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     Paul Samuel Smith was born on 3 July 1897 at Richmond, Wayne Co., IN. He was the son of Harrison Jones Smith and Louise May Wolfe. Paul Samuel Smith married Lillian Elizabeth McMinn, daughter of Francis Erwin McMinn and Emma Williams. Paul Samuel Smith died on 19 May 1991 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 93 OBITUARY - The Los Angeles Times, May 30, 1991

Nixon Teacher, Former Whittier College Head, Dies
Paul Samuel Smith, former Whittier College president and mentor to former President Richard M. Nixon, died recently at age 93.
The Whittier resident died May 18 after a brief illness.
Smith, a respected history scholar and teacher, became the college's eighth president in 1951 and held the position through 1969. During his tenure, enrollment rose from 800 to 2,000, and the college established a Copenhagen school, one of the first campuses overseas to encourage students to study abroad.
But Smith's presidency may be remembered best for bricks and mortar. "He was very good at convincing donors to help build buildings," said Roy Newsom, another former Whittier College president. More than a dozen buildings went up during Smith's tenure, including the college chapel where students and colleagues gathered last Saturday for a memorial service.
Nixon, a 1934 graduate of Whittier College, wrote one of the tributes for the memorial. "During my 45 years in the political arena, no one inspired and influenced me more than Dr. Paul Smith," Nixon wrote. "He was the best of scores of teachers I had in high school, college and law school."
Smith would lecture in his history courses on leaders such as Presidents James Madison and James Monroe in a way that inspired his students to follow in their footsteps, Whittier College Trustee C. Milo Connick said. Smith believed "in free enterprise and individual initiative," Connick said. "He believed that history was the length and shadow of great men."
Smith, an author of several books on American politics and the Constitution, criticized other scholars for what he called "debunking the heroes of American history" and breeding "a disrespect for the past." Smith believed that educators did a disservice by downplaying the virtues of democracy in an effort to be nonpartisan.
Smith was born in Richmond, Ind., and attended a one-room schoolhouse where he read Poe, Byron and biographies from the Congressional Record.
At Earlham College, a nearby Quaker school, he studied political science and served as student body president, returning home every afternoon to do farm chores. He received his master's and doctorate degrees at the University of Wisconsin and began teaching at Whittier in 1922. He became known both for his oratory and his camaraderie with students. He would often join them in pickup basketball games.
He made one his last public appearances four months ago at a memorial service for his wife, Lillian. Smith struggled to get out of his chair and slowly crossed the few feet to the speaker's podium, Connick said, but he retained the voice that once held students spellbound.
"He talked about the things he and Lillian were interested in throughout their lives," Connick said, such as world peace and helping the unfortunate. "He said these things hadn't materialized according to their hopes, but it was incumbent on humankind to keep working on them."


He was buried in May 1991 at Elkhorn Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.

     Pearl Smith was born on 24 January 1872.¹ She was the daughter of David Owen Smith and Georgianna Frances Eakle. Pearl Smith married Harry Ernest Eyler.¹ Pearl Smith died on 30 June 1911 at Funkstown, Washington Co., MD, at age 39.¹

     Pearl Smith was born in March 1877 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of John M. Smith and Sophronia Bloomer. Pearl Smith died on 14 August 1953 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH, at age 76.

     Peggy Lou Smith was born circa 1927. She was the daughter of Max Edward Smith Jr. and Mary Catherine Jones. Peggy Lou Smith married William Robert Hanshumaker, son of William C. Hanschumaker and Flora G. Hilf, on 2 January 1947 at Washington Co., PA. Peggy Lou Smith lived on 13 April 1950 at 209 Montrose Terrace, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. She and William Robert Hanshumaker were divorced in June 1966 at Palm Beach Co., FL; after the divorce, William remarried to Shirley Draughn (1933-2008). Peggy remarried to Frank Muro on 11 OCT 1980.

     Col. Peter Smith lived at Chesterfield Co., VA.

     Peter Crumley Smith was born on 15 May 1805 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Hester Schultz. Peter Crumley Smith died on 6 January 1877 at Van Buren Co., IA, at age 71. He was buried in January 1877 at Hoskins Cemetery, Cantril, Van Buren Co., IA, Findagrave #22961742.

     Philip Smith was born on 5 August 1873 at Ohio.¹ He married Caroline E. Hoffman on 20 July 1912. Philip Smith died on 29 September 1949 at Tuscarawas Co., OH, at age 76.

     Philip A. Smith was born in April 1880 at Multnomah Co., OR.^1,2 He was the son of Philip Tennessee Smith and Mary Jane Windle.

     Philip Tennessee Smith was born on 6 July 1834 at Monroe Co., TN.^1,2 He married Mary Jane Windle, daughter of John Wesley Windle and Isabella Dodson, on 17 August 1862 at Multnomah Co. (probably), OR, 9 children born, 7 living as of 1910 census (Portland 4 Ward, p.188A.)² Philip Tennessee Smith died on 9 October 1901 at Multnomah Co., OR, at age 67. He was buried in October 1901 at Old Pioneers Columbian Cemetery, St. John's Village, Multnomah Co., OR.

     Lt. Col. Philip Theodore Smith was born on 6 November 1928. He married Anna Laurie Davis. Lt. Col. Philip Theodore Smith began military service Vietnam War service, U.S. Air Force. He died on 18 February 1997 at age 68. He was buried in February 1997 at Robinson Cemetery, Robinson, McLennan Co., TX, Findagrave #121727079.
Note: Philip's biological father was Philip Eddy Keech (1905 - 1965.)

     Phillip T. Smith was born in January 1891 at Multnomah Co., OR.¹ He was the son of Henry Webster Smith and Rosetta Emily Severance.¹

     Rachel Smith was born on 4 October 1811 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Smith and Rachel Parrett. Rachel Smith married Jerome Draise on 13 May 1850 at Fayette Co., OH. Rachel Smith died on 18 December 1886 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 75.

     Rachel Smith was born in 1838 at Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. She married Alexander Pushie.

     Rachel B. Smith was born in August 1803 at Pennsylvania. She married Gideon Vore on 11 June 1820 at Guernsey Co., OH. Rachel B. Smith died on 11 March 1877 at Morgan Co., OH, at age 73.

     Ralph Smith was born in July 1881 at Fayette Co., OH. He was the son of John M. Smith and Sophronia Bloomer. Ralph Smith died after 14 August 1953.

     Ralph E. Smith was born on 17 May 1885. He was the son of George H. Smith and Addie M. Eby. Ralph E. Smith died on 28 January 1886. He was buried in 1886 at Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #146605318.

     Ralph Otto Smith was born on 25 December 1913 at Minot, Ward Co., ND. He was the son of Otto R. Smith and Bessie Elvina Semler. Ralph Otto Smith married Marjorie Leota Snyder, daughter of Fred Eugene Snyder and Nondice Courtney Johnson, on 22 April 1936. Ralph Otto Smith died on 21 January 1997 at Sarasota Co., FL, at age 83.

     Ralph V. Smith married Gertrude Madden, daughter of George W. Madden and Harriet Windle, on 3 November 1922. Ralph V. Smith died on 2 February 1927.

     Randolph Dawson Smith was also known as "R.D." He was born on 16 September 1892 at Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR.¹ He was the son of John Dawson Smith Jr. and Rowena Josephine White.¹ Randolph Dawson Smith married Margaret Lorene Windell, daughter of William Hess Windell and Mary Samantha Reese, After Margaret's death, Randolph remarried to Winnie Flippo (1908 - 1991) in 1924.

Randolph Dawson Smith died on 15 November 1968 at McClain Co., OK, at age 76 Dates per SSDI, last residence Purcell. He was buried in November 1968 at Hillside Cemetery, Purcell, McClain Co., OK, Findagrave #20671701.

     Raymond Lynn Smith was born on 28 October 1918 at Detroit, Red River Co., TX.¹ He was the son of Randolph Dawson Smith and Margaret Lorene Windell.¹ Raymond Lynn Smith married Betty Margaret Miller. Raymond Lynn Smith died on 16 July 1979 at Wayne, McClain Co., OK, at age 60. He was buried in July 1979 at Hillside Cemetery, Purcell, McClain Co., OK, Findagrave #21318013.

     Rebecca Smith was born on 5 December 1776 1850 census shows birthplace "Pa." but does not seem likely. She married Alexander Gilmore, son of James Gilmore, on 16 October 1791 at Lincoln Co., KY. Rebecca Smith lived on 19 August 1850 at Harrison Co., IN, with daughters Rebecca Sonner and Lucinda in the Eli Sonner home.¹ She died on 12 January 1852 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 75.

     Rebecca Smith was born on 4 November 1807 at Muskingum Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Jane Shaver. Rebecca Smith married Peter Joseph Clapper, son of George Michael Clapper Jr. and Susanna Baker, on 5 June 1829 at Muskingum Co., OH. Rebecca Smith died on 5 April 1888 at Muskingum Co., OH, at age 80

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Smith family lived on the edge of Zanesville and Wayne Twp.. the story handed down in our family claimed she was the first white female born in Wayne Twp., but her death record states she was born in Zanesville. She was born Nov. 5, 1807 in a log cabin high on the bank of the south River Rd.

Here is a story that Libby Clapper (1909-1982) told of her Great Great Grandmother Rebecca Smith Clapper in her own words: "Rebecca was the midwife for the family and the neighbors. When my mother (Dessie Dutro) was 4 years old, a new baby was on the way (Harry Emerson Dutro 1877). Her mother sent her to get Great Grandma Becky. It was at least a mile and a half but she made it alright and Great Grandma Becky came back and helped deliver the baby. At that time she was 79 years old. My mother liked to visit with Becky , because she always had a treat for her. Becky smoked a pipe and would sit by the fireplace and the smoke, would swirl up the chimney. Mother liked that and she said that she never saw another woman smoke a pipe and she never forgot her Great Grandmother although she died when My mother (Dessie) was but 5 years old."

She was buried in April 1888 at Blue Rock Baptist Cemetery, Blue Rock Twp., Muskingum Co., OH, Findagrave #9772553.

     Rebecca Smith was born on 10 January 1816 at Elizabethton, TN. She was the daughter of Caleb Smith and Elizabeth Doren. Rebecca Smith married John Bowman, son of Joseph Bowman and Mary Hoss. Rebecca Smith died on 15 April 1873 at age 57.

     Rebecca J. Smith was born circa 1842 at Wirt Co. (probably), VA (now WV).¹ She was the daughter of James Smith.¹

     Rebecca Jane Smith was born on 27 October 1859. She married Isaac S. Shenk. Rebecca Jane Smith died on 2 March 1884 at age 24. She was buried in March 1884 at Mount Clinton Mennonite Church Cemetery, Mount Clinton, Rockingham Co., VA, Findagrave #62515400.

     Rebecca Rout Smith was born circa 1783. She married Peter De Priest on 8 October 1806 at Frederick Co., VA. Rebecca Rout Smith died in 1862 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Regina Ann Smith was born on 30 August 1897 at Elma, Howard Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of W. Michael Smith and E. Mary (?)¹ Regina Ann Smith married Rufus E. Rollier, son of Paul F. Rollier and Ernestine Brenneisen, circa 1924. Regina Ann Smith died on 22 February 1985 at Cerro Gordo Co., IA, at age 87. She was buried in February 1985 at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.

     Reuben Smith was born on 18 November 1821 at Northampton Co., PA, details per Findagrave.com memorial.¹ He married Sarah Ann Gross. Reuben Smith lived on 3 June 1880 at New Albany, Story Co., IA, farming.¹ He died on 28 February 1897 at Story Co., IA, at age 75. He was buried in March 1897 at Colo Cemetery, Colo, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #45577171.

     Reuben R. Smith was born circa 1839 at Wirt Co. (probably), VA (now WV).¹ He was the son of James Smith.¹

     Reul Smith married Evaline (?).