John Smedley Stetson (1867 - 1926)

Born 7 Aug 1867 in Albert Lea, Minnesota

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Descendants

Died 28 Jan 1926 at age 58 in Chazy, Clinton, New York, United States

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Biography

Birth

Dr. John Smedley Stetson was born in August, 1867 at Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was the 3rd child and son of Samuel Stetson and Helen (or Ellen) (Boise) Stetson ^[1].

Born in Minnesota, his mother died in 1873, he then went to live with his Uncle Thomas Stetson, on his farm in Champlain, New York, where he attended school, ^[2] eventually becoming a physician in the Bronx, New York City. ^[3] his Brother Frederick Stetson also was living with Thomas' family in 1880. (along with Thomas Stetson's sister Lois). ^[2]

Marriage

Married Martha Ann Hubbell, 15 Jul 1896 in New York

3 Children

1. Charles Stetson, b. 1896; d. young.
2. Helen (Stetson) Tanner, b. 18 Jul 1902 at The Bronx, New York ^[4]; m. Charles William Tanner, 14 Aug 1924 at Clinton, New York ^[5]
3. Martha Anna Stetson, b. 10 Oct 1909 in The Bronx, New York City, New York ^[6]

Residence

• 1870, Age 2, living with his parents on their farm in Manchester, Minnesota ^[7]
• 1880, age 12, living with his Uncle Thomas Stetson and his wife, along with brother Frederick and Mary's mother, Lois Stetson, on their farm in Champlain, New York ^[2]
• 1900, Age 33, (birth date recorded wrong) Married to Martha H., Living on East 140th St, New York City, Borough of the Bronx, Ward 34, New York, New York ^[3]
• 1910, age 42, married and living with Martha and 2 daughters (and a servant) on Alexander Avenue, Bronx Assembly District, New York City. ^[8]
• 1920, married,living with Martha and 2 daughters (and a cousin) at Chazy, New York ^[9]

Occupation

• 1880 - "At School" ^[2]
• 1900 - Physician ^[3]
• 1910 - Doctor, General Practice ^[8]
• 1920 - Physician ^[9]

Death

He died in January, 1926, age 58 at Chazy, New York, and was buried with his wife at the Glenwood Cemetery, Champlain, New York ^[10]

Research Notes

• Stetson Kindred Genealogical Index: 1-1-2-8-1-8-13-3
• Don't confuse him with John Smedley Stetson, first son of Reuben, who was born in 1802, and died in 1862.
• Obituary Printed in the Plattsburgh Daily Republican., Friday January 29, 1926, Page 1. ^[10] but not available online.

Sources

1. ↑ Stetson: Vol 1,No. 3, Pg 181
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB6-9DJM?cc=1417683&wc=XH63-K68%3A1589409304%2C1589400273%2C1589410414%2C1589395184 : 24 December 2015), New York > Clinton > Champlain > ED 12 > image 6 of 27; citing NARA microfilm publication T9, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d.)
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6SGW-WGV?cc=1325221&wc=9B7T-K6G%3A1030551901%2C1035804001%2C1036233901 : 5 August 2014), New York > New York County > ED 985 Borough of the Bronx, Election District 31, 34 New York City Ward 34 > image 21 of 37; citing NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27YN-Y74 : 11 February 2018), John S Stetson in entry for Helen Stetson, 18 Jul 1902; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference 2873 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 2,022,955.
5. ↑ "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9Q97-YS89-KV4?cc=1618491&wc=38M5-T3D%3A1583182002%2C1583182003 : 28 March 2019), Clinton > Marriage records, 1921-1926, vol 3 > image 70 of 168; citing county clerk offices from various counties, New York.
6. ↑ "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2W8H-P6L : 11 February 2018), John D Stetson in entry for Martha Anne Stetson, 10 Oct 1908; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference 7920 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 2,023,262.
7. ↑ Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RVH-CCM?cc=1727033&wc=QZZW-3HW%3A133641301%2C133751301%2C142785601%2C1589219391 : 24 June 2017), New York > New York > Bronx Assembly District 32 > ED 1414 > image 4 of 38; citing NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RXT-CSR?cc=1488411&wc=QZJR-GVL%3A1036473601%2C1037068601%2C1039844201%2C1589332347 : 12 September 2019), New York > Clinton > Chazy > ED 13 > image 20 of 36; citing NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 25 May 2020), memorial page for Dr John Smedley Stetson (1867–28 Jan 1926), Find A Grave: Memorial #150474861, citing Glenwood Cemetery, Champlain, Clinton County, New York, USA ; Maintained by wienerin (contributor 47693411) .

See Also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #150474861
• Stetson, O.F. Ed.; Descendants of Cornet Robert Stetson of Scituate, Massachusetts (Stetson Kindred of America, Inc., 1933)
• Various Contributors; FamilySearch.org entry for Dr. John Smedley Stetson; accessed 25 May 2020; © 2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. A service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .