Found online:
Silas, born 1 October 1779, in Derryfield, now Manchester, New Hampshire; married (1) 29 January 1805, Ruth Stevens; married (2) 4 March 1828, Mary Atkins. He had five sons and two daughters by first wife, and three sons by the second. He served during the war of 1812-1815 as a captain of militia. He died in Pittsfield, Illinois, 13 September 1839, whither he had removed the year previous.
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MORMONTOWN SITE
On February 22, 1839, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the "extermination Order" of Governor Lilburn Boggs, settled on this site. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later joined the church. Silas Smith, high priest in the church and uncle of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, was the leader of these Mormon refugees. The community grew to more than 300 members. Silas Smith died on September 13, 1839, at the age of 58 and was buried here near his home. Smith was succeeded by John Lawton and later by Harlow Redfield, who presided over the congregation until it disbanded in 1845.
In October 1842, Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball preached at a church conference held here. The settlement, which later became known as Mormontown, extended on both sides of the road at this location. Cabins were built and wells dug. A schoolhouse and a church were erected on the south side of the road. The cemetery, which measured 60 by 80 feet, fell into disrepair in later years. Gravestones were bulldozed into a ditch and the graveyard plowed over. The church building was relocated to Pittsfield and used as a parish hall by St. Mary's Catholic Church. The pews and pulpit were moved to a church near Pleasant Hill.
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Smith, Silas
Biography
1 Oct. 1779-13 Sept. 1839 Farmer, Born in Derryfield (now Manchester), Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Moved to Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, by 1790. Moved to Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont, by 1800. Married first Ruth Stevens, 29 Jan. 1806. Moved to Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, by 1810. Member of First Congregational Church, Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co.; excommunicated. Married second Mary Aikens, 4 Mar. 1828, likely in Stockholm. Baptized into LDS church by Hyrum Smith, 1835. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 18 May 1836. Ordained an elder and later a high priest. Left Kirtland for Far West, Caldwell Co., Missouri, 13 Apr. 1838. During exodus from Missouri, settled for short time on western bank of Mississippi River. Moved to Pittsfield, Pike Co., Illinois, Feb. 1839. President of Pittsfield branch of church. Died in Pittsfield.
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Ruth Stevens met and married Silas in Tunbridge Vermont area, They were married in 1806. In 1807 they along with Ashael and Mary Duty Smith moved to Stockholm near Potsdam, St Laurence County New York where they remained for the next 29 years. Silas was baptized Aug 1835, by Hyrum Smith and his wife was baptized 18 Jul 1837 by Hyrum Smith. (article by Don C,. Smith in possession of Eldon L. Knight)
Silas Smith is listed in the 1820, and 1830 Census for Stockholm Township, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Ashael Smith is also listed, as well as a second Ashael Smith, probably a Jr.
Stockholm NY was developed after the Revolutionary War, as the nation expanded and there was a rush for new land for the previously land locked colonies.
John Akens Smith, son of Silas and Mary Akens Smith, died in Nov 1838 while his family was fleeing Missouri as the result of Missouri Govenor's Lillian Boggs extermination order.
It is said Silas journeyed from Pike City, Illinois in the summer of 1839 to visit his brothers, John and Joseph in Nauvoo and it was his intention to relocate his family to Nauvoo but he died before this happened two weeks shy of turning 60. Mary had property in Nauvoo, directly across the street from Sidney Rigdon, and across the street from nephew Joseph Smith, but 1/2 block north. The property was listed in Silas' name even though he was dead, unless it was Silas Sanford Smith her son. (Maybe women could not own property)
Per LDS Church News article 12 Nov 2005, page 14: Mormontown (formerly know as Pike City) was founded 22 Feb 1839, 3 miles east of Pittsfield, ILL on highway 106, by Silas Smith. Mormontown existed only from 1839 to 1845. On 22 Feb 1839, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the "Extermination Order" of Gov Lillian Boggs, settled on the site of Mormontown. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later joined the Church. Silas Smith, high priest in the Church and uncle of Joseph Smith, was leader of these Mormon refugees. The community grew to over 300 members, before being disbanded in 1845. Silas Smith died on 13 September 1839, at age 58. Silas Smith was succeeded by John Lawton and later Harlow Redfield, who presided over the congregation till it disbanded in 1845. A historical marker was dedicated 5 Nov 2005 at the site of Mormontown by Menlo Smith a descendent of Silas Smith (and his son Jesse N Smith). In October 1842 Brigham Young and Heber C Kimball preached at a Church Conference held in Pike City (Mormontown). A cemetery 60X80 feet fell into disrepair and Gravestones were bulldozed into a ditch and the graveyard plowed over.
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Silas, born 1 October 1779, in Derryfield, now Manchester, New Hampshire; married (1) 29 January 1805, Ruth Stevens; married (2) 4 March 1828, Mary Atkins. He had five sons and two daughters by first wife, and three sons by the second. He served during the war of 1812-1815 as a captain of militia. He died in Pittsfield, Illinois, 13 September 1839, whither he had removed the year previous.
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MORMONTOWN SITE
On February 22, 1839, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the "extermination Order" of Governor Lilburn Boggs, settled on this site. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later joined the church. Silas Smith, high priest in the church and uncle of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, was the leader of these Mormon refugees. The community grew to more than 300 members. Silas Smith died on September 13, 1839, at the age of 58 and was buried here near his home. Smith was succeeded by John Lawton and later by Harlow Redfield, who presided over the congregation until it disbanded in 1845.
In October 1842, Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball preached at a church conference held here. The settlement, which later became known as Mormontown, extended on both sides of the road at this location. Cabins were built and wells dug. A schoolhouse and a church were erected on the south side of the road. The cemetery, which measured 60 by 80 feet, fell into disrepair in later years. Gravestones were bulldozed into a ditch and the graveyard plowed over. The church building was relocated to Pittsfield and used as a parish hall by St. Mary's Catholic Church. The pews and pulpit were moved to a church near Pleasant Hill.
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Smith, Silas
Biography
1 Oct. 1779-13 Sept. 1839 Farmer, Born in Derryfield (now Manchester), Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Moved to Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, by 1790. Moved to Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont, by 1800. Married first Ruth Stevens, 29 Jan. 1806. Moved to Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, by 1810. Member of First Congregational Church, Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co.; excommunicated. Married second Mary Aikens, 4 Mar. 1828, likely in Stockholm. Baptized into LDS church by Hyrum Smith, 1835. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 18 May 1836. Ordained an elder and later a high priest. Left Kirtland for Far West, Caldwell Co., Missouri, 13 Apr. 1838. During exodus from Missouri, settled for short time on western bank of Mississippi River. Moved to Pittsfield, Pike Co., Illinois, Feb. 1839. President of Pittsfield branch of church. Died in Pittsfield.
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Ruth Stevens met and married Silas in Tunbridge Vermont area, They were married in 1806. In 1807 they along with Ashael and Mary Duty Smith moved to Stockholm near Potsdam, St Laurence County New York where they remained for the next 29 years. Silas was baptized Aug 1835, by Hyrum Smith and his wife was baptized 18 Jul 1837 by Hyrum Smith. (article by Don C,. Smith in possession of Eldon L. Knight)
Silas Smith is listed in the 1820, and 1830 Census for Stockholm Township, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Ashael Smith is also listed, as well as a second Ashael Smith, probably a Jr.
Stockholm NY was developed after the Revolutionary War, as the nation expanded and there was a rush for new land for the previously land locked colonies.
John Akens Smith, son of Silas and Mary Akens Smith, died in Nov 1838 while his family was fleeing Missouri as the result of Missouri Govenor's Lillian Boggs extermination order.
It is said Silas journeyed from Pike City, Illinois in the summer of 1839 to visit his brothers, John and Joseph in Nauvoo and it was his intention to relocate his family to Nauvoo but he died before this happened two weeks shy of turning 60. Mary had property in Nauvoo, directly across the street from Sidney Rigdon, and across the street from nephew Joseph Smith, but 1/2 block north. The property was listed in Silas' name even though he was dead, unless it was Silas Sanford Smith her son. (Maybe women could not own property)
Per LDS Church News article 12 Nov 2005, page 14: Mormontown (formerly know as Pike City) was founded 22 Feb 1839, 3 miles east of Pittsfield, ILL on highway 106, by Silas Smith. Mormontown existed only from 1839 to 1845. On 22 Feb 1839, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the "Extermination Order" of Gov Lillian Boggs, settled on the site of Mormontown. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later joined the Church. Silas Smith, high priest in the Church and uncle of Joseph Smith, was leader of these Mormon refugees. The community grew to over 300 members, before being disbanded in 1845. Silas Smith died on 13 September 1839, at age 58. Silas Smith was succeeded by John Lawton and later Harlow Redfield, who presided over the congregation till it disbanded in 1845. A historical marker was dedicated 5 Nov 2005 at the site of Mormontown by Menlo Smith a descendent of Silas Smith (and his son Jesse N Smith). In October 1842 Brigham Young and Heber C Kimball preached at a Church Conference held in Pike City (Mormontown). A cemetery 60X80 feet fell into disrepair and Gravestones were bulldozed into a ditch and the graveyard plowed over.
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Found online:
Silas, born 1 October 1779, in Derryfield, now Manchester, New Hampshire; married (1) 29 January 1805, Ruth Stevens; married (2) 4 March 1828, Mary Atkins. He had five sons and two daughters by first wife, and three sons by the second. He served during the war of 1812-1815 as a captain of militia. He died in Pittsfield, Illinois, 13 September 1839, whither he had removed the year previous.
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MORMONTOWN SITE
On February 22, 1839, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the "extermination Order" of Governor Lilburn Boggs, settled on this site. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later joined the church. Silas Smith, high priest in the church and uncle of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, was the leader of these Mormon refugees. The community grew to more than 300 members. Silas Smith died on September 13, 1839, at the age of 58 and was buried here near his home. Smith was succeeded by John Lawton and later by Harlow Redfield, who presided over the congregation until it disbanded in 1845.
In October 1842, Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball preached at a church conference held here. The settlement, which later became known as Mormontown, extended on both sides of the road at this location. Cabins were built and wells dug. A schoolhouse and a church were erected on the south side of the road. The cemetery, which measured 60 by 80 feet, fell into disrepair in later years. Gravestones were bulldozed into a ditch and the graveyard plowed over. The church building was relocated to Pittsfield and used as a parish hall by St. Mary's Catholic Church. The pews and pulpit were moved to a church near Pleasant Hill.
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Smith, Silas
Biography
1 Oct. 1779-13 Sept. 1839 Farmer, Born in Derryfield (now Manchester), Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Moved to Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, by 1790. Moved to Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont, by 1800. Married first Ruth Stevens, 29 Jan. 1806. Moved to Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, by 1810. Member of First Congregational Church, Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co.; excommunicated. Married second Mary Aikens, 4 Mar. 1828, likely in Stockholm. Baptized into LDS church by Hyrum Smith, 1835. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 18 May 1836. Ordained an elder and later a high priest. Left Kirtland for Far West, Caldwell Co., Missouri, 13 Apr. 1838. During exodus from Missouri, settled for short time on western bank of Mississippi River. Moved to Pittsfield, Pike Co., Illinois, Feb. 1839. President of Pittsfield branch of church. Died in Pittsfield.
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Ruth Stevens met and married Silas in Tunbridge Vermont area, They were married in 1806. In 1807 they along with Ashael and Mary Duty Smith moved to Stockholm near Potsdam, St Laurence County New York where they remained for the next 29 years. Silas was baptized Aug 1835, by Hyrum Smith and his wife was baptized 18 Jul 1837 by Hyrum Smith. (article by Don C,. Smith in possession of Eldon L. Knight)
Silas Smith is listed in the 1820, and 1830 Census for Stockholm Township, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Ashael Smith is also listed, as well as a second Ashael Smith, probably a Jr.
Stockholm NY was developed after the Revolutionary War, as the nation expanded and there was a rush for new land for the previously land locked colonies.
John Akens Smith, son of Silas and Mary Akens Smith, died in Nov 1838 while his family was fleeing Missouri as the result of Missouri Govenor's Lillian Boggs extermination order.
It is said Silas journeyed from Pike City, Illinois in the summer of 1839 to visit his brothers, John and Joseph in Nauvoo and it was his intention to relocate his family to Nauvoo but he died before this happened two weeks shy of turning 60. Mary had property in Nauvoo, directly across the street from Sidney Rigdon, and across the street from nephew Joseph Smith, but 1/2 block north. The property was listed in Silas' name even though he was dead, unless it was Silas Sanford Smith her son. (Maybe women could not own property)
Per LDS Church News article 12 Nov 2005, page 14: Mormontown (formerly know as Pike City) was founded 22 Feb 1839, 3 miles east of Pittsfield, ILL on highway 106, by Silas Smith. Mormontown existed only from 1839 to 1845. On 22 Feb 1839, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the "Extermination Order" of Gov Lillian Boggs, settled on the site of Mormontown. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later joined the Church. Silas Smith, high priest in the Church and uncle of Joseph Smith, was leader of these Mormon refugees. The community grew to over 300 members, before being disbanded in 1845. Silas Smith died on 13 September 1839, at age 58. Silas Smith was succeeded by John Lawton and later Harlow Redfield, who presided over the congregation till it disbanded in 1845. A historical marker was dedicated 5 Nov 2005 at the site of Mormontown by Menlo Smith a descendent of Silas Smith (and his son Jesse N Smith). In October 1842 Brigham Young and Heber C Kimball preached at a Church Conference held in Pike City (Mormontown). A cemetery 60X80 feet fell into disrepair and Gravestones were bulldozed into a ditch and the graveyard plowed over.
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Silas, born 1 October 1779, in Derryfield, now Manchester, New Hampshire; married (1) 29 January 1805, Ruth Stevens; married (2) 4 March 1828, Mary Atkins. He had five sons and two daughters by first wife, and three sons by the second. He served during the war of 1812-1815 as a captain of militia. He died in Pittsfield, Illinois, 13 September 1839, whither he had removed the year previous.
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MORMONTOWN SITE
On February 22, 1839, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the "extermination Order" of Governor Lilburn Boggs, settled on this site. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later joined the church. Silas Smith, high priest in the church and uncle of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, was the leader of these Mormon refugees. The community grew to more than 300 members. Silas Smith died on September 13, 1839, at the age of 58 and was buried here near his home. Smith was succeeded by John Lawton and later by Harlow Redfield, who presided over the congregation until it disbanded in 1845.
In October 1842, Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball preached at a church conference held here. The settlement, which later became known as Mormontown, extended on both sides of the road at this location. Cabins were built and wells dug. A schoolhouse and a church were erected on the south side of the road. The cemetery, which measured 60 by 80 feet, fell into disrepair in later years. Gravestones were bulldozed into a ditch and the graveyard plowed over. The church building was relocated to Pittsfield and used as a parish hall by St. Mary's Catholic Church. The pews and pulpit were moved to a church near Pleasant Hill.
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Smith, Silas
Biography
1 Oct. 1779-13 Sept. 1839 Farmer, Born in Derryfield (now Manchester), Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Moved to Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, by 1790. Moved to Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont, by 1800. Married first Ruth Stevens, 29 Jan. 1806. Moved to Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, by 1810. Member of First Congregational Church, Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co.; excommunicated. Married second Mary Aikens, 4 Mar. 1828, likely in Stockholm. Baptized into LDS church by Hyrum Smith, 1835. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, 18 May 1836. Ordained an elder and later a high priest. Left Kirtland for Far West, Caldwell Co., Missouri, 13 Apr. 1838. During exodus from Missouri, settled for short time on western bank of Mississippi River. Moved to Pittsfield, Pike Co., Illinois, Feb. 1839. President of Pittsfield branch of church. Died in Pittsfield.
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Ruth Stevens met and married Silas in Tunbridge Vermont area, They were married in 1806. In 1807 they along with Ashael and Mary Duty Smith moved to Stockholm near Potsdam, St Laurence County New York where they remained for the next 29 years. Silas was baptized Aug 1835, by Hyrum Smith and his wife was baptized 18 Jul 1837 by Hyrum Smith. (article by Don C,. Smith in possession of Eldon L. Knight)
Silas Smith is listed in the 1820, and 1830 Census for Stockholm Township, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Ashael Smith is also listed, as well as a second Ashael Smith, probably a Jr.
Stockholm NY was developed after the Revolutionary War, as the nation expanded and there was a rush for new land for the previously land locked colonies.
John Akens Smith, son of Silas and Mary Akens Smith, died in Nov 1838 while his family was fleeing Missouri as the result of Missouri Govenor's Lillian Boggs extermination order.
It is said Silas journeyed from Pike City, Illinois in the summer of 1839 to visit his brothers, John and Joseph in Nauvoo and it was his intention to relocate his family to Nauvoo but he died before this happened two weeks shy of turning 60. Mary had property in Nauvoo, directly across the street from Sidney Rigdon, and across the street from nephew Joseph Smith, but 1/2 block north. The property was listed in Silas' name even though he was dead, unless it was Silas Sanford Smith her son. (Maybe women could not own property)
Per LDS Church News article 12 Nov 2005, page 14: Mormontown (formerly know as Pike City) was founded 22 Feb 1839, 3 miles east of Pittsfield, ILL on highway 106, by Silas Smith. Mormontown existed only from 1839 to 1845. On 22 Feb 1839, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the "Extermination Order" of Gov Lillian Boggs, settled on the site of Mormontown. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later joined the Church. Silas Smith, high priest in the Church and uncle of Joseph Smith, was leader of these Mormon refugees. The community grew to over 300 members, before being disbanded in 1845. Silas Smith died on 13 September 1839, at age 58. Silas Smith was succeeded by John Lawton and later Harlow Redfield, who presided over the congregation till it disbanded in 1845. A historical marker was dedicated 5 Nov 2005 at the site of Mormontown by Menlo Smith a descendent of Silas Smith (and his son Jesse N Smith). In October 1842 Brigham Young and Heber C Kimball preached at a Church Conference held in Pike City (Mormontown). A cemetery 60X80 feet fell into disrepair and Gravestones were bulldozed into a ditch and the graveyard plowed over.
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