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Surnames: SMITH, BRANE, RAYL
Classification: Query
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Karen: Thanks so much for your wonderful help with the Rayl family. I guess my eyes just
aren't what they used to be. I am looking at cousins trying to find a researcher who
knows more about the paternal grandparents of half brothers Abe and Frank Smith
(1857-1941), who were both in Tippecanoe Co, IN, later in their lives. Frank was my great
grandfather. Their father, Levi Smith, was married at least twice. 2nd to Susan Brane,
Abe's Mother, and they lived in and about Wabash Co. and Grant Co.
1880 Census La Gro Township, Wabash Co., IN p. 13/293 Date: 16 June 1880
Smith, Levi WM 46? Head Farmer Ohio Ohio Ohio
Susan WF 35 Wife Keeping House OH Md Pa
Abraham WM 15 Farm Labor Indiana
Nancy A. WF 11 Daughter Indiana
Maria E. WF 7 or 9 Daughter Indiana
Daniel W. WM 7 Son Indiana
Phoebe H. WF 6 or 4 Daughter Indiana
Elva B. WF 1 Daughter Indiana
Bellva M. WF 1 Daughter Indiana
Susan's father Abraham Brane and family living in Liberty twp., Wabash Ind in 1880 p.
308C. I've tracked down Abe's sisters, but no joy in finding another researcher.
Possibly my Levi Smith:
1850 Lagro Township, Indiana 15 October 1850
373 386 John Vanness? 33 M Farmer 1500 Ohio
Harriet 22 F N York
Helen 2 F Ind
Bariel? 91 M N Jersey
Levi Smith 17 M Kenty
Possible Levi's first marriage was to Rachael Meadows:
Levi Smith Rachel (Rachael) Meadows 25 Feb. 1856 Wabash B 3??
1860 La Gro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana 13 June 1860 PO La Gro, IN p. 472 or 2
569 569 Levi Smith 28 M Farmer 180 280 Kentucky
Rachael " 28 F Housewife Indiana
Francis 4 M Indiana
Alfred 2 M Indiana
Mary 2/12 F Indiana
Again, thanks for your help.
Crystal