He was married to Ophelia CHRISTIAN.⁽¹⁾ Children were: Hattie Lee SIMMONS.

He was married to Mehitable PRESTON on 28 Sep 1760 in Windham, Windham, CT.. Children were: Chloe SIMONS, Lucy SIMONS, Olive SIMONS, Lois SIMONS, Jacob SIMONS, Sarah SIMONS, Abel SIMONS, Anna SIMONS, Mille SIMONS, Clara SIMONS.

She was married to William PRESTON on 28 Feb 1734 in Windham, Windham, CT.. Children were: Tamar PRESTON, Ruhamah PRESTON, Lois PRESTON, Mehitable PRESTON, William PRESTON, Eliphalet PRESTON, Nathaniel PRESTON, Stephen PRESTON, Sybel PRESTON, Sarah PRESTON.

She was married to Scott GILBERT on 11 Feb 1989 in Woodfin, NC.. Children were: Juanita Lynn SLAWSON, Scotty Alan SLAWSON, Jessica Nicole SLAWSON, Daniel Joseph GILBERT , Jennifer Michelle GILBERT.

She was married to Robert Errol COLLINS on 15 Apr 1967 in Toledo, OH.. Children were: Bonnie Jo SLAWSON, Jeffrey Michael COLLINS.

She was married to David KNISEL.

He was married to Hannah PRESTON on 27 Jun 1793 in White Creek, Washington, NY.

He was married to Rosamond PRESTON .

He was married to Jackie Ann HUGHES. Children were: Misty Renae SMITH.

He was married to Kathy. Children were: Sarah SMITH.

She was married to Job ALDRICH on 26 Dec 1759 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island. Children were: Daniel ALDRICH, Samuel ALDRICH, Elikam ALDRICH, Willard ALDRICH.

She was married to Dan ALDRICH . Children were: ALDRICH, ALDRICH.

He was married to Rebecca Renea MARCAH. Children were: James SMITH, Chad SMITH .

She was married to James ALDRICH on 18 Nov 1766 in Glocester, Providence, RI. Children were: Benjamin ALDRICH, Susan ALDRICH , Oliver ALDRICH, John ALDRICH , Nancy ALDRICH, Prusia ALDRICH , Olive ALDRICH, Mary ALDRICH , Elizabeth ALDRICH.

He was married to Grace PALMER. Children were: Ricky Eugine SMITH, Aaron Ray SMITH, Alford James SMITH.

She was married to Gerald Allan ROSEN on 4 Apr 1972 in Littleton, CO.. Jerry and B. J. are quite Community oriented, being involved in School
Sports. Jerry is on the local Fire Board and they attend many activities
at Michigan State University.
Information from B.J. Rosen--1976
Rith Rosen--1978

He was married to Linda Gale CLOUSE on 26 Aug 1961 in Lansing, MI. He was divorced from Linda Gale CLOUSE in 1974. Children were: Michael Bruce SMITH, Wendy Jane SMITH.

He was married to Deborah Lee CHAMBERLAIN on 15 Mar 1975 in Ovid, MI. Bruce Donald Smith graduated from Perry High in 1957. He attended
M,S,U, in E. Lansing,working as a teller in Lansing also E. Lansing Banks,
After graduating from the State Police Academy in E. Lansing he was
assigned posts at Grand Haven, East Tawas and then East Lansing . He left the
E. Tawas Post because he volunteered for the dog handling program in East
Lansing which proved a rewarding experience. He became acquainted and
trained "Tonka" who became a legend in the area. Bruce became a popular
public speaker about the dog training program.While on routine duty on
the E.Lansing Post, he found it necessary to stop an Alabama car with
three men. They were taken to the station and found two were serving
time for murder and the other for grand larceny and burglary. They told
detectives that they were watching for a chance to kill Bruce as
they were nearly to their safety destination. But Bruce made no
mistakes. He was later awarded a medal for heroisn because of his
good police work and bravery. Bruce as a State Police and his uncle
Norm Rosen,as a National Guard,were both dispatched to Detroit for
two weeks during the 1967 race roits when much of down-town Detroit
was burned. Bruce is now a Sgt. at the Owosso State Police Post.
Linda and Bruce were divorced in 1974. He is now married to Deborah
Chamberlain Scarlett and they have a country home near Ovid.
Bruce is Scotch, Swedish,English and Dutch.

Deborah is a daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Kenneth Chamberlain
attended schools in several States including Hawaii. She is a graduate
of M.S.U. of E. Lansing with a teacher's Degree. By her first marriage
to Douglas Scarlett of Owosso, she had two children, David and Amy,
In June 1978 Bruce and Debbie became the proud parents of Geoffrey
Dwyer Smith.

Debbies hobbies are home-making, cooking, interior decorating,
and has an artistic flair in sewing and hand-work.

Linda Clouse Smith graduated from Lansing High School in 1959·
She was a book-keeper for a Floral place until her marriage.When
Bruce was transferred to East Lansing they built a home in Woodhull
Twsp., Shiawassee Co. where Linda and the children live. She is an
energetic and vivacious person and was a very good teacher's aide
in the Perry schools for several years. She is now employed in the
office of the Dudley Paper Co. of Lansing. She is studying at
Lansing Community College to become a dental technician. She enjoys
sewing, knitting, swimming and skating. Her nationality is Dutch & English,

Michael Bruce and Wendy Smith are both excellent students at the
Perry schools. They are both active in sports and Scout work. Michael was
voted king of his 8th grade class and Wendy has been out-standing
as a cheer-leader since the 7th grade.

Compiled by V.M.Palmer Information from Eva Jeanne Smith
Linda Smith and
newspapers. 1978

Children were: Geoffrey Dwyer SMITH.

He was married to Lydia ALDRICH.

He was married to Amity HARRIS. Children were: Dorthy SMITH.

She was married to Laban COMSTOCK.

He was married to Minnie STILL on 27 Nov 1880 in Fayette co., IA.

He was married to Mercy ALDRICH.

He was married to Geneva Mae BARROW. Children were: Beverly J. SMITH.

He was married to Chari Lynn UTTER on 11 Feb 1967 in Lansing, MI. David and Chari Smith---Continued

David is also giving speeches and demonstrations in schools
educating the children on dangers of drugs. His hobbies are cars,
photography,motorcycles,snowmobiles and out-door sports.
His nationality is Scotch,Swedish,English & Dutch.

Chari Lynn Smith attended the Ferry Schools,with excellent marks
graduating in 1969.Her career is home-making, They have a home in the
Country which they are remodeling to their taste and comfort.
Chari is an accomplished artist which is evident in her home,
She is also a good seamstress. Her hobbies are sewing, drawing and painting.
She is English,Welsh and Scotch on father's side and French Indian
and Irish on the mother's side.

Katherine and Laura:are both honor students in the Washington
Schools.Katherine is a baton twirler,pianist and acrobatic dancer.

Laura wants to be an architect,and shows promise in the things
she constructs as a hobby,

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Information from Chari L Smith
Eva J.Smith
Children were: Katherine Ann SMITH, Laura Marie SMITH.

She was married to Danny LOWERY. Children were: Michael Todd LOWERY.

She was married to Michael Miles MUSSELMAN. Children were: Matthew Miles MUSSELMAN.

He was married to Eva Jeanne ROSEN on 2 Sep 1939 in Owosso, MI. Donald, graduated from the Royal Oak High School then the Henry Ford
Apprentice Course in Tool and Die Maker Trade School. He also had management
training at Oldsmobile in Lansing where he is now a foreman in Tool & Die Dept.
He served in the Navy during World War 2 enlisting in 1944, receiving an
honorable discharge 1-7-l946. He received Basic Engine training at Great Lakes, Ill
and then as a Diesel Engineer at Gulfport, Miss. On the S.S.Sturgis, he was an
engineer in a boat pool delivering supplies and ammunition to air-craft
carriers,battle wagons,etc.


He served in the Pacific Theater in the Phillipines, Ulitha, Hong Kong, China
and the Hawaiian Islands. His rating was Seaman 3rd and Serial # 952-62-87.
Don is a member of the Masonic Lodge in Detroitand also a member of the V.F.W
He is half Swedish, half Scotch.

Eva Jeanne graduated from Central(Sexton)High School in Lansing, where
she was an honor student,also attended Michigan State University. When Don
went into service, they sold their home in Royal Oak and moved to Laingsburg
where she and the children lived with her parents, She worked in the office
of Fisher Body as a secretary, While there, she won the contest for "Miss
Fisher Body" and was 2nd runner-up in " Miss Victory", a Lansing and E. Lansing
contest, After Don's return they bought land from Don's father and built
their present home. In community work, Jeanne headed the United Fund Drive
for Perry Township for many years. She joined the Order of Eastern Star #221
of Perry in 1948, holding many of the offices during the years. She joined the
International Order of King's Daughters in 1948, holding offices of Treasurer,
Secretary,Vice President and 8 years as President of the Willing Workers
Circle of Woodhull Twsp. At the County level of the King's Daughters she has
served many.years as County Chairman for the Camp Missaukee at Lake City. owned
by the K.D. Also Publicity Chr. of the County and two years as 2nd Vice Pres.
of.the County. At the state level , she served as special representative of the
State President to raise money for a new Lodge at Camp Missaukee.
Jeann'e loves music and is a talented pianist. Both Jeanne and Don enjoy
the outdoors. They have a cottage on the AuSable River, Their hobbies are
canoeing,.camping, swimming, snowmobiling and motorcycling. Jeanne could add
bird and animal watching, Don could add working on engines and bow & arrow
hunting and trout fishing.
Jeanne's nationality is half Swedish,English, Irish and Dutch.

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Information from Jeanne Smith, family members
and Family Bibles.--1976
Children were: Bruce Donald SMITH, Ronald Lamont SMITH, David Thomas SMITH.

She was married to Sylvanus ALDRICH on 8 Mar 1746. Children were: Stephen ALDRICH, Dan ALDRICH, Amity ALDRICH, Mary ALDRICH, Lydia ALDRICH, Priscilla ALDRICH, Martha ALDRICH, Mary ALDRICH, Hannah ALDRICH, Dorothy ALDRICH, Gardner ALDRICH, Ballou ALDRICH, ALDRICH.

She was married to Ichabod COOK in Apr 1772 in Mendon, Worcester, MA.

He was married to Margaret ALDRICH in 1751 in Mendon, Worcester, MA. Children were: Elizabeth SMITH, Lydia SMITH, George SMITH, Samuel SMITH, Lydia SMITH, Mary SMITH, Content SMITH.

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