Family Group Sheet
NameJames R. Smoot
Birth27 Jul 1863, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death3 Sep 1935, Fleming Co., Kentucky
BurialLongview Cemetery, Bethel, Bath Co., Kentucky
FatherMr. Riggen (?)
MotherElizabeth S. Smoot (~1843-)
Notes for James R. Smoot
His death certificate records James R. Smoot, age 72 years 1 month 7 days, born 27 July 1863 in Ringos Mills, Ky, died 3 Sep 1935 in Fleming Co., Ky, single, father “not known (illegitimate)”, mother’s maiden name Elzabith Smoot, born in Ringos Mills, Ky, cause of death mitral regurgitation, informant Jno M. Clark, Hillsboro, Ky, burial in Ringos Mills.
Census
I have not located him in the 1900 or 1910 censuses.
1920 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Hillsboro precinct, enumerated 3 Feb, lists on p. 15B as family #294/295:
Jackson, William O., 60, widowed, farmer; Rawlings, Gilbert, son-in-law, 30, married, farmer; Ella, dau, 27; Opal V., granddau, 9; Preston, grandson, 6; Suddith R., grandson, 2. Smoot, James R., lodger, 56, single, no occupation.
1930 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Hillsboro precinct, enumerated 27 April, lists on p. 8B as family #178/179:
Royse, James, 45, age at first marriage 32, farmer; Eva, wife, 26, age at first marriage 15; Thelma, dau, 8; Freddie, son, 6; Clarence, son, 3. Smoot, James R., servant, 66, single. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Hillsboro precinct, enumerated 3 Feb, lists on p. 15B as family #294/295:
Jackson, William O., 60, widowed, farmer; Rawlings, Gilbert, son-in-law, 30, married, farmer; Ella, dau, 27; Opal V., granddau, 9; Preston, grandson, 6; Suddith R., grandson, 2. Smoot, James R., lodger, 56, single, no occupation.
1930 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Hillsboro precinct, enumerated 27 April, lists on p. 8B as family #178/179:
Royse, James, 45, age at first marriage 32, farmer; Eva, wife, 26, age at first marriage 15; Thelma, dau, 8; Freddie, son, 6; Clarence, son, 3. Smoot, James R., servant, 66, single. All born Ky Ky Ky.
