNairs of Campbeltown, Argyllshire, online Hollinghurst Family Tree, James Smith Genealogy Report -- July 14, 2001. Hereinafter cited as Michael Peacock FTM Home Page.
  3. [S735] World Family Tree Download of Volume 29, tree 0686 , Brøderbund Software - World Family Tree CDs (caution - an unreliable data source), www.genealogy.com; "This database is of questionable value. If not other sources are given for an event or relationship, consider it unreliable and subject to further research for verification"; cited as "Volume 29, tree 0686.
  4. [S288] Letter from Harold Bridgeland (Rockford, Illinois) to Rick Moffat, various; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), BRIAN P SMITH Born May 24, 1958; Chart 4.
  5. [S289] Winnebago History Writers, compiler, We Remember, People of Our Past, Vol XII, SI-thru-SQ (415 W. Cunninghan, Winnebago, IL 61088: Order from: John D. Rowley, WHW, 2002), P. 121. Hereinafter cited as We Remember, People of Our Past.
  6. [S288] Letter, Harold Bridgeland to Rick Moffat, various, Chart 4.
  7. [S11354] Death Notices: Hendrick, Paul E., The Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin, 01 Mar 1988, Page 22, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Paul E. Hendrick, 1900-1988 (Aged 87). Hereinafter cited as Capital Times.
  8. [S5580] Obituary - Stuart B. Smith, 89 Loves Park, Rockford Register Star, Rockford, Illinois, Nov 12, 2014, viewed on-line viewed at www.legacy.com, Link to Stuart B. Smith obituary. Hereinafter cited as Rockford Register Star.