Phillip Morton Smith, born: Oct 1888; Buffalo, Rockbridge Co. VA; died: ca.1927; Phillip was listed as age 22 in the U.S. 1910 census, Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge County, VA.

Phillip, married: 18 Nov 1909; Rockbridge Co. VA; Lillian Madison Higgins, born: 23 Sep 1888; Rockbridge Co. VA; died: 28 Jan 1950; (Lillian, married 2nd: Joseph F. Wilhelm, Their record continues here.)

Lilly is listed as age 20 in the 1910 census and 39 on the 1930 census which could mean she could have been born later than the birthdate given. Possibly 1889 or 1890. We know of her 2nd marriage because of the 1930 census.

Marriage record on Reel 86: "SMITH, PHILIP MORTON 21 years, single, white, born in Rockbridge Co. VA, parents Rachel Smith, m. 18 Nov 1909 by D.A. Penick (Presbyterian Minister) in Lexington, VA to Lilly HIGGINS 21 years, single, white, born in Rockbridge, parents Jacob & Lizzie Higgins".

Issue: Smith

• Cecil, born: ca.1910; He is listed as age 9 months in the 1910 census & 19 on the 1930 census
• Russell E., born: ca.1914; Listed as age 16 in the 1930 census.
• Piney, born: ca.1916; Listed as age 14 in the 1930 census.
• Pearl M., born: ca.1919; Listed as age 11 in the 1930 census.
• Boyd M., born: ca.1922; Listed as age 8 in the 1930 census.
• Clark M., born: ca.1927; Listed as age 3 in the 1930 census. Problem reading the written entry for his name.

Source info: Ken Morris; U.S. 1910 & 1930 census, Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge County, VA; Dee Ann Buck;