William Marshall Smith, son of Elsberry Smith

William Marshall Smith, son of Elsberry Smith, born September 25, 1849, in Smith Township; died in the same place on December 23, 1925.  Rebecca E. McPherson became his bride on January 8, 1898.  She was born April 14, 1852, and died June 24, 1920; buried in Smith Township Cemetery.  Rebecca was the daughter of David McPherson and Zeppora Blackwell, a sister to Susanna Mary Ann Blackwell.  No issue.

Zeppora Blackwell, Daughter of William Marshall Blackwell and Elizabeth Strader

Zeppora Blackwell, daughter of William Marshall Blackwell and ElizabethStrader, born about 1823; 

Married David McPherson in Muhlenberg County on June 25, 1848; 

Children: 

          Rebecca, who married William Marshall Smith; 

          Eliza, who married James W. Smith on December 14, 1876, in Muhlenberg County.