Daughter of Allen John Barnum and Abigial Alice Mundell. Mother of Eva, Walter, Mildred, Audrey, Virginia and one living daughter.

Anna filed for divorce in MN.

marriage:
Name Anna E Barnum
Spouse Name James S Smith
Marriage Date 17 May 1919
Marriage County Vigo
John Mundell signs affidavit

Home in 1940 Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota
Name Anna Smith
Respondent Yes
Age 40
Estimated Birth Year abt 1900
Gender Female
Race White
Birthplace Illinois
Marital Status Widowed (she was NOT a widow), but divorced)
Relation to Head of House Head
Street West House Street
House Number 304
Farm No
Inferred Residence in 1935 Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota
Residence in 1935 Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 12B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation 239
House Owned or Rented Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 18
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939 0
Income 0
Income Other Sources Yes
Household Members
Name Age
Anna Smith 40
Mildred Smith 14
Walter Smith 16
Audrey Smith 12
Virginia Smith 9
Lois Jean Smith 7

Home in 1930: Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Anna
Race: White
Household Members:
Name Age
James Smith 40
Anna Smith 30
Eva Smith 10
Walter Smith 6
Mildred Smith 4 6/12
Andrey Smith 1 10/1

Son Walt's obit:
Walter C. Smith
Walter C. Smith, 81, of Esko, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004 in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born in Terra Haute, Ind., on June 4, 1923 to Sidney and Anna (Barnum) Smith. Walter was a proudly decorated veteran of World War II, having valiantly fought for his country in the Battle of the Bulge. Walter was united in marriage to Elsie Despot on Feb. 12, 1942. He retired from US Steel having worked for 32 years as a millwright in the powerhouse. Walter enjoyed spending time with his loving wife of 62 years, Elsie, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had a lifelong love of fishing, and also found deep enjoyment in creating laughter within his family. Walter is preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Elsianne Smith-Townsend.

Walt's wife:
Elsie Dorothea Smith, 84, of Esko, passed into peace, surrounded by her family in St. Luke's on Dec. 15, 2007. She was born in Duluth in 1923. Elsie was a deeply loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family always came first. She had a wonderful sense of humor that touched all who knew her. Elsie is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Walter who died tragically in 2004; daughter, Elsianne Townsend; son-in-law, Elroy Gauthier; parents, Tom and Tilly Despot; six brothers and infant sister.