ELIZABETH VIRGINIA "JENNIE" ROBUCK-SMITH was born on 3 February 1861 in Gonzales County, Texas to Rufus Green Robuck and Annie Elizabeth Pyle.

Jennie was first married to Isham Lafayette Elder on 19 September 1877 in Helena, Karnes County, Texas, and they had FIVE children (according to census records - 3 lived into adulthood):

Martha Ione Elder-Bailey (1878 - 1941),
Unknown Elder (1882 - ?),
Anna Elder (1884 - 1885),
Infant Elder (Unknown dates), &
Leona Elder-Davis (1886 - 1977).

Jennie's second marriage was to Virgil A Smith on 08 October 1893 in Helena, Karnes County, Texas. No known issue by this marriage.

Jennie passed away on 31 December 1941 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, and her Death Certificate states she was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, (Now known as San Fernando Cemetery #3), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

©Mark Morrow

REFERENCES:

1. 5 September 1870 Helena P.O., Karnes County, Texas Census, (Stamped 14A, Sheet 27, Family #3, Line 23), Parent's Household, Rufus & Anne E. Roback.

2. 30 June 1880 Karnes County, Texas Census, (ED: 87, Stamped 36C, Sheet 15, Family #121, Line 30), Husband's Household, Isam L Elder.

3. 04 June 1900 Laverina, Justice Precinct 6, Wilson County, Texas Census, (ED: 121, Stamped 217A, Sheet 16, Family #270, Line 29), 2nd Husband's Household, V A Smith. Born: Mar 1861, Married 6 years (1894), 3 of 5 Children Living.

4. 16 April 1910 Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas Census, (ED: 112, Stamped 141, Sheet 3A, Family #49, Line 40), Husband's Household, Virgil A Smith.

5. 14 January 1920 Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas Census, (ED: 160, Stamped 117, Sheet 13B, Family #227, Line 97), Husband's Household, Virgil A Smith.

6. 1930 (Widow)

7. 10 April 1940 Navasota, Grimes County, Texas Census, (ED: 93-9, Stamped 153, Sheet 7A, Family #143, Line 27), Widow: Elizabeth Jane Smith is living in her Son-in-Law: M E & Daughter: Martha Bailey's Household.

8. Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965, P 21:
Groom: I L Elder.
Bride: Jennie Robuck.
License: 19 September 1877.
Karnes County Clerk: T K Baily.
Deputy: G W Brown.
Married: 19 September 1877.
Place: Helena, Karnes County, Texas.
Officiated: E Y Seale, Ordained Minister of God.
Filed for Record: 20 September 1877.
Karnes County Clerk: T K Baily.
Deputy: G W Brown.

9. Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965, P 37:
Groom: Mr V A Smith.
Bride: Mrs E J Elder.
License: 07 October 1893.
Karnes County Clerk: A Maley.
Married: 08 October 1893.
Place: Helena, Karnes County, Texas.
Officiated: Wm A Little, County Judge.
Witnessed: 09 October 1893.
Returned & Filed for Record: 09 October 1893.
Karnes County Clerk: A Maley.
Deputy: C R Hastings.

10. Texas Death Certificate #55614, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Elizabeth Jane Robuck-Smith.
Born: 3 February 1861.
Died 31 December 1941.
Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Burial: San Antonio, Texas.
Marital Status: Married.
Father: R.G. Robuck.
Informant: (Daughter) Mrs. Leona Davis.
©Mark Morrow

Biography & References by Mark Morrow