Alexander Smith, born: 1822; died: 18 Jan 1892; Collierstown, Rockbridge Co. VA;

Alexander, married: 7 Mar 1843; Rockbridge Co. VA; Eleanor 'Polly' Rowsey, born: 1827; died: after 1895; Rockbridge Co. VA; Need to see copy of original bond.

These are the webmaster's ancestors.

His death notice in published death book: SMITH, ALEXANDER died 18 Jan 1892 Co. Town, pneumonia, 70 years, reported by his wife Polly. Compiled book in public library.

Children's names from census records & marriage records. Need to get official death records from State of VA, their website: www.vdh.virginia.gov Records can be ordered online. Tel: 804-662-6200.

1850	Census: Alexander Smith 28, Polly 23, Mary J. 5, Eliza 3, Jacob 1.
1860	18th Jul Census: Alexander Smith 38, Polly 38, Mary 18, Eliza Jane 14, Jacob 10, Andrew 8, John 6, Esteline 3, unnamed daughter 6 months (taken 18 Jul), Feb 1860
1870	17 Sep census: Alexander Smith 62 (should be 48), Mary 43, Anne E. 23, Andrew 19, Rachel E. 15, John 10, George 8.
1880	Alexander Smith 57, Mary 52, George 19.
1892	Alexander Smith died

Issue: Smith

• Mary J., born: 1845; with parents in 1850 census.
  Mary, married: 2 Dec 1868; Rockbridge Co. VA; James Chittum, born: ca. 1846; Son of James & Eliza Chittum; Was 22 years of age at marriage.
• Ann Eliza, born: May 1847;
• Jacob, born: 1849;
• Andrew, born: 1852;
• John, born: 1854;
• Esteline, born: 1857; Could be the unnamed child born Oct 1857 on birth registry listed
• Rachel Elizabeth, born: Feb 1860; This is the webmaster's line.
• George M., born: 1862;
• Hugh W., born: 16 Apr 1866; Rockbridge Co. VA; died: 16 Dec 1866; age 8 months; He was on birth registry, reported by H.K. Rowsey neighbour. Death reported by neighbour H.K. Rowsey.

Source info: Dee Ann Buck;