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     Margaret Chesney was born circa 1785 in SC.

Margaret Chesney married Presley Smith, son of father Smith, before 1816. Margaret Chesney was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Presley Smith.²

Margaret Chesney died before 1860.³

     Richard Chesney Smith was born in Sep 1816 in SC.^2,3 He was the son of Presley Smith and Margaret Chesney. Richard Chesney Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Monroe Co., GA.

Richard Chesney Smith married first Nancy Densler Grant, daughter of Joseph E. Grant and Martha Burkhalter, on 17 Jun 1841 in Monroe Co., GA.^4,5,6,7,8 Richard Chesney Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Nancy Densler Grant, Wiley L. Smith, Martha Ann Smith, Andrew J. Smith, Richard A. Smith and Margaret Smith (his first wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters.)

Richard Chesney Smith was widowed on 16 Sep 1851 in Monroe Co., GA.^9,10

Richard's second marriage was to Martha Cox Grant, daughter of Joseph E. Grant and Martha Burkhalter, on 17 Feb 1852 in Monroe Co., GA.^11,12,8 Richard Chesney Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Martha Cox Grant, Wiley L. Smith, Martha Ann Smith, Andrew J. Smith, Richard A. Smith, Margaret Smith, Cornelius F. Smith, Willie Amanda Smith, Mary Jane Smith, George W. Smith, Martha Francis Proctor, James D. Proctor Sr., Joseph Lindsey Proctor and Presley Smith (his second wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters by his first wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters from his second wife' first marriage, and 2 sons and 1 daughter by his second wife, and his father.)¹³

Richard Chesney Smith was living in Monroe Co., GA, in 1864.¹⁴ Richard was a blacksmith. He signed the Qualified Voters list on 8 Jul 1867 in Monroe Co., GA.¹⁵

Richard Chesney Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Martha Cox Grant, Martha Francis Proctor, Joseph Lindsey Proctor, Margaret Smith, Cornelius F. Smith, Willie Amanda Smith, Mary Jane Smith, George W. Smith and Robert Lee Smith Sr. (his second wife and her daughter and son, his daughter by his first wife, and 3 sons and 2 daughters by his second wife),¹⁶ and of 1880 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Martha Cox Grant, George W. Smith, Robert Lee Smith Sr. and Martha Burkhalter (his second wife, their 2 sons, and his second wife's mother.)¹⁷

Richard Chesney Smith left a will dated 8 Apr 1882 in Monroe Co., GA. Heirs: Martha Cox Grant, Cornelius F. Smith, George W. Smith, Richard A. Smith, Robert Lee Smith Sr., Willie Amanda Coleman, Mary Jane Garr, Martha Ann Proctor and Margaret Waters, (his wife and children). Heir and Executor: Wiley L. Smith, (his son). Executor: Michael Daniel Garr Sr., (his son-in-law.)¹⁸

Richard Chesney Smith died on 23 Jan 1890 in Monroe Co., GA, at age 73.^19,20,21,10 His estate was probated on 3 Feb 1890 in Monroe Co., GA.^22,23,21

A summary of Richard Chesney's census records:

Head of Household	Household Member	Age	Year	State	County
Smith, Press M	(Smith Richard C)	<10	1820	SC	Charleston Dist.
Smith, Presley	(Smith Richard C)	10-15	1830	GA	Monroe Co.
Smith Richard C		20-30	1840	GA	Monroe Co.
Smith Richard C		34	1850	GA	Monroe Co.
Smith, R C		44	1860	GA	Monroe Co.
Smith, Richard		53	1870	GA	Monroe Co.
Smith, Richard C		63	1880	GA	Monroe Co.

     Nancy Densler Grant was born on 16 Mar 1821 in GA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph E. Grant and Martha Burkhalter.

Nancy Densler Grant married Richard Chesney Smith, son of Presley Smith and Margaret Chesney, on 17 Jun 1841 in Monroe Co., GA.^5,6,7,3,4 Nancy Densler Grant was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.

Nancy Densler Grant died on 16 Sep 1851 in Monroe Co., GA, at age 30.^8,9,4 She was buried in Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Blount, Monroe Co., GA.^8,4

     Andrew J. Smith was born circa 1846 in GA.¹ He was the son of Richard Chesney Smith and Nancy Densler Grant. Andrew J. Smith was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith. Andrew J. Smith was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.²

     Richard A. Smith was born on 19 Jan 1848 in GA.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Chesney Smith and Nancy Densler Grant. Richard A. Smith was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith. Richard A. Smith was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.³

Richard A. Smith began military service in Jul 1864 in Macon, Bibb Co., GA, in the CSA, in Company A, 5th Georgia Reserves.⁴ His military service ended on 26 Apr 1865 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at the surrender.

Richard A. Smith married Ella J. Garr, daughter of Leonidas Augustus Garr and Martha Tompkins, on 4 Nov 1869 in Monroe Co., GA.^4,5,1,6 Richard A. Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Ella J. Garr. Richard A. Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Ella J. Garr, Andrew Augustus Smith, Anna Clyde Smith and Richard C. Smith.⁷

In the will of Richard Chesney Smith, dated 8 Apr 1882 in Monroe Co., GA, Richard A. Smith, his son, was named as an heir.⁸ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Ella J. Garr and William M. Smith. Richard A. Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Ella J. Garr and Richard C. Smith.

Richard A. Smith applied for a pension on 21 Aug 1919 in Monroe Co., GA, for his service in the CSA, in Company A, 5th Georgia Reserves. His application was approved starting in 1920. Funeral money was paid out in Dec 1925 ($25) and 19 Jul 1926 ($100.)⁴ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Ella J. Garr.

Richard A. Smith died on 21 Sep 1924 in Monroe Co., GA, at age 76.^9,10,11,1,12 He was buried in Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Blount, Monroe Co., GA.^1,12

     Margaret Smith was born on 12 Sep 1849 in GA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Richard Chesney Smith and Nancy Densler Grant. Margaret Smith was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith. Margaret Smith was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.² Margaret Smith was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.⁴

Margaret Smith married John M. Waters on 5 May 1871 in Monroe Co., GA.^5,6,7 Margaret Smith was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, in the household of John M. Waters.⁸

In the will of Richard Chesney Smith, dated 8 Apr 1882 in Monroe Co., GA, Margaret Waters, his daughter, was named as an heir.⁹ She was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, in the household of John M. Waters.¹⁰

Margaret Smith died on 8 Jul 1900 at age 50.^3,6,7 She was buried in Edgemont Cemetery, Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL.³

     Mary Frances Simmons was born circa 1836 in GA.¹

Mary Frances Simmons married John G. Ingram, son of William Ingram Sr. and Jane Gardner, on 9 Oct 1856 in Monroe Co., GA.² Mary Frances Simmons was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of John G. Ingram.³ Mary Frances Simmons was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of John G. Ingram.⁴ Mary Frances Simmons was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of John G. Ingram.¹

Mary Frances Simmons died on 4 Sep 1896 in Monroe Co., GA.⁵

     Cornelius F. Smith was born on 2 Dec 1852 in GA.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Chesney Smith and Martha Cox Grant. Cornelius F. Smith was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.² Cornelius F. Smith was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.³

Cornelius F. Smith married Mary Virginia 'Jennie' McClure on 24 Dec 1878.^4,5 Cornelius F. Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary Virginia 'Jennie' McClure.

In the will of Richard Chesney Smith, dated 8 Apr 1882 in Monroe Co., GA, Cornelius F. Smith, his son, was named as an heir.⁶

Cornelius F. Smith died on 18 Sep 1893 at age 40.^1,7,8

     Willie Amanda Smith was born on 15 Jan 1855 in Monroe Co., GA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Chesney Smith and Martha Cox Grant. Willie Amanda Smith was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.² Willie Amanda Smith was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.³

Willie Amanda Smith married Frank B. Coleman on 15 Dec 1879 in Monroe Co., GA.^4,5,6 Willie Amanda Smith was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Frank B. Coleman.

In the will of Richard Chesney Smith, dated 8 Apr 1882 in Monroe Co., GA, Willie Amanda Coleman, his daughter, was named as an heir.⁷

Willie Amanda Smith married Thomas J. Hutchinson, son of John B. Hutchinson and Ellender Proctor, on 3 May 1891 in Monroe Co., GA.⁸ Willie Amanda Smith was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Thomas J. Hutchinson (her husband.)⁹ Willie Amanda Smith was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Barnesville, Pike Co., GA, in the household of Thomas J. Hutchinson.¹⁰ Willie Amanda Smith was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Barnesville, Pike Co., GA, in the household of Thomas J. Hutchinson.¹¹

Willie Amanda Smith died on 25 Jul 1927 in Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA, at age 72.¹ She was buried on 27 Jul 1927 in Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Blount, Monroe Co., GA.¹

     Mary Jane Smith was born in 1857 in GA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Chesney Smith and Martha Cox Grant. Mary Jane Smith was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.² Mary Jane Smith was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Richard Chesney Smith.³

Mary Jane Smith married Michael Daniel Garr Sr., son of Leonidas Augustus Garr and Martha Tompkins, before 1878.^4,5 Mary Jane Smith was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Michael Daniel Garr Sr.⁶

In the will of Richard Chesney Smith, dated 8 Apr 1882 in Monroe Co., GA, Mary Jane Garr, his daughter, was named as an heir.⁷ She was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Michael Daniel Garr Sr.⁸

Mary Jane Smith died on 30 Aug 1921 in Monroe Co., GA.^4,9,10 She was buried in Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Blount, Monroe Co., GA.^11,1