When William (brother of Etta) married and had Lilly, Harry, Marjory, Clark, Esther, and Gertie, these Smiths all lived in the Wet (like N. Dakota or possibly near Couer De A'lene, Idaho. from letter from Aunt Loe Jan 23, 1952.

info from Obit. He died from cancer of the liver with a 2 month illness. When he died, six of the nine kids he had were still living. The childern still living were: Mrs. N.A. Rarick, Mrs. A.P. Ulrich and E. Clark Smith all of Cathay,N.D. Harry Smith of Cathmere, N.D. and Mrs. L.P. Woodworth of Fairview, Mont., and Mrs. W.H. Krebs of San Francisco, Calif., he also left a half sister Mrs. Wm. Harl, and a half brother G.T. Crist, all of Winigan,Mo.

In the spring of 1883 Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved from Missouri to Kidder county N.D., where they homesteaded and farmed until 1893 when in the summer of that year he moved his family to Cathay, entered into business, and resided here until his death. Mr. Wm. Smith was called Billie by all his friends, for everyone who knew him was his friend, young and old, and esteemed this quiet smiling man for his fine character. Billy ws a good citizen, a true Christian and one who followed "The Golden Rule."

Mr. Smith was an active member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. It was Billie who planted the trees in the school yard which now stand as a memorial to our beloved friend. He was a member of the Board of School directors, and a member of the Village Board of Trustees for many years.
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Birth records copied at Jefferson City, Missouri. County of Sullivan, "Records of Birth", Vol. A, 1835-1871, page "S" April 1867, on Reel "C6640". Indicates father was Henry Smith and mother's maiden name was Amanda Frances Pipes. His sister Henrietta Jane Smith, born Jan. 5, 1865 was listed on the line just below his record.
copied by David Long 6/13/2006.
Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1910
about William Anderson Smith
Name: William Anderson Smith
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1863
Birth County: Sullivan
Birth Location: Sullivan, MO
Gender: M (Male)
Mother's Name: Amanda Frances Pipes
Father's Name: Henry Smith
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1870 United States Federal Census
about William A Smith
Name: William A Smith
Estimated birth year: abt 1863
Age in 1870: 7
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1870: Baker, Linn, Missouri
Gender: Male
Post Office: Linneus
1870 United States Federal Census
about Henrietta S Smith (Henrietta J Smith)
Name: Henrietta S Smith
Estimated birth year: abt 1865
Age in 1870: 5
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1870: Baker, Linn, Missouri
Gender: Female
Post Office: Linneus
Pipes, Mary 58 head
Smith, Amanda 24 (daughter)
Smith, William A 7 (Amanda's son)
Smith, Henrietta J 5 (Amanda's daughter)
Pipes, Sarah A
Pipes, Anderson 30 (son of Mary)
Pipes, Mary 24 (wife of Anderson)
Pipes, Eliza 7
Pipes, George W 4
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1880 United States Federal Census
about William A. Crist
Name: William A. Crist
Home in 1880: Pleasant Hill, Sullivan, Missouri
Age: 17
Estimated birth year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to head-of-household: Son
Father's name: Wm
Father's birthplace: Missouri
Mother's name: Amanda
Mother's birthplace: Missouri
Occupation: Farming
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Wm Crist 28
Amanda Crist 33 (Mother of William A)
William A. Crist 17 (his mother was Amanda and his father was Henry Smith, who died in Civil War)
Henryetta Crist 15 (sister to Wlliam A and daughter of Amanda and Henry Smith)
George T. Crist 8
Mary Ann Crist 7
Louella Crist 4
Hattie F. Crist 1
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Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
about Mr William A Smith
Name: Mr William A Smith
Marriage Date: 26 Nov 1882
Marriage Location: Benton Township, Linn, Missouri
Marriage County: Linn
Spouse Name: Miss Cloia I Mathis
Mother's name: Miss Amanda Crist
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1900 United States Federal Census
about William Smith
Name: William Smith
Home in 1900: Township 147, Wells, North Dakota
Age: 37
Birth Date: Mar 1863
Birthplace: Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Spouse's name: Clara Smith
Marriage Year: 1882
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 18
Household Members: Name Age
William Smith 37
Clara Smith 30
Gertrude Smith 19
Henry Smith 12
Edmond Smith 10
Francis Smith 92
Esther Smith 6
Georgina Smith 4
Clarissa Mathis 67
Mary Pipes 17
Sean Pipes 11
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North Dakota State Censuses, 1915 and 1925
about W A Smith
Name: W A Smith
County: Wells
Town/City: Cathay
Census Year: 1915
Age: 52
Est. Birth Year: abt 1863
Gender: Male
Race: White
Roll: ndsc_6877
Line: 63
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1920 United States Federal Census
about William A Smith
Name: William A Smith
Home in 1920: Cathay, Wells, North Dakota
Age: 56
Estimated birth year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Clara J Smith
Father's Birth Place: Massachusetts
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
William A Smith 56
Clara J Smith 54
Marjorie B Smith 15
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