Name Birth/Death Age Range/Site. Smoot, (Child) d. 10 Apr 1848 R34/223 Child of Samuel Smoot

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1 Smoot, (Child) d. 10 Apr 1848 R34/223 Child of Samuel Smoot Smoot, Ann E. Darne d. 26 Oct 1887 R52/104 Smoot. In New York City, Wednesday, October 26, 1887, Mrs. Ann E. Smoot, widow of the late Com. Joseph Smoot, U.S. Navy. Funeral from St. John's Church, Friday, October 28th at 4 p.m. Smoot, Annie S. d. 2 Jul yrs. R10/113 Smoot. On July 2, 1901 at 2:50 a.m. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. G.. Lee, 760 7th street s.e., Annie S., widow of Thomas W. Smoot, aged 54 years. Gone but not forgotten. Funeral from above residence, July 3 at 4:30 p.m. Relatives respectfully invited to attend. Smoot, Avory E. b. 15 Sep d. 24 Apr yrs. R36/224 Smoot. On Tuesday, the 24th inst. At his residence on K street between 11th and 12th, Avory B. Smoot in the 61st year of his age. Newman, Harry Wright, The Smoots of Maryland and Virginia, Washington, DC: 1936, p. 41 Avery Smoot ( ) Avery Smoot, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Reed) Smoot, was born September 15, 1805, in Dorchester County, Maryland. His young manhood was spent at the National Capital, where on November 22, 1832, he secured license to marry Emily Hunter Terrett, of Fairfax County, Virginia. He died on April 24, 1866, and was interred in Congressional Cemetery, Washington. The following children were remembered by a descendant. Children of Avery and Emily (Terrett) Smoot 1. Julia West Smoot, born 1842, married Roland M. Jones, born 1840 in Penn. License Fairfax Co., Va., Nov. 8, Elizabeth Terrett Smoot married A.M. Hughes, of Tenn. 3. Samuel Clement Smoot Edward Date Smoot, born 1851 Smoot, Benjamin S. d. 1 Feb 1892 R129/254 Smoot. On Monday, February 1, 1892, at 10 o'clock p.m., Benjamin S. Smoot. Funeral from Blue Plains Farm, D.C., Wednesday, February 3 at 11 o'clock a.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Smoot, Catherine H. d. 1 Mar 1913 R20/115 Smoot. On Saturday, March 1, 1913, Catherine Harriet Smoot, infant daughter of Daniel B. and Mamie Smoot (nee Hall). Funeral from parents residence, th street n.e. at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 2. Smoot, Charles Fenelon b d. 25 Jul yrs. R34/224 Child of Charles F. Smoot Smoot, Charles H. d. 26 Aug yrs. R40/88 Smoot. Yesterday afternoon, after a protracted and painful illness which he bore with Christian resignation, Charles H. Smoot in the 25th year of his age. The friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his father (Mr. Samuel Smoot) on K street, near Georgetown. Smoot, Charles R. d. 17 Oct yrs. R18/53 Smoot. At 7:25 a.m., Charles. Smoot, beloved and eldest son of Wliliam G. and Ella Smoot in the 24th year of his age. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his parents, No. 720 G street s.e. at 3:30 o'clock on Wednesday the 19th inst. Smoot, Edwin K. d. 25 Oct yr. 3 mo. 23 days R34/230 Smoot. On the 25th instant, Edwin K. son of Dr. S.C. and Emma Smoot, aged 1 year 3 months 23 days. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his father on Pennsylvania avenue between 19th and 20th streets.

2 Smoot, Elizabeth d. 30 Sep yrs. R34/222 Smoot. On Sunday evening the 30th ultimo, in the hope of a blissful immortality, Mrs. Elizabeth Smoot, wife of Samuel Smoot, Esq. in the 63d year of his age. Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence on K street near Georgetown. Smoot, Elizabeth d. 11 Jul 1881 R49/213 Married: John H. Smoot and Elizabeth Speiden, March 13, 1827 by Rev. Mr. Chalmers. Smoot, Elizabeth d. 6 Jul 1903 R23/55 Smoot. On Monday, July 6, 1903, at 4:30 a.m., Elizabeth A. Smoot, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. W.T. Garnett, 918 K street southeast. Funeral services at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday at above residence Smoot, Ellen Fields d. 12 Jul 1909 R18/54 Smoot. On Monday, July 12, 1909 at her residence, 627 S. Carolina avenue s.e. Relatives and friends invited. Funeral private. Smoot, Emily H. b. 27 Apr d. 26 Nov yrs. R36/223 Smoot. On Sunday morning, November 26, 1898, Mrs. Emily H. Smoot, widow of the late Avory E. Smoot, aged 76 years and 7 months. Funeral Tuesday, November 28,a t 3 o'clock p.m., from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Julian G. Moore, No. 614 Massachusetts avenue northwest. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Smoot, Henry d. 21 Sep yr. 2 mo. 2 days R40/88 Smoot. On Tuesday the 21st instant Henry, infant son of Luther R. and Sarah E. Smoot, aged 14 months and 2 days. Smoot, Henry Robert d. 20 Jun yrs. 28 days R161/187 Smoot. Suddenly on Sunday, June 20, 1915, at 3:30 p.m., Henry Robert Smoot, aged sixteen years twenty eight days, beloved son of Daniel B. and Mamie Heil Smoot. Notice of funeral hereafter. The Evening Star, June 21, 1915, p. 8 Three Boys Drown In Nearby Waters Capsizing of Canoe Brings Death to Joel Cross and William W.F. Barron Henry Smoot Loses Life While Wading Father, Sitting on River Bank, Unable to Save Son -- Bodies Not Yet Recovered Three boys were drowned yesterday afternoon within a short distance of this city. Joel Cross, th street, and William W.F. Barron, 3506 M street, each nineteen years old, were drowned near Fletcher's as a result of the capsizing of a canoe, while Henry Smoot, sixteen years old, th street northeast, was drowned in Eastern Branch near Devil's Elbow, where he and two companions were wading. Daniel Smoot, his father, was seated on the shore watching the boys when the accident happened. The three victims were prominently identified in church work. Young Smoot was crucifer and a member of the choir at the Episcopal Chapel of the Natvity, 14th and A streets northeast, while Barron and Cross were members of the Holy Name Society of Holy Trinity Church, 36th and O streets, Barron also was assistant master of ceremonies at the church. Barron recently purchased a canoe, his friends stated, and yesterday afternoon he and Cross went up the river to enjoy a few hours away from the city. The young men fastened their canoe to a rock opposite Fletcher's boathouse and strolled about the shore for several minutes Seated on the rocks nearby were Mr. and Mrs. William S. Culbertson and their small child, 212 Maryland avenue northeast. The Culbertsons heard one of the canoeists ask his companion the time, and the other remarked that they had just forty minutes in which to return to the city. Entering the canoe, the boys paddled from shore and were in the deep water when their craft suddenly capsized and they were thrown overboard. Thought Boys Were Swimming William T. Finn, d street northwest, and the Culbertsons saw the young men struggling in the water,. Their first thought was that the canoeists had gone overboard purposely and that they were frolicking in the water, but they soon realized that such was not the case. One of them held to the overturned canoe for a few seconds and when the swift current broke his hold he shouted for assistance.

3 Mr. Culbertson and others hurried in boats to the scene of the accident. Cross and Barron were beneath the surface of the water at that time and did not reappear. The one who failed to catch hold of the overturned canoe, it is stated, did not return to the surface, one hand being the only part of him seen by persons on shore. It was not until the young men were overboard that they were seen by Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson and they were unable to tell just how it happened. Occupants of another canoe declared that Barron and Cross were changing positions in the boat when the accident happened. Scores of canoeists and a number of anglers were on the river within a short distance of the scene of the accident. It was impossible for any of them to be of any assistance to the victims of the accident, however, and all they could do was to take charge of the canoe and pick up the floatng cushions, paddles and other paraphenalia. It was by means of the recovered property that relatives of the drowned men were able to make certain the identity of the victims. Both College Graduates Barron was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Barron. The father is a member of the firm of Barron Bros., grocers, at 4275 M street. Cross was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel W. Cross, the father being employed as proofreader in the government printing office. Barron graduated from Georgetown University this year, it is stated, and had booked for a post-graduate course. Cross was a graduate of Gonzaga College. It was shortly after 3 o'clock in the afternoon that the Smoot boy was drowned. Patrick Hurley, Harold Harrison and George Keiser, companions of Smoot went with him, and Mr. Smoot went along to look after them. The boys were on the east side of the stream, wading, and young Smoot waded beyond his depth and disappeared. Mr. Smoot, who was seated on the shore, hurried into the water and made every effort to find his boy. He was unable to find him, however, and was forced to return home at night and tell his wife of the accident. Lieut. Russell Dean, in charge of the harbor police, sent two squads of men out yesterday to drag for the bodies, and it was late last night when the work was suspended until today. This morning James McCann and Charles W. Little were taken to the vicinity of Devil's Elbow and left ther in a bateau to drag for Smoot's body, a number of others assisting in the search. Policemen V.A. Osterman and F.J. Brunner and Engineer Passeno were sent to the upper river to search for the bodies of Cross and Barron. The water is deep and the bottom of the river rocky where the two men were drowned, and it is stated it is almost impossible to make any headway with the drags. Smoot, John H. d. 29 Jan yrs. R49/212 Smoot. Yesterday morning, at 3 o'clock, of a lingering disease, Mr. John H. Smoot, for many years master joiner in the Washington Navy Yard, in the 53d year of his age. He was an affectionate husband, a kind and tender father, and his loss will be deeply felt by a companion and five children whom he leaves behind, as well as the community generally, by whom he was much respected and esteemed. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence on 7th street east, near the Navy Yard, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Smoot, Joseph d. 21 Apr yrs. R40/83 Smoot. On Monday the 20th instant after a short illness, Joseph Smoot in the 49th year of his age. His funeral will take place from his late residence on K street in this city on this day at 2 o'clock p.m. and his friends are requested to attend it without further notice. Smoot, Joseph d. 26 Oct yrs. Public Vault Smoot. On Thursday evening the 26th instant of croup, Joseph, youngest child of John H. and Elizabeth Smoot in the 4th year of her age. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of the parents on 7th street east near the Navy Yard on Sunday afternoon at half past 2 o'clock. Smoot, Commodore Joseph d. 13 Mar yrs. R52/103 Smoot. On the 13th, Captain Joseph Smoot, U.S. Navy. The Evening Star, March 16, Funerals Yesterday A large concourse of friends including officers of both the Army and Navy attended the funeral of James Smoot, U.S. Navy from his late residence.

4 Midshipman December 1, 1809; Lieutenant April 27, 1816; commander March 3, 1835; Captain September 8, Was assigned as Midshipman on U.S.S. Hornet, September 1, 1811, and served thereon throughout the War of 1812, the Hornet capturing a number of valuable prizes. On February 24, 1813, she engaged the H.R.M.S. Peacock and took her into New York. Later was blockaded in New London, Conn., by a British squadron; succeeded in getting out on November 13, On March 23, 1815, captured H.R.M.S. Penguin after an engagement of twenty-two minutes. The Commander, officers and crew were commended by Congress in a Resolution of February 22, 1816, and the commander was presented with a gold medal and the other officers with silver medals. Served on the U.S.S. Hornet, Nonsuch, Despatch, Macedonian, United States, Grampus, Erie, Levant, and other vessels. Newman, Harry Wright, The Smoots of Maryland and Virginia, Washington, DC: 1936, p Captain Joseph Smoot ( ) Joseph Edward Smoot, son of John and Elizabeth (Parker) Smoot, was born 1792 in Dorchester County. From Maryland he was appointed a midshipman in the United States Navy on December 1, 1809, and rose successively to the rank of captain. As midshipman he served on the U.S.S. Hornet with Captain James Lawrence and participated in the engagement with the H.B.M.S. Peacock and her capture on February 14, Other vessels on which he saw sea service were Nonsuch, Macedonia, Peacock, Grampus, Erie and Levant, and had duty at the following Navy Yards -- Norfolk, Washington, and Portsmouth. His last command was at the latte station from 1852 to October 1, 1855, from thence he retired to his residence on K Street in the National Capital. He was one of the three Marylanders who received by an act of the Maryland Legislature a sword at the conclusion of the War of 1812 "for the gallant and good conduct of Joseph Smoot a native of this State and now a lieutenant in the Navy of the United States in the actions between the Hornet and Peacock and Hornet and Penguin." Resolution number one of the Acts of 1858 relates that the late Captain Smoot felt himself aggrieved by the action of the Government of the United States undner the act entitled "an act to promote the efficiency of the Navy" and that while suffering under what he conceived to be the wrong and injustice done to him, he departed his life in sorrow and sadness, and Mrs. Anne E. Smoot, his widow, feeling on her part that it would not be proper to retain the sword, returned it to the State of Maryland. The Governor of Maryland presented the sword which had thus been returned to the State to Algernon Sydney Smoot, son of the late Captain Joseph Smoot, with the charge that he shall cherish it as a testimonial of high appreciation of the State of Maryland for the distinguished service of his late father and that it shall never be drawn from its scabbard for use except in defense of his country, her rights, or her sacred honor. Joseph Smoot married first Margaret, born She died January 15, 1838, and was interred in Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. The only child, Virginia, was born 1826 and died On March 14, 1844, according to license issued in Montgomery County, Maryland, he married Anne, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Gassaway) Darne. Children of Joseph and Anne (Darne) Smoot 1. William Algernon Sydney Smoot married Mary Head Captain Joseph Smoot died on March 13, 1857, and was interred in Congressional Cemetery, Washington. His will, dated September 25, 1851 was probated in the Distict of Columbia on April 10, He bequeathed his entire estate to his widow for the support of his "only child Sydney". His widow survived until the year Smoot, Joseph Henry d. 20 Jun yr. 8 mo. 6 days R49/213 Smoot. On Thursday morning the 20th instant, Joseph Henry, infant son of Elizabeth and the late John H. Smoot, aged 20 months 6 days. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this (Friday) afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of his mother on 7th street east. Smoot, Julia Ann Dement d. 8 Jul yrs. 5 mos. 19 days R35/229 Smoot. On July 8, 1901 at 11:30 p.m., Julia A., widow of Joseph Smoot. Funeral from her late residence, 63 K street n.e., Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. Harry Wright Newman, The Smoots of Maryland and Virginia, Washington, D.C., 1936, p. 34

5 During the Civil War residence in Washington was not safe for Confederate sympathizers, consequently Mrs. Smoot leased her residence and retired to her mother's plantation in Prince Georges County, Maryland. The leasee sub-let to the Federal Government which housed from time to time in the 21-room mansion thousands of ex-slaves. And true to the race they destroyed entirely the hand-carved wood work, the frescoing, and other interior features for which the house was noted. Mrs. Smoot lived to celebrate her eightieth birthday and departed on July 8, 1901 Smoot, Margaret d. 14 Jan 1838 R52/106 Smoot. Suddenly, on the morning of the 12th instant, Mrs. Margaret A. Smoot, consort of Captain Joseph Smoot, of the U.S. Navy, aged 25 years. This truly amiable and interesting lady was in health and happiness, in the midst of her family and friends, (who knew well how to appreciate her excellence and will long and sincerely lament her loss,) but a few hours before her death, by which her husband and family have been deprived of one of the best of wives and mothers, and society of one of its brightest ornaments. The friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her residence in the Navy Yard, on Sunday, the 14th, at 1 o'clock p.m. Smoot, Rachel A. b d. 15 Jan 1904 R36/221 Smoot. At 12 o'clock noon, January 15, 1904 of pneumonia, Rachel A. wife of Samuel C. Smoot. Funeral from residence, 1616 Rhode Island ave. at 11 o'clock a.m., Monday, January 18. Interment private. The Evening Star, January 18, 1905 Funeral of Rachel Belt Smoot The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Rachel Belt Smoot, the wife of Mr. Samuel C. Smoot, whose death from pneumonia occurred at noon Friday, were held at the family residence, No Rhode Island avenue, at 11 o'clock this morning. The services were conducted by Rev. Forrest J. Prettyman of Mount Vernon Place M.E. Church, of which Mrs. Smoot was a member, assisted by Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Greene. The loss of Mrs. Smoot will be felt most keenly by her numerous friends. Although of rather frail constitution, and at times quite a sufferer, she was exceedingly happy in manner and disposition, and greatly delighted to have her friends about her. As a hostess she was cordial, gentle and most pleasing; as a friend sincere, sympathetic, considerate, kind. By those who best knew her, of her tender sympathies, kindly deeds and the surpassing sweetness of her domestic life, she was most beloved. Mrs. Smoot was a daughter of the late Osborne Belt of Baltimore county, Md., and had resided in Washington since girlhood. Her surviving brothers and sisters are Rev. Osborne Belt, Dr. Samuel J. Belt, Mr. Philip C. Belt, Miss Jane Belt and Mrs. E.P. Haviland of Baltimore and Mr. Robert V. Belt of Washington. Smoot, Samuel b d. 8 Jul yrs. R34/221 Smoot. On the evening of the 8th instant in the 74th year of his age, Samuel Smoot, Esq. The friends of his family are invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his son L.R. Smoot, on K street between 26th and 27th this morning (Monday July 10) at 10 o'clock without further notice. Lumber merchant, north side K north between 26th and 27th west (Wash. Dir., 1834). Newman, Harry Wright, The Smoots of Maryland and Virginia, Washington, DC: 1936, p Samuel Smoot ( ) Samuel Smoot, son of Edward and Rosannah (Hodson) Smoot, was born July 31, 1770, in Dorchester County, Maryland. On September 24, 1795, his grandfather, Thomas Hodson, Sr., of Dorcheste County, deeded him for the consideration of natural love and affection, describing him as a son of the late Edward Smoot, a negro called Tom aged 11 years. On December 12, 1793 her purchased from David Haroper, of Kent County Delaware, 3 acres of land on the southwest side of the northwest fork of the Nanticoke River. Samuel Smoot married first Elizabeth, born February 13, 1781, the daughter of Captain Ezekiel Reed and his wife Nancy Smith. License was issued in Dorchester County on April 7, Children of Samuel and Elizabeth (Reed) Smoot 1. Anna Maria, died young 2. Avery Smoot married Emily Hunter Terrett. His first wife died on December 26, He maried on May 5, 1808, his cousin Elizabeth, daughter of Clement Kennedy and his wife Lydia Smoot. Clement Kennedy in his will proved in Charles County on January 8, 1811, named his daughter Elizabeth Smoot.

6 Children of Samuel and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Smoot 3. Amanda Smoot, born June 25, Clement Smoot, born Sept. 20, Lydia Kennedy Smoot, born Aug. 4, 1815, died 1884, married Sept. 28, 1837, John Henry Waggaman, born 1807, died 1888, son of Thomas Ennalls and Martha (Tyler) Waggaman. Issues: Thomas Ennalls, born 1839; Elizabeth, born and died 1842; Samuel, born Oct. 23, 1843; Henry Pierpont, born Jan. 21, 1845; Mary Tyler, born Dec. 10, 1850; John Floyd, born 1852; Emilie; and George, born and died Samuel Clement Smoot, married Emma Smallwood. 7. Charles Henry Smoot, born Apr. 14, 1820, d.s.p. 1840, married Mary Bosher. 8. John Smoot, born Feb. 20, Luther Rice Smoot, married twice. 10. Rosa Smoot, born Sept. 10, 1827, married Joseph B. Pleasants. License D.C., July 2, Arminta Smoot, born Apr. 23, 1831, married William H. Pleasants. License D.C., Nov. 2, During the War of 1812, Samuel Smoot served in the First District of Columbia Regiment of Field Artillery commanded by Major George Peter, of Georgetown. About this time or shortly before, Samuel Smoot had moved to the Federal District and settled in the city of Washington. His fist acquisition of realty in the District was on October 12, 1814, when he purchased from John Murdock, of Georgetown, land in Georgetown "south of Causeway Street" bordering the Potomac River, which had formerly been owned by William H. Dorsey. He began the manufacture of bricks which became the foundation for the affluence of this branch of the Smoot family. On April 26, 1816, he bought of George Peter land in Washington City described as "lot numbered 7 in square numbered I". Agnes Peter, wife of George, waived her dower rights. The first published directory for Washington, that is 1822, lists Samuel Smoot as residing on the "north side of K Street north near Georgetown lower bridge." The 1850 directory shows "Smoot's lime kiln, west side 27 between K and L north". He died on July 8, 1854, and was interred in Congressional Cemetery, Washington. Smoot, Dr. Samuel Clement b d. 30 Sep 1866 R34/224 The Evening Star, October 1, 1866 Death of Old Citizens Dr. S.C. Smoot the well-known physician died at his residence near 20th in the 1st Ward on Friday night after an illness of several weeks, his disease being dropsy on the chest. The Evening Star, October 2, 1866 The Funeral of Dr. Smoot The funeral of the late Dr. S.S. Smoot took place from the Calvary Baptist Church this afternoon, and was attended by a large number of his friends and relatives. The corpse was encased in a handsome mahogany corrin, furnished by Jos. Gawler, undertaker. It was covered with black cloth, on which there was a plate with the name and age of the deceased. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Howlett, pastor of the church, who delivered an impressive discourse. He was assisted by Rev. Dr. Gray, of the E street Church. The pall-bearers were Drs. Hagner and J.C. Riley, Capt. Fillebrown, and Messrs. D.G. Ridgeley, Frank Stickney and William Norton. After the service, the cortege which was one of the largest ever seen in this city, nearly all the members of the medical profession being in attendance, proceeded to the Congressional Cemetery, where the remains were interred. Newman, Harry Wright, The Smoots of Maryland and Virginia, Washington, DC: 1936, p Samuel Clement Smoot, U.S.N. ( ) Samuel Clement Smoot, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Smoot, was born February 3, 1818, in the District of Columbia. There on April 29, 1846, he secured license to marry Emma, daughter of Thomas and Dorothy Smallwood. He was a doctor of medicine and was at one time connected with the faculty of the Medical College of George Washington University. Unlike most of his family who were actively engaged in the cause of the Confederacy, he was of Northern sympathy, and on October 5, 1861, he was commissioned an Assistant Surgeon in the United States Navy. He resigned, however, on January 27, 1862, owing to illhealth, and died during the year Children of Samuel and Emma (Smallwood) Smoot 1. Kenneth Russell Smoot, born Apr 18, 1857, married Jane Eyer. 2. Matilda Smoot, born June 23, 1859, died May 29, 1917, married Duane Edwin, son of Perrin and Louisa Maria (Newton) Fox. Issues: Dorothy; Frank Boughton; Newton Kennedy; and Christine. Smoot, Thomas W. d. 23 Aug yrs. R10/113

7 Smoot. On Tuesday, August 23, 1898 at 9:15 a.m. after a lingering illness, Thomas W. Smoot, aged 73 years. Funeral from his late residence, 821 Georgia Ave. s.e. on Thursday, 25th at 4 p.m. Funeral private (Marlboro papers please copy). Smoot, Victoria d. 13 Jan yrs. R52/107 Smoot. On the evening of the 13th instant in the 16th year of her age, Victoria, only daughter of Captain Joseph Smoot, U.S. Navy. The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend her funeral this day at 1 o'clock from the residence of her father, No. 3, Franklin Row. Smoot, William Algernon Sydney b. 12 Mar d. 18 Feb 1886 R52/105 Smoot. At Evanston, Illinois, on Thursday, February 18, 1886, William Sydney Smoot, only son of Mrs. Anne E. and the late Com. Joseph Smoot. The Evening Star, February 19, 1886 Local Notes. Sidney Smoot son of the late Captain Smooth, U.S. Navy and a resident of Washington until last fall, died in Chicago yesterday. The deceased resigned from the Navy to enter upon a business life some years since. Newman, Harry Wright, The Smoots of Maryland and Virginia, Washington, DC: 1936, p. 40 Lieut. William Algernon Sydney Smoot, U.S.A. ( ) William Algernon Sydney Smoot, son of Joseph and Anne (Darne) Smoot, was born March 12, 1845, at Norfolk, Viginia, but spent his early days in the National Capital. During the Civil War he served as First Lieutenant of the First Maryland regiment of Infantry of the Northern Foces. At Brookline, Massachusetts, on April 25, 1866, he married Mary Bangs, born Mach 4, 1847, at Medford, Massachusetts, the daughter of Edward Francis and Mary Hall (Bangs) Head. Children of William Sydney and Mary (Head) Smoot 1. William Sydney Smoot, born Feb. 25, Sarah Marquard Smoot, born June 26, Anna Titcomb Smoot, born Feb. 25, 1871, married April 11, 1898, Patrick Tracy Jackson, born Nov. 7, Issues: Anna Loring, born Oct. 5, 1904; Patrick Tracy, born Nov. 19, 1906; and Jonathan, born Sept. 3, Joseph Edward Smoot, born Oct. 9, Charles Head Smoot, bon Dec. 6, 1878, married Oct. 12, 1910, Katherine Elizabeth Ryan. Issues: Mary Katherine; Charles Head; and William Sydney. 6. Mary Smoot, born Feb. 25, Margaret Smoot, born Aug. 14, William Sydney Smoot died on February 18, 1886, at Evanston, Illinois. His will was admitted to probate on April 19, 1886, at Suffolk, Massachusetts, upon the testimony of W. Marquand, A.E. Beal, and Anne E. Smoot. His widow Mary Smoot was bequeathed the entire estate, real and personal. Smoot, William C. d. 13 Sep 1921 R10/111 Smoot. On Tuesday morning, September 13, 1921 at his residence, 112 3d street s.e., W.C. Smoot. Short service at his home at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 15, followed by services at the Chapel, Congressional Cemetery at 2 p.m. Smoot, William G. d. 19 Nov yrs. R18/54 Smoot. Suddenly at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 1889, William G. Smoot, aged 53 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 619 South Carolina avenue, Friday afternoon at 2:30. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Smoot, William H. d. 1 Dec yrs. R35/227 Smoot. On Tuesday, December 1, 1885, William H. Smoot, in the 36th year of his age. Funeral from the residence of his mother, Mrs. Juliana Smoot, 68 K street Thursday, December 3 at 2 p.m. Newman, Harry Wright, The Smoots of Maryland and Virginia, Washington, DC: 1936, p. 43 William Henry Smoot, C.S.A. ( ) William Henry Smoot, son of Joseph and Julia Anne (Dement) Smoot, was born April 11, 1845, in Washington, D.C. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was in school at Blacksburg, Virginia, and at the early age of 16 years he, with his entire class at school enlisted in the Confederate Army. He served faithfully

8 throughout the War between the States and was furloughed near Richmond. He made his way to Washington mostly on foot only to find his mother's residence invested with hordes of negro refugees. He then traveled to his grandmother's home in Maryland. And as he was coming up the path to the house, his mother, who was on the porch saw an unkempt, emaciated man with several weeks' growth of beard and bare-footed. She became alarmed and started to return to the house when he cried, "Mother, don't you know me?" Her first remark was "But where are your boots?" "I ate them before I left Richmond." In 1869 he married Lavania, the daughter of Matthew and Hannah (Harrison) O'Brien, of Avandale, Fairfax County, Virginia. The license was issued in Fairfax County and stated that the prospective bride was aged 22 and was born in Baltimore, Maryland. William Henry Smoot died about December 1, Children of William and Lavania (O'Brien) Smoot 1.2. Two children died in infancy 3. John D. Smoot married Emily Kenrick.