Smith Family Ancestry adj by EBD

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THE SMITH FAMILY

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Steve and Emily Smith According to the 1870 Census, Steve was born in Georgia According to the 1870 Census, Emily was born in Alabama The 10 children of Steve and Emily were: Emma Mollie Fannie Nancy Lula Anna Henry Vinnie Augustus William

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Rev. Jesse and Victoria Ashford According to 1870 Census Jesse was born in South Carolina According to 1870 Census, Victoria was born in Mississippi Jesse Oct, 1849 - after 1920 Victoria 1855 - unknown

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Rev. Jesse and Victoria Ashford Children of Jesse and Victoria Ashford Edgar Bud Quarles Lou Quarles Betsey Ashford Charlie Ashford Gennette Nettie Ashford Mattie Beatrice Ashford Charity Ashford Minnie Ashford Ivy Ashford George Ashford Lellie Ashford Benjamin Ashford Jim Ashford

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William and Mattie (Ashford) Smith 1873 - 1925 1873 - 1950

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William and Mattie (Ashford) Smith Their Children: Nola Lee Smith Elmer Smith Fred Jesse Smith Lubertha Smith Roberts Estella Smith Parks Benjamin Smith Emma Louise Smith Moore George Sterling Smith William Isaiah Smith Roger Albert Smith Steve and Emily Smith Jesse and Victoria Ashford William Smith married Mattie Ashford Smith

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Nola Lee Smith Taught school Passed away 1973

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Elmer Smith Died at a young age around 1918

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Lubertha Roberts Career Licensed Practical Nurse. Worked as a private duty nurse. Called “sister” or “aunt sister” by family

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Fred Jesse Smith Owned Smith Funeral Home in Sikeston, Missouri First black councilman in Sikeston. This made national headlines.

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Estella Victoria Parks Co-Owned a beauty salon with her sister Louise. Became elementary school teacher and retired for St Louis Public Schools.

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Ben Smith Worked several jobs. Including one as a prison guard and one as a funeral assistant. Ran a taxicab business in Sikeston, MO.

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Louise Moore Owned a beauty salon for many years. Was married to a Methodist minister.

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George Sterling Smith Retired as a Printer for the Missouri Highway Patrol Owned and operated George’s Rib Station. In January, 2002 celebrated 90th birthday.

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William Isaiah Smith Owned William Smith Funeral Home. Owned and operated Smith’s Food Market Church treasurer for over 30 years

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Roger Albert Smith Was a noted pianist during his teens. Lost one arm in an auto accident so he mastered the trumpet. Formed the Roger Smith Combo