Looking for death, burial, family of Christopher and Elizabeth Smith, Northhampton, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. In particular searching for Erwin Smith.

Erwin Smith, b. Nov 1875, Pennsylvania, is living (1900 census) in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, with Charles Smith. Tracking in the census shows only one Erwin Smith, b. PA, with both parents b. PA, in this time range, is s/o Christopher and Elizabeth Smith, in 1880 census, Northhampton, Somerset Co, PA.

1880 census, Northhampton, Somerset Co, PA, Children of Christopher (28) and Elizabeth A (26) are Charles (1871), Wm Albert (1877), Erwin (1875) and Hester A (Jan 1880). Living next door are Mary A Smith age 60 and Nathanial Smith age 20.

Mailing address, 1405 Hunt Rd, Mayville, Michigan 48744

This would appear to be the same man as you found in the 1900 census:

1910 United States Federal Census
about Erwin E Smith
Name: Erwin E Smith
Age in 1910: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse's Name: Charlotte L
Home in 1910: Indianfields, Tuscola, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Erwin E Smith 34, blacksmith
Charlotte L Smith 32, wife, b Canada
Marice B Smith 9, son, b MI
Hazel A Smith 6, daughter, b MI
Estella A Smith 4, daughter, b MI

Following could also be same man:

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Erwin Eugune Smith
Name: Erwin Eugune Smith
15 Grant Court
City: Detroit
County: Wayne
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1876
Race: White
Occupation: blacksmith, Dodge Bros., Detroit
Nearest Contact: Stella Smith (wife*)
medium height/slender build; brown eyes/brown hair
Roll: 2023958
DraftBoard: 5
Sept 12, 1918
* Stella could be the daughter & 'wife' written in error

Yes, I agree. Erwin Smith is the only clue I have to my Smith ancestors in Pennsylvania. I need to find his Pennsylvania ancestors for a trail to take. I hope to prove or disprove that he is related to David Smith who was born in Pennsylvania, married in Lansing, Tompkins Co, NY, about 1828, and moved to Oakland County, Michigan by 1831. David Smith is the Grandfather of Charles Smith, the family Erwin was living with in Tuscola County, Michigan. Thanks for the assistance.

Hi,

I have been researching the John Quick House that was at 134 Ellington Street in Caro, Michigan. It is now the Caro Roadhouse Museum and has been relocated to the corner of Almer and Congress Streets in Caro.

John Quick married Charlotte Smith in 1921. He was 42, and she was 42, also, as per the Cass City Chronicle.

John and Charlotte Quick are in the 1930 Census with John having a step-daughter named Estella, so I'm sure Charlotte was the widow of Erwin Smith.

Mark R.Putnam

Michigan marriage licenses are online at the LDS family pilot record search. Go to http://www.familysearch.org and under search records click on the pilot option and download.

The marriage license for Erwin SMITH and Charlotte ALLISON from December 31, 1900 with marriage January 2, 1901 is there. Erwin's parents are listed as John SMITH and Sarah CLADER.

Enjoy,
Karen