Source Citations for Mary Elizabeth 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
birth-lilly-maris-1869: Delayed birth certificate for Lillie Clarisa Maris (1869); Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1940, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 10 May 2018) ⟩ “100001–105000” image 651; citing “Cedar County, Iowa, record number 100645, Iowa State Department of Health, filed 14 May 1945; State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa”
book-maris-family-in-the-us-1885: George L. Maris and Annie M. Maris (compilers), The Maris Family in the United States: A Record of the Descendants of George and Alice Maris, 1683–1885; West Chester, Pennsylvania: F. S. Hickman, 1885; book image (PDF), Google Books (http://books.google.com: accessed 20 Apr 2018), held by General Library of University of Michigan [Source includes abstracts from wills and other documents, along with interviews with contemporary descendants.]
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-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-1870-ps-ia-cedar-springdale-23: 1870 U.S. Census, population schedule, Iowa, Cedar County, Springdale Township, page 23 (form) or page 350[A] (stamped); 1870 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 12 August 2018) ⟩ "Iowa ⟩ Cedar ⟩ Springdale" image 23; citing “Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 380 (of 1761), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 545879]
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-jefferson-31: 1925 Iowa State Census, Allamakee County, Jefferson Township; Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836–1925, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 Dec 2007) ⟩ "1925 ⟩ Allamakee ⟩ Jefferson" images 31-33; 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.]
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-george-maris-1915: Death Certificate for George J. Maris (1915); Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 31 Mar 2021) ⟩ “Utah Deaths, 1900-1951 ⟩ ALL ⟩ Cache County - Salt Lake County, 1915” image 690; citing “State Board of Health, Utah, number 15 (600), filed 4 Dec 1915”
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-gilbert-smith-family-tree: Family tree wall hanging for Gilbert Palmer Smith; created and update from the mid-1800s through 1900; privately held
interview-cora-mcquisten-2007: Email conversation with Cora Ethel (Spear) McQuisten, 1 Dec 2007; privately held
obituary-george-maris-1915: Obituary for George Jenkins Maris (1915); “G. J. Maris Dies”; Community History Archive / Guthrie Center (https://guthriecenter.advantage-preservation.com: accessed 24 Aug 2021), selection “Guthrie Times ⟩ 1915 ⟩ December 1915 ⟩ 18” page 4; citing “The Guthrie Times (Guthrie Center, Iowa), 18 Nov 1915 (Thursday), page 4, column 1” [Pages 4-5 seem to be duplicated as pages 6-7.]
periodical-wichita-church-bicentennial-1976: “Wichita Church Bicentennial Honors Past, Present Members, Friends” by Mrs. Lloyd Weigel, event description; Bayard News (Bayard, Iowa), database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 29 Apr 2018) ⟩ “1976 ⟩ June ⟩ 10” image 5; citing “The Bayard News (Bayard, Guthrie County, Iowa), 10 Jun 1976 (Thursday), page 5, column 1”
Source Reference Details
Name Details
birth-lilly-maris-1869:
Comment Detail: Source includes maiden name (Mary E. Smith).
death-george-maris-1915:
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (Mary Maris).
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source includes married name (Mary E. Maris).
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Mary Smith).
interview-cora-mcquisten-2007:
Reference Detail: Message #2.
Comment Detail: Source includes married name (Mary Elizabeth Smith Maris).
book-maris-family-in-the-us-1885:
Reference Detail: Page 66 (PDF page 139)
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Mary Smith).
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Page 43 (PDF page 62)
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Mary E. Smith).
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 23, dwelling 114
Comment Detail: Source includes name (⟨spelling⟩ Smith). See research notes for spelling details.
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157:
Reference Detail: Line 35, dwelling 1066
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Mary Smith).
census-us-1870-ps-ia-cedar-springdale-23:
Reference Detail: Line 17, dwelling 188
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (Mary E. Maris).
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 27, dwelling 57
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (Mary E. Maris).
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Line 2, dwelling 1
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Mary E. Maris).
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 married name (Mary E. Maris).
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-jefferson-31:
Reference Detail: Line 30
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Mary Smith) in entry for her daughter.
Birth Details
birth-lilly-maris-1869:
Comment Detail: Source includes age (22). Using Lilli's birth date of 26 Nov 1869 gives a birth date range from 27 Nov 1846 to 26 Nov 1847.
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Page 43 (PDF page 62)
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Erie county, New York).
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 23, dwelling 114
Comment Detail: Source includes age (2) and location (New York). Using the official census date of 1 June 1850 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1847 to 1 June 1848.
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157:
Reference Detail: Line 35, dwelling 1066
Comment Detail: Source includes age (⟨conflict⟩) and location (New York). See research notes for conflict details.
census-us-1870-ps-ia-cedar-springdale-23:
Reference Detail: Line 17, dwelling 188
Comment Detail: Source includes age (22) and location (New York). Using the official census date of 1 June 1870 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1847 to 1 June 1848.
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 27, dwelling 57
Comment Detail: Source includes age (32) and location (New York). Using the official census date of 1 June 1880 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1847 to 1 June 1848.
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Line 2, dwelling 1
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Aug/1847), age (52), and location (New York). Using her age and the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1847 to 1 June 1848, 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 age (77) and location (New York). Since the official census date is 1 Jan 1925, age is presumed to be as of birthday in 1924, which gives a birth year of 1847.
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-jefferson-31:
Reference Detail: Line 30
Comment Detail: Source includes age (77) and location (Vermont). Since the official census date is 1 Jan 1925, age is presumed to be as of birthday in 1924, which gives a birth year of 1847.
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Aug 21, 1847) and location (Collins, New York).
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (8th mo 21st 1847).
Death Details
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Dec 12, 1931) and location (County: Allamakee; State: Iowa; Township Jefferson)
Father Details
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Pages 43-44 (PDF pages 62-63)
Comment Detail: Source implies Mary E. Maris as a child of Gilbert Smith. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-waukon-172:
Reference Detail: Line 63 [note that line numbers on this page start at 61]
Comment Detail: Source identifies Gilbert P. Smith as the father of Mary Maris. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source identifies Gilbert P. Smith as the father of Mary E. Maris. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
Mother Details
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Pages 43-44 (PDF pages 62-63)
Comment Detail: Source implies Mary E. Maris as a child of Lydia (Palmerton) Smith. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-waukon-172:
Reference Detail: Line 63 [note that line numbers on this page start at 61]
Comment Detail: Source identifies Lydia Palmerton as the mother of Mary Maris. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source identifies Lydia Palmerton as the mother of Mary E. Maris. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
Marriage Details
book-maris-family-in-the-us-1885:
Reference Detail: Page 66 (PDF page 139)
Comment Detail: Source includes date (6, 2, 1865).
book-memorial-record-of-iowa-v1-1896:
Reference Detail: Page 43 (PDF page 62)
Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 2, 1865) and location (Spring Dale, Cedar county, Iowa).
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Lines 1,2, dwelling 1
Comment Detail: Source identifies Mary E. Maris as the wife of George J. Maris and the number of years married (⟨conflict⟩) for both. See research notes for Mary or George for conflict details.
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-jefferson-31:
Reference Detail: Line 30
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Iowa).
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source identifies Mary E. Maris as the widow of George J. Marisl
family-gilbert-smith-family-tree:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (6mo 2nd 1865) of marriage between George J. Maris and Mary Smith.
obituary-george-maris-1915:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 2, 1865).
Miscellaneous Facts Details “Events”
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source notes date of "burial, cremation, removal" (Dec 15, 1931) and location (Wichita, Iowa).
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 her moving when she was six years old.
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 official census date (1 Jan 1925) and years (71) in state (Iowa).
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source notes Mary was a resident of Jefferson for about 1 years and 6 months before she died (about Jun 1930). Source notes that the she fractured her hip on July 7-30 in Allamakee, Iowa, suggesting she fell after moving there.
Miscellaneous Facts Details “Attributes”
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 23, 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 34, dwelling 1066
Comment Detail: Source includes date (1 Jun 1860) and location (Iowa Township, Cedar County, Iowa).
census-us-1870-ps-ia-cedar-springdale-23:
Reference Detail: Line 17, dwelling 188
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jun 1870) and location (Springdale Township, in the County of Cedar, State of Iowa).
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 27, dwelling 57
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jun 1880) and location (Iowa Township, in the County of Cedar, State of Iowa).
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Line 2, dwelling 1
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 June 1900) and location (Seeley Township, County: Guthrie, State: Iowa).
death-george-maris-1915:
Comment Detail: Source includes death date (November 10, 1915) and location (Elgin, County: Grand [, Utah]).
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 official census date (1 Jan 1925) and occupation (domestic services).
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 official census date (1 Jan 1925) and location (Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa).
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 official census date (1 Jan 1925) and church affiliation (Protestant).
death-mary-maris-1931:
Comment Detail: Source identfiies residence (usual place of abode) as Waukon, Ia about 1 year and 6 months before she died (about Jun 1930).
General Notes Details
census-us-1880-ps-ia-cedar-354-6:
Reference Detail: Line 26-36, dwelling 57
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-waukon-172:
Reference Detail: Line 63 [note that line numbers on this page start at 61]
periodical-wichita-church-bicentennial-1976:
(no additional information)
Research Notes Details
census-us-1850-ps-ny-erie-collins-290b:
Reference Detail: Line 23, dwelling 114
census-us-1860-ps-ia-cedar-iowa-157:
Reference Detail: Line 35, dwelling 1066
census-us-1900-ps-ia-guthrie-63-1a:
Reference Detail: Lines 1,2, dwelling 1
census-us-ia-1925-allamakee-jefferson-31:
Reference Detail: Line 30
Comment Detail: Source includes married name (Lilly Stillwell).