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     Helen Lucille Smoot was born on 17 July 1914 at Fairview, Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Otis Smoot and Daisy Bowers. Helen Lucille Smoot married Henry David Windle, son of George Washington Windle and Ophia Catherine Felller, on 11 January 1938. Helen Lucille Smoot married Charles Franklin Cook in 1958. Helen Lucille Smoot died on 18 March 1996 at age 81.

     John A. Smoot was born in 1889 at Missouri. He married Nellie Windle, daughter of Martin H. Windle and Maggie Skaggs, on 8 January 1908 at Macon Co., MO, Marriage book 10, p.366.

     Neva Smoot was born in 1918 at Macon Co., MO. She was the daughter of John A. Smoot and Nellie Windle.

     Orva Smoot was born in 1909 at Macon Co., MO. He was the son of John A. Smoot and Nellie Windle.

     Otis Smoot married Daisy Bowers.

     Rada F. Smoot was born on 24 August 1869. She married Washington A. Sager. Rada F. Smoot died on 17 January 1938 at age 68. She was buried in January 1938 at Sager Cemetery, Alonzaville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #119373089.

     Bertha Smoots was born in November 1890 at Cass Co. (probably), NE.¹ She was the daughter of William Smoots and Mary A. Sonner.¹

     Catherine Smoots was born circa 1796 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA.¹ She married John Lopp, son of Johannes Lopp and Anna Catherine Ham, on 5 March 1822 at Harrison Co., IN. Catherine Smoots died on 11 May 1854 at Harrison Co., IN. She was buried in May 1854 at Old Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mauckport, Harrison Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 9129116.

     David Smoots was the son of Abraham Smootz. David Smoots married Elizabeth (?).

     David M. Smoots was born circa 1848 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz.¹

     Dorothy Smoots married Clifford Carson Patton, son of Thomas Patton and Sarah Elizabeth Larimore, in 1915 at Licking Co., OH.

     Florence Smoots was born in September 1892 at Cass Co. (probably), NE.¹ She was the daughter of William Smoots and Mary A. Sonner.¹

     Ina Smoots was born in May 1898 at Cass Co. (probably), NE.¹ She was the daughter of William Smoots and Mary A. Sonner.¹

     John Henry Smoots was born on 19 February 1864 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz.¹ John Henry Smoots married Sarah C. Polk on 7 April 1887.

     Levi Smoots was born circa August 1860 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz.¹ Levi Smoots died before 9 December 1870 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Lydia Catherine Smoots was born on 8 January 1858 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz.¹

     Perry Smoots was born on 17 January 1853 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz.¹ Perry Smoots died on 1 January 1858 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 4.¹

     Samuel B. Smoots was born circa 1825.¹ He was the son of David Smoots and Elizabeth (?) Samuel B. Smoots married Barbara Swartz, daughter of George Swartz and Sarah Warner, on 27 February 1847 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ Samuel B. Smoots died in 1899 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth Smoots was born on 21 August 1866 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz.¹ Sarah Elizabeth Smoots died on 6 October 1933 at age 67.¹

     Vincent Smoots was born in September 1895 at Cass Co. (probably), NE.¹ He was the son of William Smoots and Mary A. Sonner.¹

     William Smoots was born in June 1863 at Harrison Co. (probably), IN.¹ He married Mary A. Sonner, daughter of Joshua Sonner and Agnes M. Doll, circa 1885.¹

     William Smoots was born circa 1862 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz.¹

     Abraham Smootz was the son of Abraham Schmutz. Abraham Smootz lived at Shenandoah Co., VA, Relocated from Pennsylvania to Shenandoah County in the 1780s with his brother.

     Anna Smootz was born on 29 September 1800 at Shendandoah Co., VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Abraham Smootz. Anna Smootz married Samuel Wendel, son of Johannes Wendel and Mary Wiseman, on 2 June 1821 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Anna Smootz died on 6 December 1876 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 76. She was buried in December 1876 at Augustine Windle Cemetery, Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Anna Smootz married John Miller.

     Lenora Smotherman was born on 8 November 1880 at Annapolis, Crawford Co., IL. She married James A. Tracy. Lenora Smotherman died in 1963 at Robinson Twp., Crawford Co., IL. She was buried in 1963 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Porterville, Crawford Co., IL, Findagrave #69851479.

     Thomas Benton Smothers was born on 31 March 1898. He married Isabelle Watkins. Thomas Benton Smothers died on 14 March 1951 at age 52. He was buried in March 1951 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Findagrave #147776259.

     William Edward Smothers was born on 20 November 1924 at Franklin Co., IL. He was the son of Thomas Benton Smothers and Isabelle Watkins. William Edward Smothers married Ileen Helen Hayes, daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth, on 10 February 1950 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL,

Wedding Announcement -- Southern Illinoisan; Carbondale, Illinois; February 25, 1950; Page 5 (Newspapers.com):

Ileen Hayes Wed to BIll Smothers
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smothers or Royalton are announcing the recent marriage of their son, Bill Smothers, and Miss Ileen Hayes of Peoria. The couple was married in the Peoria Presbyterian church on Feb. 10.

The bride wore a navy blue suit with pink accessories and the bridegroom was attired in a gray business suit.

Smothers is studying engineering at Bradley university in Peoria.

Mr. and Mrs. Smothers spent their honeymoon in Chicago.


NOTE: The names of their children reflect the parents' sense of humor. The children were give middle initials only, but not middle names. Thus they were "Tom E.", "Dan D.", and "Nan C."

William Edward Smothers died on 26 May 2015 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 90

Obituary -- The Peoria Journal Star; Illinois; Friday, May 29, 2015 (Findagrave.com):

PEORIA - William "Bill" Edward Smothers, 90, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Bickford Cottage in Peoria.

He was born Nov. 20, 1924, to Thomas and Isabella (Watkins) Smothers in Royalton, Ill. He married Ileen Hayes on Feb. 10, 1950, in Peoria. She preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death were his parents, his brother and his sister.

Surviving are his children, Nan (Ron) Macari of Peoria, Dan (Karen) Smothers of Morton and Tom (Cynthia) Smothers of Birmingham, Ala. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Margaret Macari, Shawn Smothers, Jennifer (James) Lam, Lilliane Smothers and Callie Smothers; and one great-grandson, Kyeler Smothers.

William served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He then graduated from Bradley University with a BS in general engineering. He worked at Caterpillar in facilities engineering for 30 years, retiring as a senior project engineer in 1987. He was a registered professional engineer.

He enjoyed sailing, knot tying, ballroom dancing and spending time with his family.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. He enjoyed helping others and was a driver for the Shriner's Hospital van for many years.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life event will be held at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 10 to 11 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

He was buried in May 2015 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #147081715.

     Gordon Glen Smuck was born on 2 January 1957. He was the son of Marlyn G. Smuck and Bonita McWherter. Gordon Glen Smuck died on 27 October 2013 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 56

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Gordon Glen Smuck, 56, passed away October 27th. He is survived by his favorite feline "Boots", his mother Bonita, sister Kathy Merical, 3 brothers, David, Douglas and Gary and numerous other family members. He was preceded in death by his father Marlyn. A celebration of life will be held at Eddie Davis Community Center in Valley Junction on Saturday, November 2nd from noon-3 p.m.

He was cremated in 2013 Findagrave #124633779.

     Harley Henry Smuck was born on 13 September 1906. He married Mildred Judith Rasmussen. Harley Henry Smuck died on 31 August 1977 at age 70. He was buried in September 1977 at Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard, Hardin Co., IA, Findagrave #127612321.