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BRYAN FAMILY HISTORY 8-69buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery. James Orton died on January 16, 1869 inSidney, Iowa. John Orton died between 1850 and 1860.References: 1) 1830 Census, Clinton County, Illinois; 2) 1840 Census, Lee County,Iowa; 3) 1850, Pottawattomie County, Iowa; 4) 1860 Census, Utah County, Utah; 5)“The Saints Herald,” 1889; 6) Newspaper Obituary, 1893; 7) Ancestral File,extracted August, 1988; 8) Family Group Sheet by Renee (Waters) Harris, November,1988; 9) Family Group Sheet by Grant Johnson, December, 1988ELIZABETH ORTON (1.8.6.1) is the daughter of William Reed Orton andRebecca (Huey) Orton. Elizabeth was born on June 1, 1826 in Clinton County,Illinois. On February 9, 1844, Elizabeth Orton married Silas Smith in Nauvoo,Illinois. Silas was born on June 6, 1822 in Stockholm, New York and is the sonof Asahel Smith and Elizabeth (Schellenger) Smith. Silas married a second timeto Sarah Orton, Elizabeth’s sister. It appears that Silas’ marriage to Sarah Ortonwas a polygamous marriage as Silas was currently married to Elizabeth Orton,Sarah’s sister. For additional information on the descendants of Silas and SarahSmith, see the sketch of Sarah Orton (1.8.6.3). Silas and Elizabeth Smith werethe parents of eight children:. . . Silas Marion Smith (1.8.6.1.1), b. April 17, 1845, Montrose, Iowa. . . Julia Elizabeth Smith (1.8.6.1.2), b. July 29, 1847, Kanesville, Iowa. . . Fredrick Asael Smith, b. January 24, 1850, Iowa. . . Mary Jane Smith (1.8.6.1.4), b. June 17, 1853, Provo, Utah. . . Prince Henry Smith, b. October 20, 1858, Provo, Utah. . . Franklin Smith, b. December 29, 1862, Provo, Utah. . . Vienna Smith, b. June 16, 1864, Utah. . . Martha E. Smith, b. October 3, 1869, Meadow, UtahIn 1850, Silas and Elizabeth Smith were living in were living in PottawattamieCounty, Iowa. In 1860, Silas Smith and his two wives, Elizabeth and Sarah,were living in Utah County, Utah. In 1870, “Orten” Smith was living with herchildren in Millard County, Utah. “Orten” appears to be Elizabeth (Orton)Smith. Silas Smith, Sarah (Orton) Smith and Sarah’s children were living in anearby household. In 1880, Elizabeth (Orton) Smith was living with herchildren in Millard County, Utah. Silas Smith, Sarah (Orton) Smith and Sarah’schildren were also living in Millard County, Utah. Silas Smith, Sr. died on June11, 1892 in Provo, Utah and was buried in Meadow, Utah. Elizabeth (Orton)Smith died on November 27, 1902 in Price, Utah and was buried in Meadow,Utah. Prince Henry Smith married Catherine Saunberg. Franklin Smith marriedRose Ann Gallaway. Franklin Smith died on June 17, 1873. On July 1, 1894,Martha Smith married John Bryne. Martha (Smith) Bryne died on July 19,1956.References: 1) 1850 Census, Pottawattamie County, Iowa; 2) 1860 Census, UtahCounty, Utah; 3) 1870 and 1880 Censuses, Millard County, Utah; 4) Ancestral File,extracted August, 1988; 5) Family Group Sheet by Renee (Waters) Harris, November,1988SILAS MARION SMITH (1.8.6.1.1) is the son of Silas Smith and Elizabeth(Orton) Smith. Silas was born on April 17, 1845 in Montrose, Iowa. On