12 Jan 1846 • Valencia Island, Kerry, Ireland - Bith of twins
William and Joseph Jeffcott are Twins Baptised Parish of Kilmore, Valencia Island, Kerry County, Ireland. Born to parents William Benjamin Smith and Ellen Jeffcott. (It is told through family that Ellen died after childbirth with Frances 3 Mar 1853
This is the first record located since the family left Ireland - Property: Concession 7 Lot 3
1861 Census of Canada Dist 02 - - - -
Dist Name Grey Sub-District Name: Sarawak - - -
William B Smith: Head - He left these children in Toronto: Lucinda (age 21), Richard (17), Benjamin (15), Ellen (10) and Frances (7) while he took the rest of the family to build a one story log home, Marie (age 19), Joseph (12), William (12)
In 1871 William B Smith obtained property in Keppel, Grey North, Ontario, Canada - Religion: Weslyan Methodist - Occupation: Farmer - Shanty Number 15 @ - Dwelling In Construction: 1 - Family Number 282 House Mmbrs: William B. Lucinda, Benjamin, Joseph, William, Ellen, Frances
23 Jul 1879 William Smith married Sarah Burr with witnesses, twin brother Joseph and sister of the bride Ann Burr.
18 Apr 1930 - William Smith died in Ontario, Canada, when he was 84 years old. Informant was son Wilfred Smith. Cause: Pneumonia Contributory Cause of Death: Bruised Shoulder after being hit by a falling limb while working in the bush.
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| Date of Birth | 12th Jan 1846 | VIEW SOURCE |
| Date of Death | 18th Apr 1930 | VIEW SOURCE |
