Family Group Sheet
NameNelson Smith
Birth2 Jul 1871, Letcher Co., Kentucky
Death2 Jul 1956, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Other spousesPhoeba Charlotte Thomas, 4C4R
MarriageJul 1924, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseElizabeth L. ("Bessie") Coffee, 2C1R
Birth25 Dec 1896, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death8 Dec 1954, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherJoseph Richard Coffey (1868-1954)
MotherSusannah ("Susie") Caudill (1873-1947)
Other spousesArthur Lykins
Children
1 FSusan Marie Smith, 3rd Cousin
Birth19 Apr 1925, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death24 May 2002, Tipp City, Miami Co., Ohio
2 FBeulah Smith, 3rd Cousin
Birth17 Jul 1926, Rowan Co., Kentucky
3 FLucy Smith , 3rd Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
5 FPearlie M. Smith, 3rd Cousin
Birth2 Apr 1932, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death9 Apr 1998, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana
SpouseChester Kiser
Notes for Elizabeth L. ("Bessie") Coffee
The Kentucky death index lists Bessie E. Smith, age 57, died 8 Dec 1954 in Rowan Co.
Census Notes for Nelson & Elizabeth L. ("Bessie") (Family)
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Wagoner precinct, enumerated 7 April, lists on p. 3A as household #40:
Smith, Nelson, 58, age at first marriage 27, farmer; Bessie, wife, 33, age at first marriage 17; Lykins, Lela, 16, stepdau; Lillie, 15, stepdau; Chester, 13, stepson; John Will, 11, stepson; Smith, Mare, 4 11/12, dau; Beula, 3 8/12, dau; Lucy, 1 9/12, dau. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Smith, Nelson, 58, age at first marriage 27, farmer; Bessie, wife, 33, age at first marriage 17; Lykins, Lela, 16, stepdau; Lillie, 15, stepdau; Chester, 13, stepson; John Will, 11, stepson; Smith, Mare, 4 11/12, dau; Beula, 3 8/12, dau; Lucy, 1 9/12, dau. All born Ky Ky Ky.
