A Brief History of the Atkins, Stewart, and Smith Families - New Page 1
A Brief History of the Atkins, Stewart, and Smith Families - New Page 1
A Brief History of the Atkins, Stewart, and Smith Families - New Page 1
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1910<br />
Name Age In 1910 Born In Died In Notes<br />
Louis C. <strong>Smith</strong> 24 1/1886 AR<br />
Lula 23 ~1887 AR Lula Grace Davis<br />
Berta 3 ~1907 AR<br />
Lena 1y2mo ~1899 AR<br />
Louis is a farmer <strong>and</strong> he <strong>and</strong> Lula had been married 5 years (marriage about 1895). The census<br />
stated <strong>the</strong>y lived on Stringtown Road. As we will see later, Lula is Lula Grace Davis.<br />
They were living next to Joseph E. <strong>Smith</strong> <strong>and</strong> his wife Lois <strong>and</strong> 3 children. Joseph is Louis’<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Louis signs up for <strong>the</strong> Military Draft<br />
During World War I, <strong>the</strong> US instituted a military draft in order to provide enough soldiers for <strong>the</strong><br />
war. On 12 September 1918, Louis signed up. Here is <strong>the</strong> data from his registration card:<br />
Louis Clevel<strong>and</strong> <strong>Smith</strong><br />
Rt 1 Engl<strong>and</strong> Lonoka Hwy<br />
Age 33 dob 1/17/1886<br />
Farmer working for D.C. Cobb on Rt 1, Keo, Lonoka Hwy<br />
Tall, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair<br />
Since <strong>the</strong> war ended in November <strong>of</strong> 1918, it is not known if he actually served.<br />
1920<br />
The 1920 census was taken on 22 January 1920. On this date, Louis <strong>and</strong> family were found<br />
living on a rented farm on Engl<strong>and</strong> Rd in Lafayette Township, Lonoka County, AR.<br />
Here is <strong>the</strong> Louis C. <strong>Smith</strong> family in 1920:<br />
1920<br />
Name<br />
Age<br />
In<br />
1920<br />
Born In Died In Notes<br />
Louis C. <strong>Smith</strong> 33 1/17/1886 AR<br />
Lula 33 ~1887 AR<br />
Birtie H. 12 ~1907 AR<br />
Lena M. 11 ~1899 AR<br />
William R. 7 ~1913 AR<br />
Daisy C. 5 ~1915 AR<br />
Audry M 1y6mo ~1918 AR<br />
Willie C. Hay 23 ~1897 AR Sister <strong>of</strong> Louis<br />
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