Cynthia A. (Easton) Smith (abt. 1829)

Born about 1829 in Rhode Island, United States

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Biography

Cynthia was born about 1829 in Rhode Island.

She was the (presumed) daughter of Caroline and Alexander Easton, and the (presumed) sister of Civil War soldier James H. Easton of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first regiment in the United States to enlist men of color during that war.

Occupations

• 1870: Washerwoman
• 1850: Laborer

Residences

• 1870: Newport, Rhode Island with her parents and (presumed) son Lewellers Smith
• 1850-1860: Newport, Rhode Island with her parents and siblings

Census Race

• 1850, 1860, 1870: Black

Research Notes

She's listed after the the children of Caroline and Alexander in the 1860 census in a way that makes me think she might've been a sister, cousin or daughter-in-law, something besides a daughter. James is then listed after her, like she may have been his mother. She would've been about 15 when she had him if she was. For now, assuming she's the daughter of Caroline and Alexander, and that James is her brother rather than her son.

Sources

• 1850 United States Federal Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_842; Page: 369A; Image: 160
• 1860 United States Federal Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: M653_1204; Page: 272; Family History Library Film: 805204
• 1870 United States Federal Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Newport Ward 4, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: M593_1472; Page: 500A; Family History Library Film: 552971