Martha
Smith
Husband: William P. Housden
Children
  • Mary Ellen, b. Feb 1852;1853
  • Twins, b. 1856; d. 1858
  • William P. Jr, b. 6 May 1958

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Documents for Henry
  • Will, 1849
  • Inventory of goods
  • after death
Smith Photos

Her Parents: Henry and Susanna Smith
His Parents: Benjamin and Elizabeth Housden


Martha was born 1827/1829 in Henry County, TN.

Martha married William P. Housden 12 November 1851 in Henry County, TN. William was born about 1831, probably in Henry County. He served in the Confederate forces in the Civil War and died of a wound 8 April 1862.

Information about Children
Mary Ellen married John B. Hobbs 28 February 1879 in Carter County, MO, and had several offspring.
William P.. Jr, married Martha Hawkins 18 August 1879 in Carter County, MO, and had several offspring.

1860CaMOp942: Martha with mother Susannah Smith. Martha Housden, 31, and Martha's children Mary, 8, and William P., 2, also in family. Ca = Carter County

1870CaMO: Patsy Housden

1880RiMOp544: near Richard Smith and John W. Smith, listed as P. Housen Ri = Ripley County