SMITH Harold Purdy

Notes:

Occupation: Clerk REA. Railway Express
Registered for draft WWI in 1917
Residences:
553 Forest St. St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota
848 E. 3rd St., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota
726 Hudson Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota 1917
848 E. 3rd St., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota 1918-1957

Harold died at NPBA Hospital. He suffered from Rheumatic Calcific Artio Stinosis for 10 years. Rheumatic Fever was listed as causing his death.
Ernestine continued living in the house until about 1984 or so.

Died:
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, MN
(State MN #029380 1957)

Harold married ZIEGLER Ernistine Cecilia on 11 Oct 1917. Ernistine (daughter of ZIEGLER Peter) was born on 08 Oct 1891 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN; died on 19 Nov 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. SMITH Robert Eugene was born on 21 Sep 1919 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN; died on 03 Oct 1986 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
3. SMITH Dorothy M. was born on 14 Nov 1920 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN; died on 30 Jan 1980 in Seattle, King Co., WA.
4. Living

Notes:

Last address was 761 East 7th St., St. Paul, MN.

George was a pensioned money clerk at a Railway Express agency for 35
years, Starting in 1894, retiring at August of 1929.

George was an official member of the Eureka Lodge No. 9 A.O.U.W.

Residences:
1864 -01874 Headingly, Yorkshire, England. Leeds + Otley Rd. #243
1874 - 188? Anoka, Anoka Co., MN, Section 4, Farm
1893 - 1900 553 Forest St., St. Paul, MN, Ramsey Co., MN
1901 - 192? 848 E. 3rd St., St. Paul, MN, Ramsey Co., MN (They built)
192? - 1934 761 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN, Ramsey Co., MN (Time of death)

Episcopalian (Church of England)
Immigration year 1874

Died:
Died in Mounds Park Hospital or Northern Pacific Hospital, St. Paul, MN at age 70
Died of coronary thrombosis (2 weeks)
Block 22, Lot 333 at Union Cemetery
Buried June 8, 1934 by Eggert Funeral Home.
(#1934 MN 024968)

George married PULSIFER Lovina (Vina) on 17 Apr 1888 in Courthouse Ramsey Co., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. Lovina (daughter of PULSIFER ANSEL (Anthony) and NICHOLS Tamson D.) was born on 18 Dec 1860 in Hopkinton, St. Lawrence Co.. NY; died on 10 Sep 1939 in Union Cemetery, Woodbury, Washington Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

English and Indian

Occupation: housewife

Residences:
Hopkinton, St. Lawrence Co., New York 1860 Census
Mendon, Clayton Co., Iowa (McGregor post office) 1970 Census
Black Hammer, Houston Co., Minnesota. 1880 Census. Dressmaker
age 20, single, living with her brother Marshall.

Vina Lived at 761 East 7th St., St. Paul, MN before she died. It was said that she lived in Minnesota for 65 years (1874).

References:
Listing for Tamson Pulsifer 1890-1891, a boarder living at 553 Forest in St. Paul. House of daughter Vina and son-in-law George Smith.


The Pulsifer and Nichols families seem to have been in the United States since the founding of the country. They are both English names and the family names keep popping up in the Main, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, upper New York State, and even parts of Canada bordering New England. Add the English family name of Purdy and we have a very long, intertwined history between all of these family groups. There were Nichols, Purdys, and Pulsifers that helped found the new country. They fought in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. As the families grew they intermarried and had large families generation after generation. They continued moving west as the new United States was created and seemed to follow the southern edges of the Great Lakes moving into Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. After the Civil War there were many families with these names on both sides of the upper Mississippi. Some of them continued westward until they came to the Pacific Ocean. They were farmers, carpenters, and many of them worked for the railroad. The railroad was the reason for the George Smith family ending up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and bulding the house at 848 East 3rd Street.

Crown Point, Essex county, New York is were the family data for Lovina starts. Crown Point is located on the west bank of Lake Champlain and across the lake is West Bridgeport Vermont. Much of the town is located in Adirondack State Park and was formed in 1780. In the first U.S. census done in 1790 Vermont had 18 Nichols headed families, Massachusetts has 13 Nichols headed families. The Pulsifers came more out of New York.

The 1840 Census for Crown Point, Essex Co., New York gives us the following information. Only free white males or female heads of households were listed by name. The rest of the information is group and age listings.

1840
Ansel Pulsifer (between 20-30 years). We know from later census data he was born in 1819, so he was 21.
Wife (between 20-30 years) Tamson Nichols born 1819 in Vermont from later census data, age 21.

On the line above the Ansel Pulsifer data was a listing for the household of Aaron Nichols. Because of the location I believe that this was the father of Tamson. He was born between 1780 and 1790. His household listed one female between 80-90, one 30-40 (his wife), and one between 10-15, one male 50-60 (him) and one between 15-20. Aaron Nichols was listed on the tax roles both in 1818 and 1835.

I believe that Ansels father may have been Amos Pulsifer. His name appeared on the 1830 census for Crown Point. The guessing of the fathers names are only speculations and nothing more, as the research for this would have to be done in older archives.

1850
Henry Albert, b. 1842, Crown Point, N.Y.
Marshall Prentis, b. 1844, Stockholm, St. Lawrence, N.Y.
Emergene, b 1848, Hopkinton, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y.
Amanda, b 1850, Hopkinton, St. Laurence Co., N.Y.

Birth:
1864?
Hopkinton, NY located in upper NY state bordering the state of Vermont.

Died:
Died in Mounds Park Hospital or Northern Pacific Hospital, St. Paul, MN at age 74
Died of a heart attack
Buried September 12, 1939 in Union Cemetery
Block 22
Lot 333
State file #025932 1939 MN

Notes:

Thomas worked as an agriculture laborer

In the 1841 Census, Thomas was bout 22 years old working in Leeds, Otley, Skyrack Upper Division, in the weaving industry.

On the 1851 census they are married with one daughter Emma Jane age 2. Thomas is working as a coal porter, living at 81 Florist St. in the New Parish of St. Andrews in Leeds. His father Matthew is also at this address and both are lodgers. Sarah and daughter Emma are living at 137 Coal Pit House, Wooldale, Parochial Chapelry of Holmfirth, Village of Underbank. They are listed as visitors.

1861 census has the family living at number 150 North Lane, Headingly, Yorkshire. Thomas worked as a cart driver. This data records Sarah's birth place as Headingly.

1871 census has the family living at number 243 Woodman Fold, Leeds and Otley Road, Far Headingly, Yorkshire.

Research has the family immigrating to the United States about 1874. In Sarah's obituary is says the family came directly to Anoka, MN in 1874. They show up in the 1880 Census in District 42 Anoka, Anoka Co., MN. I believe their farm was section number 4 because of a 1888 platt map. In 1880 the family was listed as Thomas Smith, farmer, Sarah A., George H., Thomas H. and Louisa born in Minnesota in 1878. In the 1885 Minnesota census the family is in the same location. George is not listed but I found him living in St. Paul, Ward 1. He was age 21 and probably working there. Other four members listed plus granddaughter Ella Hawksley, age 4.

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Born about 1819 in West Tanfield, Yorkshire, England.
Parents were Matthew Smith, born about 1794 in West Tanfield, died in 1874 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, North Riding. He worked as an agriculture laborer. Mother Jane Smith, born about 1786, she died between 1841 and 1851. I do not know if he had any brothers or sisters. In the 1841 Census, Thomas was about 22 years old working in Leeds, Otley, Skyrack upper Division, in the weaving industry. Sarah Ann Holmes on the 1841 Census was also working in the weaving industry in Leeds, Skyrack Lower Division, Kirkgate. This is how they met each other and married. Marriage date is unknown. On the 1851 Census they were married with one daughter Emma Jane age 2. Thomas is working as coal porter, living at 81 Florist St. in the New Parish of St. Andrews in Leeds. His father Matthew is also at this address and both are lodgers. Sarah and daughter emma are living at 137 Coal Pit House, Wooldale, Parochial Chapelry of Holmfirth, Village of Underbank. They are listed as visitors.

1861 Census has the family living at number 150 North Lane, Headingly, Yorkshire. Thomas worked as a cart driver. This data records Sarah's birth place as Headingly. Following four children added to the family.
Emma Jane, born about 1848 in Holly Hoot or Shofforth, Leeds, Yorkshire.
David William, born about 1854 in either Kirkstall or Shepley, Leeds, Yorkshire.
Eva, born about 1856 in Headingly, Yorkshire.
Ada, born about 1861 in Headingly, Yorkshire.

1871 Census has the family living at number 243 Woodman Fold, Leeds and Otley Road, Far Headingly, Yorkshire. Data shows two more children added to the family.
George H., born about 1864 in Headingly, Yorkshire. ***This is our George H. Smith***
Thomas Hubert, born about 1869 in Headingly, Yorkshire.

Research has the family immigrating to the United States about 1874. In Sarah's obituary it says the family came directly to Anoka, Minnesota in 1874. They show up in the 1880 Census in District 42 Anoka, Anoka Co., Minnesota. I believe their farm was section number 4 because of a 1888 Platt Map. In 1880 the family was listed as Thomas Smith, farmer, Sarah A., George H., Thomas H. and Louisa born in Minnesota in 1878. In the 1885 Minnesota Census the family is in the same location. George is not listed but I found him living in St. Paul, Ward 1. He was age 21 and probably working there. Other four members listed plus granddaughter Ella Hawksley, age 4.

Thomas died on 20 July, 1895, at the age of 76. Sarah Ann died 18 May, 1904, at the age of 79 in Anoka. They are buried at Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Lot 97, Section C. this is the Dawson family plot. Look for Dawson upright monument.

Died:
Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Lot 97, Section C. This is the Dawon family plot. Look for Dawson upright monument.

Thomas married HOLMES Sarah Ann. Sarah (daughter of HOLMES Nathan and Mary) was born on 13 May 1824 in Headingly, Leeds, Yorkshire, England; died on 18 May 1904 in Anoka, Anoka Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah Ann Holmes on the 1841 census was working in the weaving industry in Leeds, Skyrack Lover Division, Kirkgate. This is how she met Thomas and married.

Born about 1824 in Headingly, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Headingly is an inner suburb of Leeds located two miles from the city center to the northwest. One family listed on the 1841 census may be her family but I can't be sure. They lived on Burtworth St., Leeds Town North, Leeds. Father was Nathan Holmes, born about 1788, gardener, Mother Mary, born about 1793. Sisters Betsey, born about 1815 and Jane, born about 1839. Brothers Thomas, born about 1820, William born about 1822, and Henry, born about 1834. Another brother was born in 1844 named Nathan. Both parents died before 1861 census. Only new data will tell if this is her family or not. Sarah and Betsey were listed as working in the clothing mill on the 1841 data.

1861 census has the family living at number 150 North Lane, Headingly, Yorkshire. Thomas worked as a cart driver. This data records Sarah's birth place as Headingly.

1871 census has the family living at number 243 Woodman Fold, Leeds and Otley Road, Far Headingly, Yorkshire.

Research has the family immigrating to the United States about 1874. In Sarah's obituary is says the family came directly to Anoka, MN in 1874. They show up in the 1880 Census in District 42 Anoka, Anoka Co., MN. I believe their farm was section number 4 because of a 1888 platt map. In 1880 the family was listed as Thomas Smith, farmer, Sarah A., George H., Thomas H. and Louisa born in Minnesota in 1878. In the 1885 Minnesota census the family is in the same location. George is not listed but I found him living in St. Paul, Ward 1. He was age 21 and probably working there. Other four members listed plus granddaughter Ella Hawksley, age 4.

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Born about 1824 in Headingly, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Headingly is an inner suburb of Leeds located two miles from the city center to the northwest. One family listed on the 1841 Census may be her family but I can't be sure. They lived on Burtworth St., Leeds Town North, Leeds. Father was Nathan Holmes, born about 1788, gardener, mother Mary, born about 1893. Sisters Betsey, born about 1815 and Jane, born about 1839. Brothers Thomas, born about 1820, William, born about 1822, and Henry, born about 1834. Another brother was born in 1844 named Nathan. Both parents died before 1861 Census. Only new data will tell if this is her family or not. Sarah and Betsey were listed as working in the clothing mill on the 1841 data.

1861 Census has the family living at number 150 North Lane, Headingly, Yorkshire. Thomas worked as a cart driver. This data records Sarah's birth place as Headingly. Following four children added to the family.
Emma Jane, born about 1848 in Holly Hoot or Shofforth, Leeds, Yorkshire.
David William, born about 1854 in either Kirkstall or Shepley, Leeds, Yorkshire.
Eva, born about 1856 in Headingly, Yorkshire.
Ada, born about 1861 in Headingly, Yorkshire.

1871 Census has the family living at number 243 Woodman Fold, Leeds and Otley Road, Far Headingly, Yorkshire. Data shows two more children added to the family.
George H., born about 1864 in Headingly, Yorkshire. ***This is our George H. Smith***
Thomas Hubert, born about 1869 in Headingly, Yorkshire.

Research has the family immigrating to the United States about 1874. In Sarah's obituary it says the family came directly to Anoka, Minnesota in 1874. They show up in the 1880 Census in District 42 Anoka, Anoka Co., Minnesota. I believe their farm was section number 4 because of a 1888 Platt Map. In 1880 the family was listed as Thomas Smith, farmer, Sarah A., George H., Thomas H. and Louisa born in Minnesota in 1878. In the 1885 Minnesota Census the family is in the same location. George is not listed but I found him living in St. Paul, Ward 1. He was age 21 and probably working there. Other four members listed plus granddaughter Ella Hawksley, age 4.

Thomas died on 20 July, 1895, at the age of 76. Sarah Ann died 18 May, 1904, at the age of 79 in Anoka. They are buried at Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Lot 97, Section C. this is the Dawson family plot. Look for Dawson upright monument.

Died:
Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Lot 97, Section C. This is the Dawon family plot. Look for Dawson upright monument.

Notes:

Occupation: Carpenter/ Farmer

After the Civil War soldiers were given land as bonus rewards for their service. Marshall was not on the family census for 1870 in Clayton Co., Iowa. I could not find him listed anywehre. In 1875 he is on the census for Black Hammer, Houston, Minnesota. Houston County is the first Minnesota County up river from Iowa. Marshall is 28 years old, married to a Claire C. who was born in Illinois in 1844, one daughter Nettie M. born in 1872 in Minnesota, One son Orville born 1874 in Minnesota. In 1880 he is still listed there with a different wife, Jane, and one more son, Melvin, born 1880. Also living with her brother and his family is Lovina. On this census she is call Vina. This is how I find her listed from now on data.

I could find no information after 1870 on Ansel Pulsifer. Tamson appears in data in 1890 living in St. Paul with her daughter Vina and son in law George Smith. Son Almonde and daughter Emergene's whereabouts are not know after 1870.

Died:
BET 1870 AND 1876

ANSEL married NICHOLS Tamson D. about 1839 in Crown Point, Essex Co., NY. Tamson (daughter of NICHOLS Aaron D.) was born in 1819 in Addison, VT; died on 04 Nov 1893 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After the Civil War soldiers were given land as bonus rewards for their service. Marshall was not on the family census for 1870 in Clayton Co., Iowa. I could not find him listed anywehre. In 1875 he is on the census for Black Hammer, Houston, Minnesota. Houston County is the first Minnesota County up river from Iowa. Marshall is 28 years old, married to a Claire C. who was born in Illinois in 1844, one daughter Nettie M. born in 1872 in Minnesota, One son Orville born 1874 in Minnesota. In 1880 he is still listed there with a different wife, Jane, and one more son, Melvin, born 1880. Also living with her brother and his family is Lovina. On this census she is call Vina. This is how I find her listed from now on data.

I could find on information after 1870 on Ansel Pulsifer. Tamson appears in data in 1890 living in St. Paul with her daughter Vina and son in law George Smith. Son Almonce and daughter Emergene's whereabouts are not know after 1870.

Matthew married SMITH Jane. Jane was born in 1786; died after 1841. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
before 1851

Nathan married Mary. Mary was born about 1793; died before 1861. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He purchased land in Crown Point 1866. On 27
Nov. 1872, he mortgaged that property
most likely to pay his 1872 taxes. The
mortgage was recorded on 27 Aug. 1873 by
Amos at the clerk's office. According to
Spaulding's History of Crown Point, by 20
Nov. 1873, Amos was no longer living. Amos,
John Ober and a Mr. Ephriam Towner were
the only 3 men to be named on all the tax
lists for Crown Point (1818, 1835 and 1872).
John Ober was the only one surviving by
the time Mr. Spaulding wrote his short
history.

Birth:
BET 1796 AND 1797

Amos married OBER Sally on 07 Nov 1813 in Charlestown, Cheshire Co., NH. Sally (daughter of OBER Israel) was born about 1796 in prob. Charlestown, Cheshire, NH; died on 04 Feb 1849 in Crown Point, Essex Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
between 1780 - 1790