An American Family History

Samuel Rhea Smith was born December 13, 1822 in Piney Flats, Sullivan County, Tennessee. His parents were John Smith and Catharine Humphreys.

Samuel married Martha Jane Cross about 1842.

Samuel and Jane's children included:
George Washington Smith (1842, married Amanda Boyd),
David Simon Smith (1845, married Sarah Fina Goodman and Darcadia Boyd),
Eliza Ann Smith Vernon (1847, married James Polk Vernon),
Margaret J. Smith (1849, married Elbert J. Smith),
Martha Catherine Smith Clinkenbeard (1858, married Robert Tolliver Clinkenbeard), and
William Charles (Charley) Smith (1865, married Sarah Matilda (Tilda) Benton).

In 1850 the Samuel Smith household was in Division 1 of Sullivan County, Tennessee. The household consisted of Saml age 27, Martha age 24, George age 7, Simon age 6, Eliza age 4, and Margaret age 1.

During the Civil War, their son, David Simon, enlisted in the Union army.

Samuel and Martha moved to Lebanon, Spring Hollow Township, Laclede County, Missouri. They were there in 1870. The household included Samuel R. age 48, Martha J. age 45, David S. age 25, Margaret J. age 20, Martha C. age 14, and Charles C. age 5.

Jane died on January 20, 1908 and Samuel died May 3, 1909 in Lebanon.

Samuel and Martha were laid to rest in theBlackfoot-Atchley Cemetery.

Children of John Smith and Catherine Humphries MaryAnn Smith George Washington Smith Elizabeth (Bettie) Smith Deck John Humphreys Smith King Henry Smith Polly Eliza Smith Webb Prince David Smith. Nancy Ann Cross Smith Massengill Samuel Rhea Smith Josiah Smith William Hart Smith