Here is a portion of my timeline that covers the marriage and births of the children:

March 8, 1866: William L. Smith married Amanda Campbell Judy in Richland County, IL – probably near Claremont or German Twp. They were married by minister William Inskeep a MP (Methodist Protestant) minister. William was the older brother of Julia Inskeep Judy, step mother of Amanda. William Inskeep lived in Richland County, IL from the fall of 1860 to 1869.

January 10, 1867: Annie Bell Smith was born to William L. and Amanda Smith in probably Claremont, Richland, IL. Dr. O. A. Battson delivered her. In 1870 Dr. O. A. Battson was living in Claremont, Richland, IL. On August 10, 1889, he was living in Sumner, Lawrence, IL and stated: "I am a regular practicing physician and obstetrician; was personally acquainted with Mrs. Amanda Smith widow of William Smith decd. of Richland County and State of Illinois; knew them both before the late War. On the 10th day of January A.D. 1867, I attended the said Mrs. Amanda Smith in her accouchement she that day giving birth to a living child. This is taken day and date from my book of that time." (pension file)

1868: William L. and Amanda Smith moved 2 ½ miles south of Noble, Richland, IL in Decker Twp, post office Fransonia. This was about 15 – 17 miles west/sw from Claremont.

September 28, 1869: Charles Judy Smith (Charley/Charlie or CJ) was born to William and Amanda 2 ½ miles south of Noble. Post office was Fransonia, Decker Twp, Richland, IL. Dr. Henry S. Langdon assisted Amanda. Also, assisting was midwife Mrs. Clingingsmith (or Clingensmith/Klingensmith). Also present was Jemimah F. Anderson, neighbor. Catharine Clingensmith, age 52, and husband Jerry, 54, lived in Decker Twp, Richland, IL in 1870. Jemimah F. Anderson (white) was 43 in 1870 and married to Isaac Anderson, 45. They are listed on the same census page as the Smith family in 1870. Jemima F. Anderson of Noble on June 26, 1889, stated: "that she was well and personally acquainted with William Smith the above named soldier, in his life time. Also the claimant and all the members of her family. That she resided neighbor to them about two and a half miles south of Noble, Richland County Ills. from the year 1868 up to the fall of the year 1875. That she was present at the date of birth of four of the claimants children. Vis; Charles J. who was born Sept 28th 1869, Mary E. who was born Aug 20th 1871, Lydia A. who was born Aug 14th 1873, Frankie M. who was born Sept 14th 1875. Affiant further states that there was present at the birth of Charles J. – Mary E. and Frankie M. Mrs. Cliningsmith a regular midwife, who is now deceased. Affiant knows the above facts to which she testifies, from being very intimately acquainted with the claimant and her family at and during the period above referred to, and by being present with her at the dates given above when her children were born." Jemima signed with a "x". Her witnesses were: L Foster and Annie Foster.

July 13, 1870: William L. and Amanda Smith and family were living in Decker Twp, Richland, IL – Post office: Fransonia
Aug 6, 1870: Samuel and Julia Judy still living in German Twp, Richland, IL – Post office: Stringtown

June 20, 1870: Anna Laws Smith was living in Claremont Twp, Richland Co, IL; post office Claremont. Living with daughter Rebecca (Smith) Shaw and family.

August 20, 1871: Mary E. was born to William L and Amanda 2 ½ miles south of Noble in Fransonia, Decker Twp, Richland, IL. Midwife Clingingsmith/Clingensmith attended the birth as well as Jemimah F. Anderson. Dr. Henry S. Langdon was the dr.

August 14, 1873: Lydia Alice born to William and Amanda 2 ½ miles south of Noble in Fransonia, Decker Twp, Richland, IL. Jemimah F. Anderson attended the birth. Dr. Langdon was the dr. According to Jemimah F. Anderson, midwife Clingingsmith wasn't present at this birth.

September 14, 1875: Frank M. born to William and Amanda 2 ½ miles south of Noble in Fransonia, Decker Twp, Richland, IL. Midwife Clingingsmith/Clingensmith attended the birth as well as Jemimah F. Anderson. Dr. Langdon was the dr.

Neighbors at Noble:
M. L. Taylor, age 41 in March 19, 1890 and lived in Richland Co, IL, post office Noble

He stated "that he was very well acquainted with William L. Smith husband of said claimant from the time he came to our neighborhood sometime in 1868 until he moved away about 1876, and during all this time his health generally speaking was very bad. Had a very bad cough bad sallow swathy appearance had frequent chills and complained very much pain of lungs together with night sweats. I thought at the time and still think that his lungs was badly diseased the disease seemed rather to increase than diminish as time went on. He appeared worse when he moved away than at first I resided a neighbor during the time covered by this affidavit was often in the company of Mr. Smith and testify from personal knowledge and that I have no interest in said claim"
Thomas J. Decker, age 39 in March 19, 1890 and of Richland Co, IL, Noble.
Stated "that he was very well acquainted with William L. Smith husband of said claimant from sometime in 1868 to sometime about 1876 he resided a neighbor during this period of time his health was bad indeed. Had bad cough sometimes chills and complained of night sweats had the appearance of a man who was suffering of disease of lungs he complained all the time of his lungs hurting him and from his appearance at the time I have every reason to believe and does believe that he was all the time during said acquaintance suffering man (paper folded) with disease of lungs that (paper folded) from personal knowledge to all accept the name of the disease and from the appearance of the ?? at time of acquaintance as to said disease that I was very often in the company of the said William L. Smith and my chance of observing his condition was good and that I have no interest in said claim."

Fall 1875 (some neighbors said they moved in 1876): William and Amanda Smith family moved from south of Noble to 2 miles east of Claremont, Claremont Twp, Richland, IL

Oct 2, 1877: Bertha L. born to William and Amanda 2 miles east of Claremont, Claremont Twp, Richland, IL. It is possible that midwife Clingensmith was present at this birth too (according to a paper signed by Amanda). The Smith family had moved from Noble though, and Catharine Clingensmith/Klingensmith died sometime in 1877. On June 24, 1889, Nancy Staffy/Steffy of Claremont, Richland, IL signed an affidavit with an "x". Her witnesses were: ? Hatie Mosses and Mildred Webster. Nancy Staffy/Steffy stated: "that I was present at the birth of Bertha L. Smith was born on the 2nd day of October 1877 Reason why so fresh in my mind it happened it took place while the Christian conference was held at the Antioch church in Claremont Township Richland County State of Illinois." Nancy was the daughter of Henry Sanders and Catherine (Williams) Sanders. Nancy was a sister to Thomas Jefferson Sanders who was married to Malinda Smith (daughter of William J. Smith and Anna Laws). Nancy first married John Frederick Benskin in Richland County, IL on July 21, 1853. She then married John Henry Bailey on April 6, 1858 and after 1880 remarried to ???? Steffey.

March 18, 1879: William L. Smith died at the age of 37, 11 mo, 12 days, 2 miles east of Claremont, Claremont Twp, Richland, IL. Buried: Antioch Cemetery, Richland County, IL; Claremont Twp, 9 mi east of Olney. Dr. Zeba D. French of Sumner, Lawrence Co, IL in June 2, 1888, said William was a good soldier. Always ready for duty when he able. Dr. Zeba D. French said "I knew him and lived in the same neighborhood until his death. I treated him in his last illness and was present when he died. He died of pneumonia on March 18, 1879 - His general debility existing for years – ever since 1866 – had much to do in predisposing to pneumonia and lessoning his ability to withstand its effects." Dr. French was assistant surgeon in the 11th Missouri Regiment and first knew William during the years 1862 – 1863 and until Aug 4th, 1864. He next knew William in private life and treated him in 1866, but failed to keep record of the nature of the illness. He noted William's general health was not good – not vigorous – after his return from the army. Dr. A. Q. Baird living in Sumner, Lawrence Co, IL on January 26, 1889 stated that he treated William "in his last sickness in February or March of 1789 and that he died of Pneumony?? apparently of the chronic type that he found William very much emaciated with general debility from the history of the case I believe that he died from the effects of disease contracted while in the US Army." Dr. N. B. Allen, MD of Olney, IL in Mar 19, 1890, wrote that he treated William in 1877 and 1878 for chronic cough and was acquainted with him for about 13 years, but did not know him before his enlistment. Dr. Allen didn't treat him in his last illness, but was satisfied he died of "Phthisis Pulmonalis". "I remember him as a sober industrious man" (sober industrious may be something else – hard to decipher.)

Found on a list of archaic medical terms: http://www.antiquusmorbus.com/English/EnglishP.htm Phthisis Pulmonalis: "Consumption of the lungs; strictly applied to the tuberculous variety. [Cleaveland1886]." "Pulmonary consumption. Pulmonary tuberculosis. [Dorland]." "Pulmonary consumption, characterized by emaciation, debility, cough, hectic fever, and purulent expectoration. [Thomas1875]" "Phthisis is an archaic name for tuberculosis. [Medicinenet]" "A term formerly applied (like Consumption) to the disease of the lung now known as Tuberculosis. [Britannica1911]" "In a general sense, progressive emaciation. It is usually, however, restricted to phthisis pulmonalis. [Dunglison1874]"

Amanda C. Smith was left to care for 6 children age 12 and under. Annie Belle was age 12 yrs, 2 mo's old, C. J. was 9 yrs, 5 months, Mary E. was 7 yrs, 6 mos, Lydia A. was 5 yrs, 7 mos, Frank was 3 yrs, 6 mos, Bertha was 1 yr, 5 mos. Her mother-in-law, Anna Laws Smith died in her home a year later.