Slave list of Maurice and Clarissa Reid Smith

Below is the list of slaves owned by Maurice & Clarissa (Reid) Smith of Tulip, Arkansas, that I have been able to locate over the years. Those with an (*) are my family members.

Slave list of Maurice and Clarissa Reid Smith

Name                   Birthdate

Isaac  *                       1826

Rachel *                     ?

Eli                               May 1839

Little Jane             Oct. 30, 1841

Cat                             Dec. 4, 1840

Bell                            Feb. 18, 1846

Bob                           Sept. 10, 1847

Kiz                              Sept. 1849

Peggy *                      Oct. 1851

Daniel *                     Apr. 11, 1854

Lea & Lealia *         Jan. 17, 1857 (twins)

Howell *                   March 20, 1860

Parthenia              May 3, 1862

Little Bell               Feb 11, 1860

Susan Rebecca    Oct. 1863

Hallie                       Aug. 1855

Hannah                   Aug. 12, 1819

Monk                       Jan. 1845

Candace                 Aug. 1847

Sarah                        May 7, 1841

Tan & Sylvia mention in family letter

Jim                            Jan. 1826

Linda                        Apr. 5, 1833

 Mike                         Sept. 15, 1837

Jane                          Oct. 1828

George                    Sept 15, 1846

Andrew                   June 1848

Milly                         July 30, 1850

Helen                       Dec. 1852

Lou                            Nov. 1854

Ede                            Mar. 1857

Lone &Tony         March 20, 1859  (twins)

Milton                     May 11, 1861

Becky                       July 19, 1862

Ned                           May 21, 1867

Carthage - Jan 01,1953

Carthage

Mrs Pearlie Dobbins visited relatives and friends last week in Warren. Her sister, Mrs Vinnie Lagan, who has had a long spell of illness, is much improved .....

Mrs. Ida Beavers is improving from a severe illness..... Rosie Lee Dobbins, Josephine O'Hara and several others who are attending school at AM&N College spent the holidays at home with their parents and friends.... Mrs M. B. Green who has been in the hospital in Little Rock has returned home but is yet on the sick list... Mrs Latonia Robinson who has been in Little Rock was home for the holidays...

Mrs. C. S. Smith visited her nephew in Memphis during the holidays.

Tombstone Tuesday: Hazel V. Smith

For the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring photos from Toone's Chapel Cemetery, in Tulip, Arkansas in my Tombstone Tuesdays Posts. I took these pictures back in 2004, so the quality isn't that great. Most of the people buried in the cemetery are related to me or my family.

Rest in Peace
Mother
Hazel V. Smith
1906 -1981

Hazel V. Smith nee Sloane was the first child of William Andrew Wesley Sloane & Mary Bertha Smith. She was born on 14 November 1906 in Tulip, Dallas County, Arkansas. Hazel met and later married Eddy J. Smith on 20 September 1929 in Dallas County, Arkansas. To this union was born nine, make that thirteen children, all are living except for one five. Hazel died at the age of 75, in August of 1981 in Malvern, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Hazel was my Great Aunt.

Tombstone Tuesday: Sam M. Smith

For the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring photos from Toone's Chapel Cemetery, in Tulip, Arkansas in my Tombstone Tuesdays Posts. I took these pictures back in 2004, so the quality isn't that great. Most of the people buried in the cemetery are related to me or my family.

 Sam M. Smith

US Army

World War II

Aug 1, 1921

Sep 24, 1977

Sam is the eighth child of Jimmie A. Smith and Lula E. Bailey Smith. He was born in Tulip, Dallas County, Arkansas and died in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Tombstone Tuesday: Monest Smith

For the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring photos from Toone's Chapel Cemetery, in Tulip, Arkansas in my Tombstone Tuesdays Posts. I took these pictures back in 2004, so the quality isn't that great. Most of the people buried in the cemetery are related to me or my family.

Mr Monest Smith

Born Jan 12, 1928

Died Nov 15 1970

At the age 42

Sadly Missed

Tombstone Tuesday: Otis Lee Smith

For the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring photos from Toone's Chapel Cemetery, in Tulip, Arkansas in my Tombstone Tuesdays Posts. I took these pictures back in 2004, so the quality isn't that great. Most of the people buried in the cemetery are related to me or my family.

 Mr Otis Lee Smith

Born Nov 22 1947

Died Sep 26 1977

At the age 29 years

At Rest

Tombstone Tuesday: Vanessa Smith

For the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring photos from Toone's Chapel Cemetery, in Tulip, Arkansas in my Tombstone Tuesdays Posts. I took these pictures back in 2004, so the quality isn't that great. Most of the people buried in the cemetery are related to me or my family.

Headstone Photo of Vanessa Smith, taken at Toone's Chapel Cemetery,
Tulip, Arkansas. July 2004

In Loving Memory

Vanessa Smith

Oct 5, 1956 - Nov 23, 90

Tombstone Tuesday: Rosa Smith

For the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring photos from Toone's Chapel Cemetery, in Tulip, Arkansas in my Tombstone Tuesdays Posts. I took these pictures back in 2004, so the quality isn't that great. Most of the people buried in the cemetery are related to me or my family.

Rosa Smith

Died

Feb 15, 1916

Tombstone Tuesday: Ervin B. Smith

Headstone of Evern B. Smith at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery

Evern Burnes Smith was born 23 July 1921 in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas to Mack Henry and Cloudia Bell (Giles) Smith. Evern married Elizabeth Johnson, and had three children. Evern died 26 January 1963 in Richmond, California. He is buried in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo, California.

Tombstone Tuesday: Cloudia B. (Giles) Smith

Headstone of Cloudia Bell (Giles) Smith; taken by me
at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo, California

Cloudia Bell Smith, nee Giles was born on 5 November 1898 in Fountain Hill, Ashley County, Arkansas to John Henry and Alice Ophelia (Besely) Giles. She married Mack Henry Smith on 15 September 1917 in Carthage, Dallas County, Arkansas. Cloudia and Mack were my great grandparents and they had fifteen children together.
 I remember seeing Mama Cloudia, as she was called, at my grandmother's house during the holidays as a child; she died when I was 12. I also remember going to her funeral, but not much else about her. Cloudia died on 15 Feb 1985 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California. She is buried in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, along with her husband, Mack; and their daughter Corine Westbrook and son Evern B. Smith.

Photo of Cloudia Bell (Giles) Smith

Tombstone Tuesday: Corine (Smith) Westbrooks

Headstone of Corine (Smith) Westbrook; taken by me
at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery

Corine Westbrooks, nee Smith was born on October 21, 1923 in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas. She is the daughter of Mack & Cloudia Bell (Giles) Smith and my grandmother's sister. Corine died today (January 31st) in 1980; in San Francisco, California at the age of 56. Corine was buried in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo, California. Corine is the wife of John Henry Westbrook, who is buried here too.

2012 Hawkins Smith Pattillo Family Reunion

2012 Family Reunion Hawkins-Smith-Pattillo

The committee of the Hawkins, Smith, Patillo reunion writes to inform you of the upcoming family reunion for August 3rd, 4th, 5th 2012. Registration package will be mailed at a later date, along with other information.

It will be held at the Austin Convention Hotel & Spa at 305 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs Arkansas 71901. Room Rates are $92.00 per night Single, Double, Triple, Quad Occupancy. $170.00 One -Bedroom Suite & $255.00 Two -Bedroom Suite. Reservation Phone # 877-623-6697 & mention HSP Family Reunion.

The Registration prices are listed for ages 0-3 Free, 4-11 $55.00, and 12-UP $85.00, this includes t-shirts. The cutoff date will be June 15, 2012 and there will be a late fee if not received by cutoff date. Payment in the form of Money orders & cashier checks ONLY (No Personal Check). Our meal time are scheduled for Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday 7am-9am, Saturday 7pm-9pm.

Registration can be sent to Randy & Gloria Harris or contact Chairperson Tanya Matlock.

For the most up-to-date information on shows, attractions, activities, tours and more in the Hot Springs area, visit

http://www.hotsprings.com/.

We thank you & look forward to seeing you in 2012.

Tombstone Tuesday: Mack Henry Smith

Headstone of Mack H. Smith at
Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo, California;
Taken by Author 14 Nov 2011 

Mack Henry Smith was my great grandfather. He was born in Tulip, Dallas County, Arkansas on May 6th; the year of birth has been listed as anytime from 1885 up to 1888. He died on 29 May 1964 in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California. He was buried in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery in Vallejo, California.

Tombstone Tuesday: L. C. Smith

Sunrise Memorial Cemetery

Vallejo, California

L. C. Smith was my grandmother's brother, I don't recall ever meeting him, but I have meet some of his children. He was born 20 November 1925 in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas to Mack & Cloudia (Giles) Smith. He died 16 Apr 1991 in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California.

LC Smith in his Army uniform

He served in the US Army during World War II.