Aaron
Burr
"Burr"
Smee
Born in Three Oaks, Berrien, Michigan, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Jacob M Smee
and Martha A (Jones) Smee
Brother of
Mary Emma (Smee) Wehrle, John Henry Smee, Edward R Smee, Rosa Belle (Smee) Binkley and Clara Viola (Smee) Albert
Husband of
Mary Katherine (Rodgers) Smee
— married
2 Apr 1904 in Three Oaks, Berrien, Michigan, United States
Descendants 
Father of
[private daughter (1900s - 1990s)], Edmund Dale Smee, John William Smee and Marietta Katherine (Smee) DeRoo
Died
at age 48
in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 17 Aug 2020
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Biography
Aaron Burr Smee was born on 15 July 1875 in Three Oaks, Berrien, Michigan.[1] He was the son of of Jacob M. Smee and Martha (Jones) Smee.[2][3] He used his middle name day-to-day.
In 1880, Aaron (age 4) was living with his parents, Jacob (age 46) and Martha (age 42) in Three Oaks, Berrien, Michigan. The household also included his five siblings:[2]
On 2 April 1904, Aaron Burr Smee married Mary Katherine Rodgers in Three Oaks.[4][3]
Their children included:
- Mildred Gladys (1905-1995)
- Edmund Dale (1907-1942)
- John William (1917-1979)
- Marietta Katherine (1921-1999)
By 1907, Burr and Katherine were making their home in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana,[5]
In 1910, Burr (age 34) and Katherine (age 27) were living in Elkhart, Ward 4, with their children Mildred (age 4) and Dale (age 2). His occupation was listed as brakeman on the railroad.[6] The 1910 City Directory of Elkhart, listed the Smee home at 323 State Street.[7]
At the end of 1916, Burr was injured during a train derailment in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was hospitalized there for about four weeks. The local paper reported that he was injured when the engine left the tracks near the Harrison Street crossing. At that time, he was a freight conductor on the New York Central train that had traveled from Elkhart. By 20 January 1917, he was able to return to his home in Elkhart.[8]
Burr returned to work on the railroad.[9]
In 1917, Burr registered for the draft for World War I in Elkhart County. By that time, the family was living at 1400 Benham in Elkhart. His appearance was described as short, of medium build, with grey hair and grey eyes.[10]
Late in 1923, he was admitted to Elkhart General hospital for surgery for abdominal pains thought to have stemmed from his earlier accident, but the surgery could not be completed. He was released to his home on Christmas Day, 1923. The family was living at 1709 Frances Ave., Elkhart.[3]
Burr passed away at home on 26 January 1924, in Elkhart, at the age of 49. His funeral was held at the Castle United Brethren Church in Elkhart, where he was a member.[3][11]
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His body was placed in the mausoleum at Rice Cemetery in Elkhart, until it could be taken to Michigan for burial.[3] He was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Three Oaks.[12]
Research Notes
- A 1900 Census record for Burr has not been found. It is probably in Berrien County, Michigan. More research is needed. Kimbel-162 02:11, 25 April 2023 (UTC)
- Do railroad records exist to shed light on Burr's time as a railroad employee, both in Michigan before his marriage, and in Indiana? More research is needed. Kimbel-162 02:11, 25 April 2023 (UTC)
- When Burr died, did his widow receive any kind of support or pension from the railroad? More research is needed. Kimbel-162 02:11, 25 April 2023 (UTC)
Sources
- ↑ Birth: "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQF5-5MR : 12 August 2019), Aaron Burr Smee, 15 Jul 1875; citing item 1 p 218 rn 239, Three Oaks, Berrien, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,320,446.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW9T-GZV : 26 August 2017), Aaron B Smee in household of Jacob M Smee, Three Oaks, Berrien, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district ED 20, sheet 385D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,573.
"United States Census, 1880", citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
FamilySearch Record: MW9T-GZV (accessed 15 April 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBN-J3B Image number 00115
Aaron B Smee (4), single son, in household of Jacob M. Smee (46) in Three Oaks, Berrien, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan, United States. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Obituary: "Obituary, Aaron Burr Smee", The Elkhart Truth (Elkhart, Indiana), 28 January 1924, p. 2.
- ↑ Marriage: "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N363-TPP : 2 April 2020), Aaron B. Smee and Mary K. Rodgers, 2 Apr 1904; citing Marriage, Three Oaks, Berrien, Michigan, , Citing Secretary of State, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 4208681.
- ↑ Draft Registration, WWII, Edmund Dale Smee:
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Indiana, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 724
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #41180196 (accessed 24 April 2023)
Name: Edmund Dale Smee; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 33; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 24 Feb 1907; Birth Place: Elkhart, Indiana; Residence Place: Mishawaka, St Joseph, Indiana, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Indiana, USA; Employer: None; Height: 5 7; Weight: 130; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Blonde; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Dorothy Victoria Smee;
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Edmund Dale Smee 33 Self (Head)
Dorothy Victoria Smee Wife. - ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910",
citing enumeration district (ED) ED 16, sheet 7B, family 283, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 347; FHL microfilm 1,374,360.
FamilySearch Record: MKGF-8J8 (accessed 24 April 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVX-4KD Image number 00842
Aaron Burr Smee (34), married head of household in Elkhart Ward 4, Elkhart, Indiana, United States. Born in Michigan. - ↑
1910 Ekkhart City Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #656271395 (accessed 24 April 2023)
Name: Burr A Smee; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1910; Street Address: 323 State; Residence Place: Elkhart, Indiana, USA; Occupation: Brakeman; Spouse: Katherine Smee; Publication Title: Elkhart, Indiana, City Directory, 1910. - ↑ Newspaper Notice, "A.B. Smee", Kalamazoo Gazette (Kalamazoo, Michigan), 20 January 1917, p. 5. Behind paywall on GenealogyBank.com.
- ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF74-851 : accessed 17 August 2020), Arron B Smee, Elkhart Ward 5, Elkhart, Indiana, United States; citing ED 57, sheet 6B, line 85, family 137, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 432; FHL microfilm 1,820,432.
- ↑
Draft Registration World War I: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Elkhart County
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #71276893 (accessed 24 April 2023)
Name: Aaron Burr Smee; Birth Date: 15 Jul 1875; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: 1400 Benham; Residence Place: Elkhart County, Indiana, USA; Draft Board: 2; Physical Build: Medium; Height: Short; Hair Color: Grey; Eye Color: Grey; Spouse: Mary Katharine Smee. - ↑ Death: "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017"
Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1924; Roll: 01
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60716 #4708528 (accessed 24 April 2023)
Aaron Burr Smear death 26 Jan 1924 (born 15 Jul 1875), son of Jacob M Smear & Martha Jones, in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA. - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99787950/aaron-burr-smee: accessed 24 April 2023), memorial page for Aaron Burr Smee (15 Jul 1875–26 Jan 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 99787950, citing Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks, Berrien County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by John Trapp (contributor 47625307).
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