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James B. Smith

Robert Forest Carr

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Marie Lucile Bonham

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Samuel Dolson Carr

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Jessie Harriet Smalley

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Francis Marion Smalley

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Birth	23 August 1854	Francis Marion Smalley was born on 23 August 1854 in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio.
Marriage	27 May 1880	He and Sarah Clementine Purdy were married on 27 May 1880 in Mercer County, Ohio,1
Death	20 January 1934	He died on 20 January 1934 in Mercer County, Ohio,

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1. [S1010] Ohio County Marriages, 1789 - 2016: p. 3; County Court Houses, Filmed by Family History Library, FHL Film, Ohio

Sarah Clementine Purdy

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Birth	20 August 1853	Sarah Clementine Purdy was born on 20 August 1853 in Mercer County, Ohio.
Marriage	27 May 1880	Francis Marion Smalley and she were married on 27 May 1880 in Mercer County, Ohio,1
Death	8 April 1949	She died on 8 April 1949 in Celina, Mercer County, Ohio,

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1. [S1010] Ohio County Marriages, 1789 - 2016: p. 3; County Court Houses, Filmed by Family History Library, FHL Film, Ohio

Alban Purdy

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Mary Margaret Norman

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Richard Smalley

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1. [S1010] Richard Smalley and Harriet Wise, Ohio County Marriages, 1789 - 2016: Certificate No. 536, p. 232; County Court Houses, Filmed by Family History Library, FHL Film, Ohio
2. [S1010] Richard Smalley and Eliza Coil, Ohio County Marriages, 1789 - 2016: Vol 3, p.303
3. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Richard Smalley, ID = 104435981

Isaac Smalley

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Probate Record		Isaac was listed in probate records.
Birth	1769	He was born in 1769 in New Jersey.
Baptism	6 October 1771	He was baptized on 6 October 1771 at Neshanic Dutch Reformed Church in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.1,2
Marriage	about 1810	He and Priscilla Scott were married about 1810 Perhaps Priscilla was related to another early settler in Perry Township, James Scott. Hill's History of Ashland County, p. 149, says that the first carpenters in Perry Township were Isaac Smalley and James Scott. Based on probate records to settle Isaac's estate, he had 11 children who lived to adulthood: John Sophia (m. Eli D. Plants) ________ who married White and had Priscilla and June Catharine who m. Goudy Jesse Isaac Richard (m. Harriet) Priscilla (m. Asa S. Reed) David (m. Sarah) Henry (m. Mary) James (m. Catherine)
Relocation	about 1814	About 1814, Isaac Smalley moved to Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio. The early settlers for Perry Township listed in the History of Ashland County, OH, included Richard Smalley and John Pittinger and their families.3
Occupation	1817	In 1817 Isaac worked in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio, as the first carpenter in Perry Township.4
Census	1820	He appeared in the census 1820 in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio. Isaac is listed as: Isaac Smawley 2 males under 10 1 male 45 and up 3 females under 10 1 female 26-45 Neighbors: David Cunningham, Michael Rouch, Henry Brown, Archibald Findley, John Mowrey, Daniel Williams, William Enright Wayne County at that time. On other pages of Perry Township: John Pittinger, Thomas Pittenger, Henry Pittenger, Daniel Pittenger, John Smawley, Richard Smawley Image 2/4 on ancestry.
Death	29 April 1855	He died on 29 April 1855 in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio,
Burial	1855	He was buried in 1855 at Methodist Church Cemetery in Jeromesville, Ashland County, Ohio.5
Probate Record	5 March 1856	Isaac was listed in probate records on 5 March 1856 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, as follows: as reported in the Ashland States and Union. a Petition to sell land of Isaac Smalley, deceased. The legal notice in the newspaper listed the following parties to the petition: John Smalley, Administrator of Isaac Smalley dec'd Sophia Plants, Eli D. Plants, Priscilla White, Jane White, Rebecca White, heirs of Catharine Goudy, deceased; Margaret Ann Smalley, Jesse Smalley, _______ Smalley, heirs of Isaac Smalley, Jr. dec'd Richard Smalley and Harriet Smalley, his wife Asa S. Reed and Priscilla Reed, his wife David Smalley and Sarah Smalley, his wife Henry Smalley and Mary Smalley, his wife James Smalley and Catharine Smalley, his wife Priscilla Smalley, widow See attached for details.

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1. [S895] , "US Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989", database, Ancestry.com (https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6961), Holland Society of New York, Pompton Plains II, Book 69, p.221
2. [S1055] , "Neshanic Reformed Church Baptismal Records: Early Records 1762-1796", Somerset County Historical Quarterly, Vol. 1, Issues 2 - 3 (Between Apr 1912 and Jul 1912) (https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924087788315&view=1up&seq=151), p 222
3. [S896] George William Hill, History of Ashland County, Ohio (Williams Bros., 1880), 67; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/historyofashland00hill/page/n5 : accessed
4. [S896] Hill, History of Ashland County, Ohio, 239
5. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Isaac Smalley ID 43487151

Priscilla Scott

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Richard Smalley

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Note		FamilySearch family tree has a detailed tree of this family, and who they married.
Birth	1768	Richard Smalley was born in 1768 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Marriage	1792	He and Catharine Emmons were married in 1792 in Princeton, Mercer County, NJ, Thirteen children were listed in Richard's will in 1845. The marriage date and location is taken from a number of trees on the Pedigree Resource File on FamilySearch. These trees say Catherine's parents were Hendrick Emmons and Sarah Bergen, and carry those lines back to very early New York Dutch and in one case to the Brabant. These trees may or may not be accurate, but have no sourcing.1
Relocation	about 1813	About 1813, Richard Smalley moved to Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio. p. 66: "We learn, from pioneer tradition, that in 1813, 1814, 1815, the following new settlers arrived ..." and the book lists various Ohio locations and their early settlers. On page 67: "In Perry, Hugh Carr, Cornelius Dorland, Thomas Johnson, Joseph Chandler, Arthur Campbello, John Raver, Richard Smalley, Henry Worst and John Pittinger, with their families."1
Residence	1814	As of 1814 Richard lived in Ashland County, Ohio, based on Hill's "History of Ashland County, Ohio" (which was still Wayne County at this time), "The pioneers of Perry at that time (1814), are believed to have been John Carr, John Ewing, Joseph Chandler, Aaron Cory, John Cory, John Raver, Benjamin Emmons, James Scott, Richard Smalley, Henry Worst, Arthur Campbell, Cornelius Dorland, and John Jackson, who was the first justice of the peace." Richard's property as purchased from the federal government was 022N 015W, the NW 1/4 of Section 4. See attached. Based on census records and land records and county histories, Ashland County, Ohio, pioneers included: Richard Smalley John Smalley Henry Smalley (2) Isaac Smalley Peter Pittenger Daniel Pittenger John Pittenger (2)2
Census	1820	He appeared in the census 1820 in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio. Richard is listed as: Richard Smawley 4 males under 10 (Abraham) 2 males 10-16 (Isaac, Richard) 1 male 16-18 ? 2 males 16-26 (John, and ?) 1 male 45 and up 1 female under 10 (Catherine) 1 female 16-26 (Sophia, possibly married to Armstrong at this time?) 1 female 26-45 Possible that Sophia is married to John Armstrong and living with them, with 4 youngsters. However there is a young John Armstrong in Salt Creek Township, yound wife and a little girl. Neighbors, Anderson, Buchanon, Smith, Strouse, Blew, Baker, Cornel, Harpster.
Residence	1825	As of 1825 Richard lived in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio, Hill, in his History of Ashland County, lists all the voters of various townships as of 1825. In Perry, about 150 names are listed, including Richard Smalley and four other Smalleys: John, Henry, Isaac and another Henry, and four Pittingers: Peter, Daniel and two John's. (p. 95)2
Will	21 February 1845	He signed a will on 21 February 1845 in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio. Special Court of Common Pleas Febr 6th 1847 Be it remembered that in the record and proceedings of said Court then and there had among other things is the one following to wit. Estate of Richard Smalley Dec'd. The last Will and testament of Richard Smalley late of the County of Ashland Deceased was this day produced to the Court in writing and Isaac Cahill, a credible witness, thereupon being in open Court, was duly sworn and examined and whose testimony was taken in writing and signed and duly filed and it appearing to the Court from the above testimony of said witness that the said last will and testment was duly executed, that the Testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of soun d mind and memory, and that William Nelson the other subscribing witness to said will has left this state and removed to Ioway. It is ordered by the Court that the said last will and testament be admitted to probate and that the will together with the proof thereof be recorded by the Clerk of this Court. Which said last Will and testament in the words and figures following to wit. Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved wife Catharine Smalley in lieu of her dower the one third of all my Estate both real and personal during her natural life. Item 2nd. I give and devise to each of my children to wit. to Sarah Smalley, Sophia Smalley, Henry Smalley, Ann Smalley, John Smalley, Benjamin Smalley, Richard Smalley, Isaac Smalley, Abm. Smalley, Catharine Smalley, Joshua Smalley, Mathias Smalley, Jacob Smalley, share and share alike with this difference, that the sum of one hundred & sixty dollars is to be charged to Henry Smalley, the sum of one hundred sixty dollars is to be charged to Benjamin Smalley, the sum of one hundred dollars to be charged to Isaac Smalley, the sum of two hundred & fifty dollars to Joshua Smalley and the sum of one hundred dollars to Mathias Smalley, which is to come out of their respective shares.   It is also my will that John Smalley shall be charged with one hundred dollars, that Richard Smalley shall be charged with one hundred dollars,& Jacob Smalley my youngest son shall be charged with the sum of one hundred dollars, which several sums are to be taken out of their respective shares. It is my wish that my land should after my death be divided in small lots such as can be agreed upon by my heirs but if they can not agree to divide then to sell the same without a division. Item 3rd. It is also my will that my wife Catharine shall have my Buggy Buffalo robe and her choice in my horses over and above her share (as above). Item 4th. I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Henry Smalley & Jacob Smalley, Executors of this my last will and testament, hereby authorinsing and empowering them to compromise as just release and discharge in such manner as they shall think proper the debts and claims due me.  I do also authorise and empower than if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as they shall think proper all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge & deliver in fee simple.  I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of February A.D. 1845. Richard Smalley Witnesses: William Nelson Isaac Cahill3
Death	12 May 1845	He died on 12 May 1845 in Perry Township, Wayne County, Ohio,
Burial	14 May 1845	He was buried on 14 May 1845 at Lucas Cemetery in Lattasburg, Wayne County, Ohio.
Probate Record	1845	Richard was listed in probate records in 1845 in Wayne County, Ohio. There is a 60-image probate record for Richard, S-140, Wayne County OH Estates 1812-1917, No's S113-S177, starting at Image 1639 of 3413. Jacob and Henry Smalley were the administrators of the estate. The papers show the decedent's inventory, auction of household items (with purchasers), claims presented, and payments made. Searching in these papers for other Catherines, looking for possible married name of daughter Catherine. Catharine Vantilburg (rec'd for medical svcs, looks like she may be widow of Dr. John Vantilburg) John Moon Philip Harman Henry Grindle John Helman Michael Rizer Catharine Ghorn (1672/3413. Hard to read. For labor during illness) The property taxes are charged on Section 22, Twp 22, Range 15, 320 acres. (1692)

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1. [S896] George William Hill, History of Ashland County, Ohio (Williams Bros., 1880), 336; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/historyofashland00hill/page/n5 : accessed
2. [S896] Hill, History of Ashland County, Ohio, 72
3. [S1053] Ohio, United States, image 33-34 p. 22-25; "Ohio, U.S. Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998", digital images, Ancestry, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8801/)

Hendrick Smalley

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Birth	23 October 1765	Hendrick Smalley was born on 23 October 1765 in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
Baptism	17 May 1767	He was baptized on 17 May 1767 at Neshanic Dutch Reformed Church in Neshanic, Somerset County, New Jersey. Witnesses Hendrick and Maria Piepenser1
Death	14 February 1839	He died on 14 February 1839 in Hopewell, Cumberland County, New Jersey,

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1. [S1055] , "Neshanic Reformed Church Baptismal Records: Early Records 1762-1796", Somerset County Historical Quarterly, Vol. 1, Issues 2 - 3 (Between Apr 1912 and Jul 1912) (https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924087788315&view=1up&seq=151), p 222

Chad Garner

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Kenneth W. Garner

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Beatrice Mae Richards

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Mabel Mae Smalley

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William George Washington Smalley

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Mary Paulina Bentley

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Susanna Wiley

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Sarah A. Davis

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1. [S896] George William Hill, History of Ashland County, Ohio (Williams Bros., 1880), 334; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/historyofashland00hill/page/n5 : accessed

Catharine Emmons

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1. [S896] George William Hill, History of Ashland County, Ohio (Williams Bros., 1880), 336; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/historyofashland00hill/page/n5 : accessed
2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Lucas Cemetery, Lattasburg, OH

Richard Smalley

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Note		Hill's History of Ashland County says that Richard was the eighth child and fifth son of Richard and Catharine (Emmond) Smalley.
Birth	1805	Richard Smalley was born in 1805 in Jefferson County, Ohio. Familysearch tree says he was born 1810 in Pennsylvania.1
Marriage	9 April 1840	He and Ardilla Vantilburg were married on 9 April 1840 in Richland County, Ohio, Richard and Ardilla had nine children: Henry C. John W., soldier, died in St. Louis "in the service of his country" Daniel, soldier, killed at Athens, Georgia Richard V Jacob (died in infancy) Silas W. Dr. Benjamin F. infant (died in infancy) William E. William and Silas farmed with their father.1
Census	1860	He appeared in the census 1860 in Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio. Richard is listed as: Richard Smalley (age 55, Farmer, $9600 real estate, $1300 personal estate, born in Ohio) Ardilla (age 41) Henry (age 19) John (age 17) Daniel (age 15) Richard (age 13) Silas (age 9) Benjamin F. (age 5) Ellmore (age 11 months) All born in Ohio Catherine (age 84, born in Virginia)
Biography	1880	In 1880: George Hill, in his History of Ashland County, includes a short bio of Richard Smalley: "Richard Smalley was the eighth child and fifth son of Richard and Catharine (Emmond) Smalley. The father was a native of New Jersey, and the mother of Virginia. Their first settlement in Ohio was in Jefferson county, where our subject was born. They moved into Ashland county about the year 1820, and settled on the farm which is still in the possession of their son, Richard. A half-section of land was his first purchase, on which he built a log cabin and commenced his pioneer life in earnest. At this time, the now beautiful fields of Perry township were a dense wilderness and it took courage and a brave heart to face the hardships they had to undergo. Our subject left home before reaching his majority, and worked as a farm hand for Captain Andrews, of Ashland, continuing at this ten or fifteen years. Then he bought a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, near Olivesburgh. After making several purchases of land, and as often changing his residence, he was married to Ardilla Vantilburg, of this county, in the year 1840. To them have been born nine children, five of whom are living. Their names are as follows: Henry C., who was a soldier in the hundred-day service; John W., who was a brave soldier, and died in St. Louis in the service of his country, and now lies buried in his native county; Daniel, who was a soldier, and was killed at Athens, his remains now lying somewhere in the "sunny south," in an unknown, but not forgotten, grave, his body never having been found; Richard V.; Jacob, who died in infancy; Silas W.; Dr. Benjamin F.; one, an infant, unnamed; and William E. Two only live at home -- William and Silas. Although not members of any church organization, Mr. and Mrs. Smalley are peace-loving and law-abiding citizens. By dint of hard work, industry, and a wise economy, Mr. Smalley has risen from a poor man to be one of the thriftiest and most substantial farmers of Perry township. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smalley come from old pioneer stock, and to them posterity will look with mingled pleasure and pride for the results they have achieved.1
Death	24 March 1895	He died on 24 March 1895 in Perry Township, Richland County, Ohio,2

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1. [S896] George William Hill, History of Ashland County, Ohio (Williams Bros., 1880), 336; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/historyofashland00hill/page/n5 : accessed
2. [S963] "Family Search Online One-World Family Tree", database, Family Search, Ancestry.com (familysearch.org), Richard Smalley LV6H-RXK; undocumented and unnamed family tree submitted;

Ardilla Vantilburg

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9 April 1840

Richard Smalley and Ardilla Vantilburg were married on 9 April 1840 in Richland County, Ohio, Richard and Ardilla had nine children: Henry C. John W., soldier, died in St. Louis "in the service of his country" Daniel, soldier, killed at Athens, Georgia Richard V Jacob (died in infancy) Silas W. Dr. Benjamin F. infant (died in infancy) William E. William and Silas farmed with their father.1

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1. [S896] George William Hill, History of Ashland County, Ohio (Williams Bros., 1880), 336; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/historyofashland00hill/page/n5 : accessed