Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameRuth Christy 
Birth10 Sep 1826, Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada
Death19 May 1904, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
BurialPark Cem, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
MemoBl 21 Lot 22 Sp 9
Misc. Notes
her parents were both born in NY
[Obituary] CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS - 19 May 1904
DEATH OF MRS. RUTH SMITH
Passed Away at 2:40 This Morning -Funeral Arrangements
Mrs. Ruth Smith, who suffered a stroke of paralysis about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, passed away at 2:40 this morning at her home, 719 Olive Street.
Mrs. Smith was born in Prince Edward, Canada 78 years ago and with her husband and family moved to Cherokee, Iowa in 1869 where they resided until 13 years ago when she with her husband removed to the present home in Carthage.
Of her ten children, who have all grown to manhood and womanhood. Edwin Smith, W. P. and Misses Anna and Ruth are residents of Carthage, the others residing at a distance.
The funeral services conducted by Dr. Jeffrey, will take place from the residence at 2:30 tomorrow, and the remains will be interred in Park Cemetery beside those of her husband who died some four years ago.
[Obituary] CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS - 19 May 1904
DEATH OF MRS. RUTH SMITH
Passed Away at 2:40 This Morning -Funeral Arrangements
Mrs. Ruth Smith, who suffered a stroke of paralysis about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, passed away at 2:40 this morning at her home, 719 Olive Street.
Mrs. Smith was born in Prince Edward, Canada 78 years ago and with her husband and family moved to Cherokee, Iowa in 1869 where they resided until 13 years ago when she with her husband removed to the present home in Carthage.
Of her ten children, who have all grown to manhood and womanhood. Edwin Smith, W. P. and Misses Anna and Ruth are residents of Carthage, the others residing at a distance.
The funeral services conducted by Dr. Jeffrey, will take place from the residence at 2:30 tomorrow, and the remains will be interred in Park Cemetery beside those of her husband who died some four years ago.
Spouses
Birth24 Jan 1820, Victoria, Hastings Co, Ontario, Canada
Death26 May 1900, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
BurialPark Cem, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
Memo Bl 21 Lot 22 Sp 10
FatherMatthias Smith (1786-1868)
MotherRebecca Rouse (1785-1871)
Misc. Notes
His children were born in Canada thru 1858, then in Illinois from 1860 thru 1867. Their grandchildren were all born in Iowa, starting in 1876. He was the first white to settle in Amhearst Twp, near Cherokee, Iowa; homesteading in 1869. He was still living in Amhearst, IA in 1880.
[Obituary] CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS - 26 March 1900
DEATH OF MATHIAS SMITH
Aged and Respected Citizen Passed Away This Morning
Mathias Smith died at 8 o'clock this morning at his home, No 719 Olive Street, after a week's illness of stomach complaint. He was born in Ontario, Canada, 80 years ago, and moved to Carthage in 1891. He was an upright citizen and is greatly mourned by his widow and ten surviving children.
Those who are well known here are: Edwin Smith, W. P. Smith, who lives four miles southwest, Mrs. L. L. Chapman and Misses Anna and Ruth Smith.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 4 o'clock tomorrow, with interment in Park Cemetery.
[Obituary] CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS - 26 March 1900
DEATH OF MATHIAS SMITH
Aged and Respected Citizen Passed Away This Morning
Mathias Smith died at 8 o'clock this morning at his home, No 719 Olive Street, after a week's illness of stomach complaint. He was born in Ontario, Canada, 80 years ago, and moved to Carthage in 1891. He was an upright citizen and is greatly mourned by his widow and ten surviving children.
Those who are well known here are: Edwin Smith, W. P. Smith, who lives four miles southwest, Mrs. L. L. Chapman and Misses Anna and Ruth Smith.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 4 o'clock tomorrow, with interment in Park Cemetery.
MarriageFeb 1847, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada
ChildrenEdwin E. (1847-1928)
Adam Henry (1849-1938)
Nelson Willard (1850-1945)
Sarah Maria (Died as Child) (1852-1856)
William Phillip (1854-1922)
Lydia Lavina (1856-1940)
Edith Rebecca (1858-1945)
Patience Ethel (1860-1937)
Christy Matthias (1862-1949)
Phoebe Ann (1865-1910)
Ruth Gertrude (1867-1912)