Marcus Calvin Smithson

M, b. 4 March 1862, d. 13 October 1945

FatherThomas Lewis Smithson b. 8 Oct 1824, d. 26 Aug 1902
MotherMargaret Alderson b. Aug 1826, d. Jun 1900
Marcus Calvin Smithson|b. 4 Mar 1862\nd. 13 Oct 1945|p3923.htm|Thomas Lewis Smithson|b. 8 Oct 1824\nd. 26 Aug 1902||Margaret Alderson|b. Aug 1826\nd. Jun 1900||George A. Smithson|b. c 1797\nd. 15 Oct 1885||Elizabeth "Betsy" Caldwell|b. c 1800\nd. c 1888||James Alderson|b. 30 Apr 1784\nd. 1872||Elizabeth Keaton|b. 10 Aug 1784\nd. 7 Jan 1846||

Birth*4 Mar 1862 Marcus was born at Monroe Co, VA, on 4 Mar 1862.1,2 
 He was the son of Thomas Lewis Smithson and Margaret Alderson. 
(Witness) Census6 Aug 1870 Marcus Calvin Smithson appeared on the census of 6 Aug 1870 in the household of Thomas Lewis Smithson and Margaret Alderson at Wolf Creek Twp, Monroe Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census7 Jun 1880 Marcus Calvin Smithson appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1880 in the household of Thomas Lewis Smithson and Margaret Alderson at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.3 
Marriage*25 Dec 1889 He married Lottie Ann Ware at Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Dec 1889. Marcus C., age 27, single, b. Monroe Co, WV, par. Thos & Margaret; Lottie A., age 18, single, b. VA, par. John R. & n/a..4 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: carpenter in Jun 1900 at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.2 
Census*2 Jun 1900 A census listed Marcus as head of household at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV, on 2 Jun 1900.2 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: carpenter in May 1910 at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.3 
Census5 May 1910 A census listed Marcus as head of household at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 5 May 1910.3 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.3 
Census10 Jan 1920 A census listed Marcus as head of household at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1920.3 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV.3 
Census19 Apr 1930 A census listed Marcus as head of household at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1930.3 
Death*13 Oct 1945 Marcus died on 13 Oct 1945 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 83.5,1,6 
Burial*15 Oct 1945 His body was interred on 15 Oct 1945 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at Alderson Cemetery.5,1 

Family

Lottie Ann Ware b. 12 Jan 1872, d. 19 Oct 1935
Marriage*25 Dec 1889 He married Lottie Ann Ware at Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Dec 1889. Marcus C., age 27, single, b. Monroe Co, WV, par. Thos & Margaret; Lottie A., age 18, single, b. VA, par. John R. & n/a..4 
Children
  • Irene Smithson1
  • Gordon Charles Smithson
  • Alva V. Smithson
  • Stanley V. Smithson
  • Mary Edith Smithson+ b. 16 Feb 1903, d. 6 Jan 1994
  • William Emory "Emory" Smithson
  • Ashby Dale Smithson3
  • Lillian W. Smithson
  • Marcus Lee Smithson3

Citations

  1. [S1423] Gravestone.
  2. [S205] U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census (month, year, state).
  3. [S205] U.S. Census, Population Schedule.
  4. [S146] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Marcus Calvin Smithson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 14 Oct 1945.
  6. [S93] Death notice of Calvin Marcus Smithson, Monroe Co. Watchman.