William Bailey Smith, son of George R. Smith

William Bailey Smith, son of George R. Smith, born March 14, 1811, in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; died April 15, 1878.  On July 31, 1836, he married Jane Smith (born 1812; died January 13, 1842). After her death, he married Jemima Smith (born 1809; died April 9, 1889).  All three are buried in the Smith Cemetery in Posey County, Indiana.

Jane and Jemima--and a Mary Smith, who married a man named Wright-- are said to have been sisters who were natives of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, and were cousins to William Bailey Smith, above.  The identity of their parents has not been learned.  Mary Wright is buried in the Smith Cemetery in Posey County.  Her tombstone reads:  Born November 22, 1808; died August 22, 1888.

            

William Bailey and Jane Smith's family consisted of:

Elizabeth C. Smith

John Bailey Smith

William Bailey and Jemima Smith's children were:

Mary J. Smith

Crawford Bell Smith

James Rice Smith