Source Citations for Gilbert Palmer Smith
The source descriptions are noted at the top of the page. Following them are detailed citation references.
Note that these are only source citations and reference details, and do not necessarily establish a fact beyond dispute. They are, however, sufficient (either individually or in combination) to make the compiler believe the associated facts are true.
Source Citations
book-history-of-concord-1883: Erasmus Briggs, History of the Original Town of Concord, Being the Present Towns of Concord, Collins, N. Collins, and Sardinia, Erie County, New York; Rochester, N.Y. : Union and Advertiser Co.'s Print, 1883; book image (PDF), Internet Archive (https://archive.org: accessed 20 Apr 2018); original held by Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896: A Memorial and Biographical Record of Iowa, Volume 1; Marceline, Missouri: Walsworth Publishing Co., 1978; book image (PDF), Google Books (http://books.google.com: accessed 19 Apr 2018); reprint of 1896 edition published Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1896; provided by the University of Wisconsin at Madison
census-us-1840-ps-ny-erie-collins-144: 1840 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Erie County, Collins, page 144; 1840 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 3 Aug 2018) 〉 "New York 〉 Erie 〉 Collins" images 39-40; citing "Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, NARA microfilm publication M704, roll 280 (of 580), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C." [FHL microfilm 0017186]
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b: 1850 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Erie County, Collins, page 290B (stamped on page 290A) or 580 (penned); 1850 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 4 August 2018) 〉 "New York 〉 Erie〉 Collins" image 16; citing “Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 499 (of 1009), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157: 1860 U.S. Census, population schedule, Iowa, Cedar County, Iowa Township, page 157; 1860 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 February 2007) 〉 "Iowa 〉 Cedar 〉 Iowa" image 21; citing “Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, NARA microfilm publication M653 (1438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 803314]
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6: 1880 U.S. Census, population schedule, Iowa, Cedar County, Iowa Township, enumeration district 354, page 6 (form/penned) or 167B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1880 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 12 August 2018) 〉 "Iowa 〉 Cedar 〉 Iowa 〉 354" image 6; citing “Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 331 (of 1454), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Iowa, Guthrie County, Seely Township, enumeration district 63, sheet 1A (form/penned) or page 131A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) 〉 "Iowa 〉 Guthrie 〉 Seeley 〉 District 0063" image 1; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240434]
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-waukon-172: 1925 Iowa State Census, Allamakee County, Waukon Township; Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836–1925, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 10 Apr 2007) 〉 "1925 〉 Allamakee 〉 Waukon" images 172-174; citing “Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest” [Page numbers are not visible.]
death-mary-maris-1931: Certificate of Death for Mary E Maris (1931); Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1972, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 7 Sep 2023), “〉 Death Certificates 〉 1931”, image 351; citing “State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904”
family-barak-smith-family-bible-register: Family bible registry entries for the family of Barak Smith; photocopy, privately held [Most entries are believed to have been made by Barak and Mary Smith. Entries are separated by inconsistent types of lines, and not all entries have individuals or couples; several are informational.]
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree: Family tree wall hanging for Gilbert Palmer Smith; created and update from the mid-1800s through 1900; privately held
interview-{private}-2009: Notes from telephone conversation with {private}, 21 Jul 2009; privately held
misc-spear-date-notebook: Spear birth and death date notebook; multiple contributors; privately held
research-ancestor-chart-of-george-spear: {private} Engelmann, Ancestor Chart of George E. Spear, privately printed 1988; privately held
Source Reference Details
Name Details
book-history-of-concord-1883:
Reference Detail: Page 679 (PDF page 697)
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
misc-spear-date-notebook:
Reference Detail: Page 13 - September Births, Page 27 - July Deaths
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Page 43 (PDF page 62)
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert Smith).
census-us-1840-ps-ny-erie-collins-144:
Reference Detail: Line 3
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 18, dwelling 114
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157:
Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 1066
Comment Detail: Source inludes name (Gilbert Smith).
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 34, dwelling 57
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Line 5, dwelling 1
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-waukon-172:
Reference Detail: Line 63 [note that line numbers on this page start at 61]
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert P. Smith).
family-barak-smith-family-bible-register:
Reference Detail: Births page 1, left side, entries 1,3,6
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Gilbert Palmer [Smith]).
Birth Details
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Page 43 (PDF page 62)
Comment Detail: Source includes location ("native of Vermont").
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 18, dwelling 114
Comment Detail: Source includes age (9th mo 19th 1812) and location (Vermont).
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157:
Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 1066
Comment Detail: Source includes age (47) and location (Vermont). Using the official census date of 1 Jun 1860 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1812 to 1 Jun 1813.
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 34, dwelling 57
Comment Detail: Source includes age (67) and location (Vermont). Using the official census date of 1 June 1880 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1812 to 1 June 1813.
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Line 5, dwelling 1
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Sept/1812), age (87), and location (Vermont). Using his age and the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1812 to 1 June 1813, which encompasses the given date.
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-waukon-172:
Reference Detail: Line 63 [note that line numbers on this page start at 61]
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Vermont).
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Danby, Vermont).
family-barak-smith-family-bible-register:
Reference Detail: Births page 1, left side, entry 6
Comment Detail: Source includes date (19 of 9mo 1812) and location ([Danby], Vt.).
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (〈conflict〉) and city (Danby [, Vermont]). The state is difficult to read. See research notes for conflict details.
misc-spear-date-notebook:
Reference Detail: Page 13 - September Births
Comment Detail: Source includes date ([September] 19 [...] 1812).
Death Details
family-barak-smith-family-bible-register:
Reference Detail: Deaths page, right side, entry 4
Comment Detail: Source includes date (19th day of 7th mo 1900) and location (Guthriey [Guthrie], Iowa).
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
Comment Detail: Source includes date ([see Research Notes for conflict]).
misc-spear-date-notebook:
Reference Detail: Page 27 - July Deaths
Comment Detail: Source includes date ([July] 19 [...] 1900).
Father Details
family-barak-smith-family-bible-register:
Reference Detail: Births page 1, left side, entries 1,3,6
Comment Detail: Source identifies Gilbet Palmer [Smith] as a child of Barak Smith. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
Mother Details
family-barak-smith-family-bible-register:
Reference Detail: Births page 1, left side, entries 2,3,6
Comment Detail: Source identifies Gilbert Palmer [Smith] as a child of Mary Palmer Smith. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
Marriage Details
book-history-of-concord-1883:
Reference Detail: Page 679 (PDF page 697)
Comment Detail: Source includes year (1837).
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-waukon-172:
Reference Detail: Line 63 [note that line numbers on this page start at 61]
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Collins, New York).
family-barak-smith-family-bible-register:
Reference Detail: Marriages page, left side, entry 4
Comment Detail: Source notes that Gilbert P. Smith married Lydia Palmerton.
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (10th mo 4th 1837), and location (Collins [, New York]).
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 34,35, dwelling 57
Comment Detail: Source identifies Clarissa Smith as the wife of Gilbert P. Smith.
family-barak-smith-family-bible-register:
Reference Detail: Marriages page, right side, entry 4
Comment Detail: Source notes that Gilbert P. Smith married Clarrisy Rathbone.
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (9th 4th 1850) of marriage of G.P. Smith and Clarissa R. Smith, and Clarissa is explicitly noted as the second wife of G.P. Smith. The month notation is missing in the date, but comparisons with other entries on this record in this same hand suggest 9th [September] should be treated as the month.
Miscellaneous Facts Details “Events”
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Page 44 (PDF page 63)
Comment Detail: Source gives a rough year ([about 1853]) and location (Cedar county, Iowa). The year is approximate based on their moving when daughter Mary was six years old.
Miscellaneous Facts Details “Attributes”
census-us-1840-ps-ny-erie-collins-144:
Reference Detail: Line 3
Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 June 1840) and location (Collins, Erie County, New York).
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 18, dwelling 114
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 June 1850) and occupation (shop joiner).
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 18, dwelling 114
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 June 1850) and location (Collins in the County of Erie State of New York).
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157:
Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 1066
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jun 1860) and occupation (farmer).
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157:
Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 1066
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jun 1860) and location (Iowa Township, Cedar County, Iowa).
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 34, dwelling 57
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jun 1880) and location (Iowa Township, in the County of Cedar, State of Iowa).
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Page 43 (PDF page 62)
Comment Detail: Source includes date ("now" [for a book published in 1896]) and location (Wichita, Iowa).
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Line 5, dwelling 1
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 June 1900) and location (Seeley Township, County: Guthrie, State: Iowa).
General Notes Details
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 26,34,35, dwelling 57
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Line 5, dwelling 1
Research Notes Details
census-us-1840-ps-ny-erie-collins-144:
Reference Detail: Line 3
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 18, dwelling 114
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157:
Reference Detail: Line 29, dwelling 1066
interview-{private}-2009:
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family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
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research-ancestor-chart-of-george-spear:
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