Ellwood H Smith (1885 - 1971)

Born 9 Nov 1885 in Pennsylvania, USA

Husband of Sarah J (Watterson) Smith — married 3 Dec 1910 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

Elwood/Ellwood H Smith was born 9 Nov 1885 in Pennsylvania, USA. He was the son of Maggie E and William Smith.

In Jun 1887, his brother Harry L Smith was born.

1890s

In Dec 1898, his brother William M Smith was born.

1900s

In Jun 1900, Elwood H Smith (14) lived in Bethel Township, Delaware County with his father William (38), mother Maggie E (36), brother Harry L (12), and brother William M (1). William and Maggie had been married 15 years; Maggie was the mother of three children all living. William Sr worked as a farmer; Elwood and Harry attended school. ^[1]

1910s

In Apr 1910, Ellwood H Smith (24) lived on West Minster in Philadelphia (ward 44), Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania with the Gorman family: George A Gorman (54), Mrs Lizzie Gorman (53), daughter Isabella Gorman (22), son John E Gorman (17), and mother-in-law Julia A McLaughlin (81). Ellwood and the Gorman children were single; Mrs McLaughlin was widowed. Ellwood worked as a carpenter on buildings; Isabella was a folder as an office building; John was a wagon driver; George was a railroad crossing flagman. ^[2]

On 3 Dec 1910, Elwood H Smith (24) married Sarah J Watterson (25) in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Elwood was single, resided in Bethel Township, worked as a carpenter, and born in Bethel Township, Delaware County on 9 Nov 1885. Sarah was single, resided in Upland, worked as a weaver, and born in Upland, Delaware County on 3 Dec 1885. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

In 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to Aston Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ^[6]

On 2 Mar 1914, his son Elwood Watterson Smith was born in Media, Delaware County.

In Sep 1918, his son James W Smith was born.

1920s

In Jan 1920, Ellwood Smith (34) lived on Rockdale Road in Village Green Precinct, Aston Township, Delaware County with his wife Sarah W (35), son Elwood Jr (5), son James (1y 9m), father-in-law James Walters (64), and mother-in-law Mary Ella Walters (61). James was the son of English immigrants. Ellwood worked as a farmer; James worked as a shipyard laborer. They lived near Elizabeth Smith (81) who was widowed. ^[7]

About 1922, his daughter Mary E Smith was born.

In Aug 1924, Ellwood and his wife were mentioned in the Chester Times newspaper article. They lived on a farm in Village Green. ^[8]

1930s

In Apr 1930, Elwood Smith (44) lived on Pennell Road in Aston with his wife Sarah J (44), son Elwood (16), son James (11), and daughter Mary (8). Ellwood's age of first marriage was 24; Sarah was 25. Ellwood worked as a general farmer. ^[9]

In Apr 1935, Elwood H Smith lived on Pennell Road in Aston Township with his wife Sarah W, son James W, and daughter Mary. ^[10]

In Aug 1937, Elwood Smith, his wife, son Elwood, son James, and daughter Mary lived in Village Green. They went on vacation to California to visit his father William who lived in Los Angeles but had recently been staying with Elwood. ^[11]

On 31 Dec 1938, his son Elwood W Smith married Isabelle B Fritz at Mt Hope Methodist Episcopal Church in Aston Township. The bridal party consisted of Miss Dorothy Turner, Samuel Tyrens, James Smith, and Isabelle's brother Walter Fritz. Isabelle lived in Village Green and was the daughter of Walter L and Alice Burns Fritz. ^[12]

About 1939, his son James W Smith married Kathryn.

1940s

In May 1940, Elwood H Smith (56) lived on Pennell Road in Aston Township with his wife Sarah W (57), daughter Mary (18), son James W (22), daughter-in-law Kathryn (20), and grandson James W (1m). The value of their home was $3200. Elwood's highest level of education completed was 8th grade; Sarah finished 6th grade; Mary finished 3 years of high school; James was a high school graduate, and Kathryn finished 8th grade. Ellwood worked as a contracting carpenter; James worked as a auto business stockman. They were neighbors with John Watterson (28), his wife Margaret (27), and family. ^[10]

1960s

In Dec 1960, Ellwood and Sarah celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The hosts were children Ellwood W, of Convent Road, James W, of Riddlewood, and Mrs Mary Chandler, of Concord. Ellwood and Sarah had six grandchildren. ^[13]

In 1965, his wife Sarah W Smith died. She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Aston. ^[14]

1970s

In 1971, Ellwood H Smith died. He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. ^[15]

Timeline Facts

• Fact: Residence (1920) Aston, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1930) Aston, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1935) Same House
• Fact: Residence (1940) Aston Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Burial Aston, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3SH-27K : accessed 13 May 2019), Elwood H Smith in household of William Smith, Bethel & Upper Chichester Townships, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 139, sheet 7A, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,404.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGW2-T21 : accessed 13 May 2019), Ellwood H Smith in household of Geo A Gorman, Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1111, sheet 1A, family 2, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1412; FHL microfilm 1,375,425.
3. ↑ "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHN4-CKG : 4 November 2017), Elwood H Smith and Sarah J Watterson, 03 Dec 1910; citing Marriage, , Delaware, Delaware, United States, various county courts and registers, Pennslyvannia; FHL microfilm 1,378,594.
4. ↑ "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHN4-CK5 : 4 November 2017), Elwood H Smith and Sarah J Watterson, 03 Dec 1910; citing Marriage, , Delaware, Delaware, United States, various county courts and registers, Pennslyvannia; FHL microfilm 1,378,594.
5. ↑ "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHN4-CK2 : 4 November 2017), Elwood H Smith and Sarah J Watterson, ; citing Marriage, , Delaware, Delaware, United States, various county courts and registers, Pennslyvannia; FHL microfilm 1,378,594.
6. ↑ Publication: Chester Times Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Of America Issue Date: August 22, 1958 https://newspaperarchive.com/chester-times-aug-22-1958-p-7/
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M61K-1DL : accessed 13 May 2019), Ellwood Smith, Aston, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing ED 112, sheet 3A, line 18, family 55, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1560; FHL microfilm 1,821,560.
8. ↑ Chester Times Chester, PA Wednesday, August 13, 1924 Page 5 Village Green Mrs. Edward Farr of Birmingham, Alabama, is visiting her mother and sister, Mrs. James Watterson and Mrs. Elwood Smith. .... Thirteen Boy Scouts, accompanied by two adults, returned to their homes in Chester, on Saturday, after a week of camp life on the farm of Elwood Smith. The youngsters enjoyed all the pleasures of the country, including the old swimming hole. The boys are all members of a Sunday school class from the First Baptist church, Chester. Their teacher accompanied them. On their Sunday in camp they attended Mount Hope M. E. Sunday school. Over one hundred relatives and friends visited the boys during their stay.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHS4-377 : accessed 13 May 2019), Elwood Smith, Aston, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 4, sheet 6A, line 47, family 141, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2029; FHL microfilm 2,341,763.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQF8-98Z : 15 March 2018), Elwood H Smith, Aston Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 23-4, sheet 28A, line 10, family 480, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 3487.
11. ↑ Chester Times Chester, Pennsylvania Monday, August 9, 1937 https://newspaperarchive.com/chester-times-aug-09-1937-p-10/ Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Smith, Sr., Elwood Smith Jr., James Smith and Mary Smith, of Village Green, left on Saturday for a motor trip to California. The Smiths are being accompanied by Mr. Smith's father, William Smith, of Los Angeles, Cal., who has been their guest for some time.
12. ↑ Chester Times Chester, PA Monday, January 9, 1939 page 8 SMITH-FRITZ Miss Isabelle Fritz of Aston Mills, and Elwood Smith of Village Green, were married on Saturday afternoon in Mt. Hope Methodist, Episcopal Church. The ceremony was performed at 1 o'clock by Rev. Leo P. Zook, of Ross Street Methodist Episcopal Church, of Lancaster, assisted by Rev. Harry H. Truax, pastor of Mt. Hope Methodist Episcopal Church. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Walter Fritz. She wore a gown of white lace made en train over satin with cowl neck, and long sleeves ending in points over her hands. She also wore a flowing veil of tulle and lace, and carried a bouquet of white rose. Miss Dorothy Turner, of Hall's Corner, was the maid of honor and only attendant. She wore a gown of sea blue taffeta made on crinoline lines with a full skirt and short puffed sleeves with matching accessories. Miss Turner carried a bouquet of pink roses. Samuel Tyrens, of Ridley Park, was best man, and the ushers were Walter Fritz, a brother of the bride, and James Smith, a brother of the bridegroom. Harry Kailer, of Chelsea, sang "I Love You Truly," and "Because." Norman Hall, who was the organist for the wedding march, was the accompanist. The bride's mother wore a dress of teal blue with matching accessories and a corsage of orchids. The bridegroom's mother wore a dress of teal blue with black accessories and a corsage of orchids. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride. After a short wedding trip to New York, Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside on Knowllton road. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fritz and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Smith.
13. ↑ Delaware County Daily Times Chester, PA Saturday, November 26, 1960 Page 8 People in the News VILLAGE GREEN -- Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood H. Smith of Old Pennell Road, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next Saturday at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. in Habbersett Hall of Mount Hope Methodist Church. Their children, Ellwood W. of Convent Road; James W. of Riddlewood and Mrs. Mary Smith Chandler of Concord, and their six grandchildren, will be the hosts. The Smiths were married in First Baptist Church, Chester, by Rev. J. M. Childrey. The bride of yesteryear was Miss Sarah Watterson of Upland. Still actively self-employed in building, Mr. Smith attends Mt. Hope Church where he is a member of the board and a trustee.
14. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #182862088
15. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #182862076

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 01 October 2018, 00:37), entry for Ellwood H Smith(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:L19T-VY1); contributed by various users.