(?) Smith

M, #3777

Family
Children

Last Edited30 Jul 2003

Citations

  1. [S59] 1900 Census;.

Cecil Smith

M, #1429, d. 15 December 1933

MARRIAGE*circa 1910 Cecil Smith married Mattie Lou Floyd, daughter of Archibald Floyd and Mary (?), circa 1910. 
Death*15 December 1933 He died on 15 December 1933. 

Family

Mattie Lou Floyd b. September 1893

Last Edited14 Apr 2006

David Smith1

M, #3957, b. 1833

Father*William G. Smith1 b. 1809
Mother*Susan (?)1 b. 1812
David Smith|b. 1833|p115.htm#i3957|William G. Smith|b. 1809|p115.htm#i3955|Susan (?)|b. 1812|p8.htm#i3956|||||||||||||

Birth*1833 David Smith was born in 1833.1 
 He was the son of William G. Smith and Susan (?).1 

Last Edited9 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. [S52] 1850 Census;.

Donia Smith

F, #2145

Father*Martin Van Buren Smith
Mother*Ella Garrert
Donia Smith||p115.htm#i2145|Martin Van Buren Smith||p115.htm#i2142|Ella Garrert||p60.htm#i2143|||||||||||||

Birth* Donia Smith was born at Dodge County, GA. 
 She was the daughter of Martin Van Buren Smith and Ella Garrert. 
MARRIAGE* She married Thomas Franklin Fennell. 
Married Name Her married name was Fennell. 

Family

Thomas Franklin Fennell
Child

Last Edited17 Aug 1994

Elizabeth Smith1

F, #2912, b. circa 1715

ChartsWilliam Basse
WILLIAM BASSE

Birth*circa 1715 Elizabeth Smith was born circa 1715 at Norfolk, VA.1 
MARRIAGE*circa 1728 She married Andrew Basse Sr., son of Richard Basse and Mary Burwell, circa 1728 at VA.1 
Married Namecirca 1728  As of circa 1728,her married name was Basse. 

Family

Andrew Basse Sr. b. 9 June 1698, d. March 1770
Children

Last Edited9 Nov 2007

Citations

  1. [S1] Bass Family, Book, 1961 State Archives of Georgia.

Elizabeth Smith1,2,3

F, #3773, b. April 1836

Father*(?) Smith
Elizabeth Smith|b. Apr 1836|p115.htm#i3773|(?) Smith||p115.htm#i3777||||||||||||||||

Birth*April 1836 Elizabeth Smith was born in April 1836 at England.2,3 
 She was the daughter of (?) Smith. 
MARRIAGE*circa 1859 She married Nathan Clemson, son of William Clemson and Jane White, circa 1859.2 
Immigration*1842 She immigrated in 1842 to England.3 
Married Namecirca 1859  As of circa 1859,her married name was Clemson.2 
CENSUS1900*1900 She appeared on the census in 1900 at Stoneham, Middlesex, MA.4 

Family

Nathan Clemson b. 12 December 1834
Children

Last Edited30 Jul 2003

Citations

  1. The 1900 census shows a William J. smith living with them and called "brother in law."
  2. [S54] 1860 Census;.
  3. [S59] 1900 Census;.
  4. [S59] 1900 Census;, Living with husband and brother in law.
  5. [S54] 1860 Census;, Census taker made a mistake and gave his last name as Coleman.
  6. [S55] 1870 Census;.

George Smith1

M, #3958, b. 1836

Father*William G. Smith1 b. 1809
Mother*Susan (?)1 b. 1812
George Smith|b. 1836|p115.htm#i3958|William G. Smith|b. 1809|p115.htm#i3955|Susan (?)|b. 1812|p8.htm#i3956|||||||||||||

Birth*1836 George Smith was born in 1836.1 
 He was the son of William G. Smith and Susan (?).1 

Last Edited9 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. [S52] 1850 Census;.

Jason Smith1

M, #3962, b. 1845

Father*William G. Smith1 b. 1809
Mother*Susan (?)1 b. 1812
Jason Smith|b. 1845|p115.htm#i3962|William G. Smith|b. 1809|p115.htm#i3955|Susan (?)|b. 1812|p8.htm#i3956|||||||||||||

Birth*1845 Jason Smith was born in 1845.1 
 He was the son of William G. Smith and Susan (?).1 

Last Edited9 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. [S52] 1850 Census;.

Laura Smith

F, #1723, b. circa 1859

Birth*circa 1859 Laura Smith was born circa 1859. 
MARRIAGE*6 June 1880 She married Jesse B. Bryant, son of Thomas Bryant and Margarette Mullis, on 6 June 1880 at Pulaski County, GA. 
Married Name6 June 1880  As of 6 June 1880,her married name was Bryant. 
Census*1880 She appeared on the census of 1880 at GA.1 

Family

Jesse B. Bryant b. circa 1854
Children

Last Edited17 Aug 1994

Citations

  1. [S212] Unknown subject unknown repository.

Lillie Mae Smith

F, #1528, b. 1914, d. 2 June 2007

ChartsZachariah Davis

Birth*1914 Lillie Mae Smith was born in 1914. 
MARRIAGE*12 October 1940 She married James Albert Floyd, son of James Edward Floyd and Annie Jane Holland, on 12 October 1940 at ., Bleckley County, GA.1 
Death*2 June 2007 She died on 2 June 2007 at Cochran, Bleckley County, GA. 
Married Name12 October 1940  As of 12 October 1940,her married name was Floyd. 
Residence*1990 She lived in 1990 at Bleckley County, GA. 

Family

James Albert Floyd b. 27 May 1912, d. 26 March 1975

Last Edited4 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. [S352] Unknown subject unknown repository.

Margaret Smith

F, #898, b. 1672, d. 1750

Birth*1672 Margaret Smith was born in 1672. 
MARRIAGE*1689 She married William Richardson Jr, son of William Richardson and Elizabeth (Ewen) Talbot, in 1689. 
Death*1750 She died in 1750. 
Married Name1689  As of 1689,her married name was Richardson. 

Family

William Richardson Jr b. 26 August 1668, d. 13 July 1744

Last Edited14 Jan 1999

Martin Van Buren Smith

M, #2142

MARRIAGE* Martin Van Buren Smith married Ella Garrert. 

Family

Ella Garrert
Children

Last Edited17 Aug 1994

Rufus Alexander Smith

M, #2804

MARRIAGE* Rufus Alexander Smith married June Caprice Vollmer, daughter of May Wimbrough. 

Family

June Caprice Vollmer b. 1921
Child

Last Edited17 Aug 1994

Rufus Alexander Smith Jr

M, #2805, b. 1943

Father*Rufus Alexander Smith
Mother*June Caprice Vollmer b. 1921
Rufus Alexander Smith Jr|b. 1943|p115.htm#i2805|Rufus Alexander Smith||p115.htm#i2804|June Caprice Vollmer|b. 1921|p124.htm#i2803||||||||||May Wimbrough||p127.htm#i2802|

Relationship3rd cousin of Stephens Blakely Woodrough Jr.
Relationship3rd cousin of Page Annette Woodrough.

Birth*1943 Rufus Alexander Smith Jr was born in 1943. 
 He was the son of Rufus Alexander Smith and June Caprice Vollmer. 

Last Edited3 May 1999

Sallie Smith

F, #807

MARRIAGE*13 October 1872 Sallie Smith married Marcus Richardson, son of William Hall Richardson and Jane Shore Stamps, on 13 October 1872. 
Married Name13 October 1872  As of 13 October 1872,her married name was Richardson. 

Family

Marcus Richardson b. 1848, d. say 1937

Last Edited3 May 1999

Sarah Shotwell Smith

F, #344

MARRIAGE*12 1778 Sarah Shotwell Smith married William Piatt, son of John Piatt and Frances Van Vliet Wycoff, on 12 1778. 
Married Name12 1778  As of 12 1778,her married name was Piatt. 

Family

William Piatt b. October 1743, d. 4 November 1791

Last Edited5 Jun 1998

Virginia Smith1

F, #3047

MARRIAGE*17 July 1937 Virginia Smith married Jackson Lamar Davis, son of Clifford "Cliff" Davis and Walter M. Floyd, on 17 July 1937 Divorced.1 
Married Name17 July 1937  As of 17 July 1937,her married name was Davis. 

Family

Jackson Lamar Davis b. 17 September 1918, d. 7 March 1966

Last Edited7 Apr 2000

Citations

  1. [S471] Letter, Doris Dixon to MVW, Feb 29 2000.

William G. Smith1

M, #3955, b. 1809

Birth*1809 William G. Smith was born in 1809.1 
MARRIAGE*circa 1830 He married Susan (?) circa 1830.2 
Occupation*1850 He was in 1850 at Wholesale Grocer, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA.2 
LANDCONTRA*1850  In 1850 I do not know if this family is related to the Blakelys or not, but they were on several land deals in East Liverpool with the Blakelys and Susannah's sister and husband. Therefore, it is possible that William G. Smith is Susannah's brother.3 

Family

Susan (?) b. 1812
Children

Last Edited9 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. [S52] 1850 Census;, Pittsburg Ward 1.
  2. [S52] 1850 Census;.
  3. [S548] Margaret V. Woodrough, 2000-, This reference was found in 1984 in vol. 26 of something (I didn't make note of what). See very back of my Green notebook.

William Henry Smith1

M, #3959, b. 1838

Father*William G. Smith1 b. 1809
Mother*Susan (?)1 b. 1812
William Henry Smith|b. 1838|p115.htm#i3959|William G. Smith|b. 1809|p115.htm#i3955|Susan (?)|b. 1812|p8.htm#i3956|||||||||||||

Birth*1838 William Henry Smith was born in 1838.1 
 He was the son of William G. Smith and Susan (?).1 

Last Edited9 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. [S52] 1850 Census;.

William J. Smith1

M, #3778, b. March 1857

Father*(?) Smith1
William J. Smith|b. Mar 1857|p115.htm#i3778|(?) Smith||p115.htm#i3777||||||||||||||||

Birth*March 1857 William J. Smith was born in March 1857 at England.1 
 He was the son of (?) Smith.1 
CENSUS1900*1900  Living as a single man with his sister and brother in law. Working as a leather stripper.1 

Last Edited30 Jul 2003

Citations

  1. [S59] 1900 Census;.

Wilson Smith1

M, #3960, b. 1841

Father*William G. Smith1 b. 1809
Mother*Susan (?)1 b. 1812
Wilson Smith|b. 1841|p115.htm#i3960|William G. Smith|b. 1809|p115.htm#i3955|Susan (?)|b. 1812|p8.htm#i3956|||||||||||||

Birth*1841 Wilson Smith was born in 1841.1 
 He was the son of William G. Smith and Susan (?).1 

Last Edited9 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. [S52] 1850 Census;.

Zolita Smith1

F, #3961, b. 1843

Father*William G. Smith1 b. 1809
Mother*Susan (?)1 b. 1812
Zolita Smith|b. 1843|p115.htm#i3961|William G. Smith|b. 1809|p115.htm#i3955|Susan (?)|b. 1812|p8.htm#i3956|||||||||||||

Birth*1843 Zolita Smith was born in 1843.1 
 She was the daughter of William G. Smith and Susan (?).1 

Last Edited9 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. [S52] 1850 Census;.

Catherine Smyth1

F, #686, b. 14 June 1803

Father*John Edward Smyth b. 1771, d. a 1816
Mother*Anna Margaret Ruffner b. 16 Nov 1771, d. 1847
Catherine Smyth|b. 14 Jun 1803|p115.htm#i686|John Edward Smyth|b. 1771\nd. a 1816|p115.htm#i58|Anna Margaret Ruffner|b. 16 Nov 1771\nd. 1847|p108.htm#i426|||||||Simon Ruffner|b. c 1743\nd. 19 Dec 1819|p109.htm#i60|Catherine A. Griffin|d. 12 Feb 1819|p65.htm#i61|

ChartsSIMON RUFFNER
WOODROUGH KIDLET ANCESTORS
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Stephens Blakely Woodrough Jr.
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Page Annette Woodrough.

MARRIAGE* Catherine Smyth married Nathaniel McCalley.2 
Birth*14 June 1803 She was born on 14 June 1803 This is pure guess. There is a recorded baptism for a Catherine Smith daughter of John and Margaret Smyth in Murrinsville Pennsylvania. John Smyth was known to be very particular about the spelling of his name (Smyth) but of course he wasn't the person doing the recording. We do know that his daughter Anna Margaret was born in Murrinsville in 1804 and that she in fact did have a sister known as Katherine. All cercumstantial, but the best evidence so far. Family was said to have remained in Murrinsville until about 1810.3 
 She was the daughter of John Edward Smyth and Anna Margaret Ruffner. 
Married Name Her married name was McCalley.2 

Family

Nathaniel McCalley
Child

Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. She may have had a daughter named Catherine as a "Ms Kate McCalley" was bridesmaid at wedding of Lavinia Blakely and Sebastian Wimmer in 1857.
  2. [S34] John W. Jordan Pittsburg and Her People.
  3. [S630] John Smith unknown record type, by unknown photographer.

John Smyth1

M, #739

Father*John Edward Smyth b. 1771, d. a 1816
Mother*Anna Margaret Ruffner b. 16 Nov 1771, d. 1847
John Smyth||p115.htm#i739|John Edward Smyth|b. 1771\nd. a 1816|p115.htm#i58|Anna Margaret Ruffner|b. 16 Nov 1771\nd. 1847|p108.htm#i426|||||||Simon Ruffner|b. c 1743\nd. 19 Dec 1819|p109.htm#i60|Catherine A. Griffin|d. 12 Feb 1819|p65.htm#i61|

ChartsSIMON RUFFNER
WOODROUGH KIDLET ANCESTORS
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Stephens Blakely Woodrough Jr.
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Page Annette Woodrough.

 John Smyth was the son of John Edward Smyth and Anna Margaret Ruffner. 
Death* He died at New Orleans, LA, Died in New Orleans of yellow fever. He spoke French fluently which might have been his reason for going south. He as also said to have been a musician. 
Note*  Said to be "the only son." 

Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. [S34] John W. Jordan Pittsburg and Her People.

John Edward Smyth1

M, #58, b. 1771, d. after 1816

 
JOHN SMYTH BOOK

ChartsSIMON RUFFNER
WOODROUGH KIDLET ANCESTORS
Relationship4th great-grandfather of Stephens Blakely Woodrough Jr.
Relationship4th great-grandfather of Page Annette Woodrough.
ReferenceA-50

Baptism John Edward Smyth was baptized In Kay Ryan's family group sheets he is said to have been baptized at Cedar Creek Blue Ridge. No date is given. If this is true, then he was baptized as an adult since he came from England in the late 1700's as an adult. I suspect he converted to Catholic when he met his wife (MVW). 
Birth*1771 He was born in 1771 at Scotland Birth year from Kay Ryan's notes.1 
MARRIAGE*1794 He married Anna Margaret Ruffner, daughter of Simon Ruffner and Catherine Alice Griffin, in 1794; Per notes from Mary Louise Blakely's descendants the couple was married by Father Gallitzin. Marriage year taken from DAR records of Annie Michel Alexander #91652.1,2 
Death*after 1816 He died after 1816 at Latrobe, Westmoreland County, PA, He is mentioned in subscribers list who promise to pay Simon Ruffner and John Rogers for an Alter at Sportsmen's Hall. Taken from "Illustrated History of St. Vincent Archabby." 
Nationalty* The nationality of John Edward Smyth was (an unknown value). 
Religion* He was Roman Catholic.1 
Education*  He was said to be a "learned Scotch-Irishman who had a classical education and was at one time a professor in the College at Sheffield England.1 
Biography*1791  Described as a "learned Scotch-Irishman, who had a classical education and was at one time a professor in the College at Sheffield, England". A family story says that "One of his ancestors, having been disposessed of his estate by Cromwell, learned the trade of a blacksmith and after the battle of Culloden shod Price Charlie's horse with the shoes backward and thus contributed to his escape."
"Mr. Smythe came to America about 1791, and was very particular that his name be spelled Smythe and not Smith." in 1791.1 
Emigration*1791 He emigrated in 1791.1 
Note1833  In 1833 He might have had brothers (or sons) named Jacob and David as they were listed as subscribers to Sportsmans Hall in 1833. Also there are two wills in Washington County Pennsylvania for Smyths. Here is the "look up" request information:
Smith, Edward, Hopewell Twp (Page 130)
Dated: 21 May 1834 Probated: 8 July 1834
Exec: James Boyd
Wit: Daniel C Banks; E.N. Sawtell; C. Deweise-all of Louisville. Jefferson Co. Kentucky
Bene: Bro's: Jaed Smyth; John Smyth, dec'd. Sis: Ann Smyth
*Recorded by Clerk of Court, Worden Pope in Jefferson County, Ky. 26June 1834
I only have Volumes 1-5, so John Smyth is not in my books.
Good luck in your search.
Nancy Crawford Spallinger
From: Margot Woodrough
To: spall-n@bright.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 1:44 PM
Subject: Washington County - Look up request Would you be so kind as to look up the following two wills for me? Edward Smyth Vol 5 page 130 (1834) and John Smyth Vol 6 page 537 (1847) Many many thanks.
Margot. 
Note*1897 He In 1998 during the clean out of Beechwood's attic a book was found with the following inscription: On the upper left of the fly leaf was the name John Smyth. On the opposing right fly leaf was the following: Laurie J. Blakely My dear Paul (Paul Lendrum Blakely) This book belonged to your great grandfather Smyth. By him it was given to our grandfather Blakely (James), by him to me and by me to you. God bless you and may he give you the grace of final perserverance. Affectionately your father Laurie J. Blakely Covington, Ky July 27 1897. In 2000 the book is in the keeping of Margot Woodrough and is in the Blakely archives. in 1897.
JOHN SMYTH SIGNATURE

Family

Anna Margaret Ruffner b. 16 November 1771, d. 1847
MARRIAGE*1794 He married Anna Margaret Ruffner, daughter of Simon Ruffner and Catherine Alice Griffin, in 1794; Per notes from Mary Louise Blakely's descendants the couple was married by Father Gallitzin. Marriage year taken from DAR records of Annie Michel Alexander #91652.1,2 
Children
  • John Smyth
  • Mary Elizabeth Smyth+ b. 1795, d. 1861
  • Catherine Smyth+ b. 14 Jun 1803
  • Susananna Smyth+ b. 15 Sep 1804, d. 12 Nov 1885; Wednesday, Dec. 13th 1876
    Delightful, pleasant weather; not cold at all and thawing about noon. Called at Luhr's store about 9 a.m., thence took 2nd breakfast at Mr. Eldridge's at 9½ a.m. Wrote Power of Attorney of Susanna Blakely (daughter of deceased Anna Margeretta Smyth, who was daughter of Simon Ruffner of Westmoreland Co., Pa.) to Sebastian Wimmer to enable me to draw some inheritance money. Sebastian Wimmer Diary.

    This is confirmation of Susanna's parents.3

Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. [S34] John W. Jordan Pittsburg and Her People.
  2. [S510] DAR Annie[ITAL].
  3. [S463] "Sebastian Wimmer Diary."

Mary Elizabeth Smyth

F, #685, b. 1795, d. 1861

Father*John Edward Smyth b. 1771, d. a 1816
Mother*Anna Margaret Ruffner b. 16 Nov 1771, d. 1847
Mary Elizabeth Smyth|b. 1795\nd. 1861|p115.htm#i685|John Edward Smyth|b. 1771\nd. a 1816|p115.htm#i58|Anna Margaret Ruffner|b. 16 Nov 1771\nd. 1847|p108.htm#i426|||||||Simon Ruffner|b. c 1743\nd. 19 Dec 1819|p109.htm#i60|Catherine A. Griffin|d. 12 Feb 1819|p65.htm#i61|

ChartsSIMON RUFFNER
WOODROUGH KIDLET ANCESTORS
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Stephens Blakely Woodrough Jr.
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Page Annette Woodrough.

Birth*1795  DAR papers 91652. 
 Mary Elizabeth Smyth was the daughter of John Edward Smyth and Anna Margaret Ruffner. 
MARRIAGE*1816  Date from DAR papers of Annie Michel Alexander. # 91652.1 
Death*1861 She died in 1861 Date taken from DAR papers.1 
Married Name1816  As of 1816,her married name was Mitchell. 
Address*1838  Her daughter's DAR indicates that she was born (daughter) in New Brighton which is about half way between Pittsburgh and East Liverpool. in 1838 at New Brighton, PA. 

Family

Lawrence Mitchell b. 1 July 1797, d. 14 June 1878
Children

Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. [S510] DAR Annie[ITAL].

Susananna Smyth1

F, #51, b. 15 September 1804, d. 12 November 1885

 
SUSAN SMYTH BLAKELY

Father*John Edward Smyth b. 1771, d. a 1816; Wednesday, Dec. 13th 1876
Delightful, pleasant weather; not cold at all and thawing about noon. Called at Luhr's store about 9 a.m., thence took 2nd breakfast at Mr. Eldridge's at 9½ a.m. Wrote Power of Attorney of Susanna Blakely (daughter of deceased Anna Margeretta Smyth, who was daughter of Simon Ruffner of Westmoreland Co., Pa.) to Sebastian Wimmer to enable me to draw some inheritance money. Sebastian Wimmer Diary.

This is confirmation of Susanna's parents.2
Mother*Anna Margaret Ruffner b. 16 Nov 1771, d. 1847
Susananna Smyth|b. 15 Sep 1804\nd. 12 Nov 1885|p115.htm#i51|John Edward Smyth|b. 1771\nd. a 1816|p115.htm#i58|Anna Margaret Ruffner|b. 16 Nov 1771\nd. 1847|p108.htm#i426|||||||Simon Ruffner|b. c 1743\nd. 19 Dec 1819|p109.htm#i60|Catherine A. Griffin|d. 12 Feb 1819|p65.htm#i61|

ChartsSIMON RUFFNER
BLAKELY
WOODROUGH KIDLET ANCESTORS
Relationship3rd great-grandmother of Stephens Blakely Woodrough Jr.
Relationship3rd great-grandmother of Page Annette Woodrough.
ReferenceA-25

Birth*15 September 1804 Susananna Smyth was born on 15 September 1804 at Murrinsville, Butler County, PA, Since the Ruffners came from Goshenhoppen where a church called "Sportsman's Hall was located which is now called St. Vincents near Latrobe in Westmoreland Co., PA it would seem logical to look there for deeds and wills for Smythe family. Obituary says Susan Smyth born in Butler Co., PA and lived there until she was six years old. Wimmer diary says she was born Sept 15 1804.3,4,2 
 She was the daughter of John Edward Smyth and Anna Margaret Ruffner.2 
MARRIAGE*4 November 1827 She married James B. Blakely, son of (?) Blakely and Sarah or Alice (?), on 4 November 1827 at Pittsburgh, PA, From SLB's "Reminiscenses" My grandfather James Blakely, married Susan Smythe. Her mother was Barbara Ruffner, whose father was Simon Ruffner. The Ruffners came to western Virginia in the 17th century from Mainz, Germany. I have hanging in my home a picture which tradition says they brought with them. It represents the sorrowful mother and is very delicately pieced together of colored paper and gold. (Note: in 1999 Laura Glass acquired this when John R. Blakely died she willed it to give it to Stephens B. Woodrough, Jr) I have heard that Simon Ruffner and his brothers, Christian and George in the year 1797, gave to Father Carroll, afterwards first Bishop in the United States, the first piece of property owned by the Church, west of the Allegheny Mountains. I have made no search for documentary evidence of this. (Note from MVW - in fact there is a huge amount of evidence for this fact.)
The Ruffner family is still numerous and prominent in West Virginia. Colonel Ernest Ruffner of the U. S. Engineers, was stationed in Cincinnati at the time of his death. His daughter. Violet, married Lewis DeBus, now dead. She lives in Cincinnati (1956). I see her occasionally and we recognize our relationship.3,4 
Death*12 November 1885  Obituary of Mrs. Susan BlakelyNov. 12, 1885
Thursday evening at six o’clock, after an illness of fourteen weeks, Mrs. Susan Blakely, wife of James Blakely, departed this life at the ripe age of 81 years. She had been in feeble health for sometime previous
to her late illness during which her sufferings were intense. She bore her afflictions with divine resignation. No word of complaint marred the beauty of her patient endurance. She was in a precarious
condition some weeks before her demise, and several times was thought to be dying, but her wonderful power of resistance proved effectual in warding off the approach of Death, and she was spared to her dear
ones for a little while longer, she was bravely cheerful from first to last. The purity and holiness of her life and character, are beyond expression, and her influence will ever be a beacon light to those who knew and loved her. She always had a gentle word and smile for one and all. When suffering most her submission to the will of God became but the greater. She was sustained by His hand which was waiting to help her over the dark river into the glory of eternal rest. When Death claimed her He left her sweetly fair, she seemed “not dead but sleeping.” The lifeless form lay in its ethereal and solemn loveliness. Her hands folded on her breast, her eyes closed as though in dreamless slumber, having no sign of the Destroyer’s hand, save in the hue that blanched the lips, on which a smile of holy calm lingered and a voiceless prayer hung suspended.
The funeral took place on Monday last at 9 o’clock A,M. from the German Catholic church. A large concourse of friends followed the remains. The solemn Requiem Mass was chanted by her son, Rev.
Aloysius Blakely, of the Passionist Monastery, with Rev. P. Cellestine, prior as Deacon, and Rev. P.severing, sub. Deacon, and Rev. P. Fideles, master of Ceremonies.Mrs. Blakely was born in Butler County on the 15th of Sep. 1804. In 1810 she, in company with her parents removed to Pittsburgh, where she resided until many years after her marriage, then she came to St. Marys, where she has resided since. Mrs. Blakely leaves to mourn her demise two sons and three daughters. Thus ends the spotless life of a truly good woman. May she rest in peace.By one who knew and loved her.From The Elk Co. Thurs. 19th 1885; "Early Phases of St. Mary's" states that Susan Blakely died in 1885 at age 81. Her illness and death are discussed at length in Sebastian Wimmer's diary housed at the St. Marys Historical Society.2 
Obituary13 November 1885 Obnituary of Susananna Smyth was (from newspaper article) "Mother died this evening," was the tenor of a dispatch received last evening by Mr. L. J. Blakely, announcing the death of his mother, at her late house in Maryland, at the ripe age of eighty-two. So has passed away to eternal peace a venerable woman, who, in all relations of life, daughter, wife and mother, was as perfect as is possible for aught of earth to be. It has been said and written of her during her life, in the words of the Psalmist; "She riseth also while it is yet night and giveth meat to her household and a portions to her maidens," for her first care was for the comfort of others than herself. Her whole life was one of faith, hope and love, and with her the greatest of all charity. All creeds and races shared in the benefactions her hands silently dispensed. For years possessed of ample means, she held them as part of the belongings of the poor, and on her head rested their blessings. She visited the sick and the dying; made smooth the path of the weary, and gave peace of the afflicted. She was married in 1827, with the venerable husband enjoying fifty-five years of wedded life up to his death in 1882, being happily permitted the great joy of a golden wedding on the 4th of November, 1877; and their joy on that occasion was heightened from the fact that it was before their own son, their youngest, Rev. A. M. Blakely, they renewed the vows of love and fidelity first made fifty years before. The deceased lady was all her life a pious, devout Catholic, and she passed to the better world surrounded by children and grand children and fortified with the sacraments of the Mother Church she loved so devotedly. All who came under her control, servants as well as children were the objects of her anxious solicitude and tender love. Her nature was firm but gentle. Not one of her children ever heard from her lips an angry of fretful word to her husband. Her example was edifying; and if reproof were necessary her children received if from her lips tempered with maternal affection. She came from a long line of honorable ancestry. Her family came to America in 1686, and settled in Delaware, or as it the was "the Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on the Delaware." From thence the family spread through Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The family name was Ruffner. The deceased was the sixth generation. Of your charity pray for the repose of her soul. on 13 November 1885. 
Burial*16 November 1885 She was buried on 16 November 1885 at St. Marys Cemetery, St. Mary's, Elk County, PA, St. Marys Cemetery; Old Section E - Blakely lot. 
Name Variation  Susananna Smyth was also known as Susanne.2 
Married Name4 November 1827  As of 4 November 1827,her married name was Blakely.3,4 
CENSUS1850*1850 She appeared on the CENSUS in 1850. 
CENSUS1860*1 June 1860 She appeared on the census on 1 June 1860 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA; James is shown with personal property of $600. His daughter Susanna listed as a music teacher and his son Laurie as a clerk at age 17. The city directory gives the street address of 103 Elm. Elm Street is called Edmond in 2003. Evidently the family moved shortly after the census as a book about early St. Marys says that she moved there in 1860.5 
CENSUS1870*1 June 1870 She appeared on the census on 1 June 1870 at St. Mary's, Elk County, PA; There are two grown children i.e. Laurie listed as a lawyer with personal property of $400. and Susana with personal property of $4,000 living at home. They are probably there to look after aging parents.6 

Family

James B. Blakely b. 15 June 1804, d. 19 June 1882
MARRIAGE*4 November 1827 She married James B. Blakely, son of (?) Blakely and Sarah or Alice (?), on 4 November 1827 at Pittsburgh, PA, From SLB's "Reminiscenses" My grandfather James Blakely, married Susan Smythe. Her mother was Barbara Ruffner, whose father was Simon Ruffner. The Ruffners came to western Virginia in the 17th century from Mainz, Germany. I have hanging in my home a picture which tradition says they brought with them. It represents the sorrowful mother and is very delicately pieced together of colored paper and gold. (Note: in 1999 Laura Glass acquired this when John R. Blakely died she willed it to give it to Stephens B. Woodrough, Jr) I have heard that Simon Ruffner and his brothers, Christian and George in the year 1797, gave to Father Carroll, afterwards first Bishop in the United States, the first piece of property owned by the Church, west of the Allegheny Mountains. I have made no search for documentary evidence of this. (Note from MVW - in fact there is a huge amount of evidence for this fact.)
The Ruffner family is still numerous and prominent in West Virginia. Colonel Ernest Ruffner of the U. S. Engineers, was stationed in Cincinnati at the time of his death. His daughter. Violet, married Lewis DeBus, now dead. She lives in Cincinnati (1956). I see her occasionally and we recognize our relationship.3,4 
Children

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Citations

  1. She was sometimes called Susan.
  2. [S463] "Sebastian Wimmer Diary."
  3. [S52] 1850 Census;.
  4. [S34] John W. Jordan Pittsburg and Her People.
  5. [S54] 1860 Census;, LDS # 805,059 6th Ward Allegheny Co., Pittsburgh.
  6. [S55] 1870 Census;, Occupation for James shown as "Fire Insurance Agent."

Elizabeth Snowden

F, #946

MARRIAGE*April 1727 Elizabeth Snowden married John Thomas, son of Samuel Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Hutchins, in April 1727 Elizabeth Snowden was wife number two. 
Married NameApril 1727  As of April 1727,her married name was Thomas. 

Family

John Thomas b. 15 April 1697, d. February 1749

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Mary Snowden

F, #952, d. 15 August 1755

MARRIAGE*11 August 1730 Mary Snowden married Samuel Thomas, son of Samuel Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Hutchins, on 11 August 1730. 
Death*15 August 1755 She died on 15 August 1755. 
Married Name11 August 1730  As of 11 August 1730,her married name was Thomas. 

Family

Samuel Thomas b. 12 November 1702, d. 3 February 1780

Last Edited4 Feb 1999

Richard Snowden

M, #948

MARRIAGE*19 December 1717 Richard Snowden married Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Samuel Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Hutchins, on 19 December 1717 She was Snowden's second wife. 

Family

Elizabeth Thomas b. 28 December 1698

Last Edited3 May 1999
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