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Rev. Frank Stewart Smith Collection, various dates.
Sullivan County Manuscript Collection 0025
Archives and History Division
Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism
3425 Highway 126, Suite 100
Blountville, Tennessee 37617
TITLE
Rev. Frank Stewart Smith Collection, various dates.
COLLECTION NUMBER
Sullivan County Manuscript Collection 0025.
EXTENT
2 Boxes.
CREATOR
LANGUAGE
Material in English.
REPOSITORY
Archives and History Division, Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism, Blountville, Tennessee.
PROVENANCE
The collection was donated by Frank Stewart Smith to the Archives and History Division, Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism in March 2006. The Rev. Frank Stewart Smith Collection is comprised of items that belonged to him as well as to his father, Walter Clyde Smith (1889-1975), to his grandfather, John Wright Smith, and to his great-grandfather, Solomon Smith, all of Sullivan County, Tennessee.
COPYRIGHT STATUS
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.
PROCESSING HISTORY
Shelia Steele Hunt processed the collection and developed the finding aid in March 2006.
ACCESS AND RESTRICTIONS
There are no restrictions on use of this manuscript collection for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the individual user to ascertain copyright restrictions, obtain permissions and to prepare proper citation and credit statements. The researcher assumes all legal responsibility for observing laws of copyright and common law literary rights.
COLLECTION CITATION
This collection should be cited as:
Rev. Frank Stewart Smith Collection. MSS 0025, Archives and History Division, Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism, Blountville, Tennessee.
SCOPE AND CONTENT
The Rev. Frank Stewart Smith Collection includes genealogical information about several families from Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, and also includes that of John Wright Smith (1842-1916) and his father Solomon Smith (1812-1861) and mother Eliza Arrants (b. 1821), daughter of Rev. James King of Sullivan Co., TN. Data is also included on family of Jacob Latture Jones and Nancy Gross. The collection contains miscellaneous photographs, 1 ledger book, 1 family history, and various family papers.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
The Rev. Frank Stewart Smith Collection is comprised of items that belonged to him as well as to his father, Walter Clyde Smith (1889-1975), to his grandfather, John Wright Smith, and to his great-grandfather, Solomon Smith (1812-1861), all of Sullivan County, Tennessee. At the time of this donation on 7 March 2006, Rev. Frank Stewart Smith was residing at 357 Webb Road, Piney Flats, Tennessee 37618.
Solomon Smith (1812-1861) married Eliza Arrants (1821-1889), and they resided in the Poplar Ridge community near Piney Flats in Sullivan County, Tennessee, where they are buried in the Poplar Ridge Cemetery. They had ten known children, one of whom was John Wright Smith (1842-1916) who married Minnie Yost (d. 1937). John Wright Smith and Minnie Yost had a son named Walter Clyde Smith (1889-1975). Walter married Jerusha Ann Hassie Jones, and they had a son named Frank Stewart Smith (born 1920), donor of this collection.
Frank Stewart Smith was born 19 August 1920 in Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY to Walter Clyde Smith and Jerusha Hassie Ann Jones Smith, both natives of Upper East Tennessee. He was educated in public schools of DeLand, Florida, and graduated from DeLand High School in 1938. He attended Stetson University in DeLand from 1938-1940. He attended Butler University in Indianapollis, Indiana from 1940-1943 and received his A.B. from there in 1943. He also attended Butler University School of Religion (now Christian Theological Seminary), where he received his Bachelor of Divinity (now Master of Divinity) in 1954.
Frank Stewart Smith married Hylda Maryon Young on 18 Jul 1943 at Northwood Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have four children: Nancy Anne (Mrs. Calvin Ross); Jacquelyn Marie (Mrs. Cyrus A. Weaver); Walter Preston; Stewart Garrett. All of the children are professional educators.
In his occupational career, he served in student ministries with State Line Christian Church in Edgar County, Illinois and West Liberty Christian Church in Fountain County, Indiana. He served as Minister Bainbridge Christian Church in Bainbridge, Indiana from 1944-1947; Minister at Cambridge city Christian Church in Cambridge City, Indiana from 1947-1950; Minister of First Christian Church at Aurora, Illinois from 1950-1977; Minister of Grandview Christian Church at Johnson City, Tennessee from 1977-1987, retiring in 1987 with honorary title Minister Emeritus. Mr. Smith was formally ordained to the Christian Ministry on 24 Aug 1952 by Central Christian Church in Bristol, Tennessee. He was inducted into Emmanuel School of Religion chapter of The International Society of Theta Phi on 16 Apr 1980 (Chapter President 1990-1992).
Frank Stewart Smith served as a member of the Board of Directors for Christian Missionary Fellowship from 1953-1966; Executive Committee, Chicago District Evangelistic Association 1957-1964 (President 1960-1962); board of Directors, European Evangelistic Society 1960-2000; Board of Associates, Emmanuel School of Religion 1968-1974; North American Christian Convention committee 1971-1974; Delegate to World Convention of Churches of Christ, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1960 and Adelaide, Australia in 1970; European Evangelistic Society, travel seminars in Europe 1964 and 1972. Other travel included Jamaica in 1969 and 1974, and Bible Lands Tour in 1976 (Greece, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, plus Austria and England).
SUBJECTS
Sullivan County (Tenn.)--Genealogy.
Sullivan County (Tenn.)--History, Local--Pictorial works.
Smith family.
Jones family.
Milligan College.
BOX LIST
Box 1
1. Booklet on deaths of Jerusha Hassie Jones Smith (1893-1973) & Walter Clyde Smith (1889-1975), Sullivan Co., TN. Some of the items contained in the booklet are: 1. Funeral home memorial card for Hassie Ann Smith (1893-1973); 2. Letter dated 4 Sep 1973 from "Sis" to Frank; 3. Document noting the final days of W. Clyde Smith who died in 1975 in Deland, Florida; 4. Obituary of Rev. W. Clyde Smith; 5. Funeral home memorial card for Dr. W. Clyde Smith (1889-1975); 6. Death certificate of W. Clyde Smith (1889-1975); 7. Chronology of the family of Walter Clyde Smith (1889-1975), 7th son of John Wright Smith and Minnie Yost Smith.
2. Book, On the Hill: Glimpses of Family History of Walter Clyde Smith and Hassie Ann Jones Smith, by Frank Stewart Smith, Poplar Ridge, Piney Flats, TN, 1992 (Revised 1994).
3. Book, W. Clyde Smith: A Memoir, by Frank Stewart Smith, Poplar Ridge, Piney Flats, TN, 1995.
4. Photographic print (original) of J. L. Jones and G. W. Jones with farm equipment. Accompanying caption: "Deed of Trust: Sullivan County, Book 78, p. 448. J. L. Jones & G. W. Jones, 'for one Frick Co. 7x9 Traction Engine... and one 26x42 inch Landis Eclipse Thresher with Farmer's Friend Wind Straw Stacker.' Indebtedness in the amount of $557.80. Note dated July 6, 1906, due January 1, 1907 @ six percent per annum."
5. Photographic print (original) of Milligan College Academy group, Milligan, TN, c. 1917-1918. Photo includes 3 daughters of John Wright Smith and Minnie Yost.
6. Photographic print (original) of Walter Clyde Smith and Jerusha Hassie Ann Jones wedding photo, Sullivan Co., TN, 1919.
7. Photographic print (original) of Jacob Latture Jones and his brother, George Whitfield Jones, undated.
8. Photographic print (original) of Jacob Latture Jones and his brother, George Whitfield Jones, undated.
9. Photographic print (original) of farm scene; Photo belonged to Jacob Latture Jones.
10. Photographic print (original) of Poplar Ridge School group, Sullivan Co., TN, c. 1908. Photo belonged to Jacob Latture Jones family. Clear overlay on photograph marks 6 children of Jacob Latture Jones and Nancy Gross Jones: Fred, Stella, Hassie, Russell, Lewis, and Vernon.
11. Photographic print (original) of farm scene; Photo belonged to Jacob Latture Jones. Caption states: "He [Jacob] is, I believe, the one seated on the ground at the left. Frank S. Smith".
12. Photographic print (original) of early school group (from photo of Jacob Latture Jones and Nancy Gross Jones), Sullivan Co., TN, undated.
13. Photographic print (original) of church group, Sullivan Co., TN: Photo belonged to Jacob Latture Jones and Nancy Gross Jones, undated.
14. Photographic print (original) of Jacob Latture "Jake" Jones with horses and George Whitfield Jones with reaper, Sullivan Co., TN, c. 1900.
15. Photographic print (original) of the family of Jacob Latture Jones, Sullivan Co., TN, 1919. Photograph includes: Fred, Vernon, his widow Nancy Gross Jones, Stella, Hubert, Hassie, George, Russell, and Lewis.
16. Hassie A. Jones, 6th grade certificate, Poplar Ridge School, Sullivan Co., TN, 1912.
17. Jerusha Hassie Jones, State Normal School certificate, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, 1917.
18. Photographic print (original) of Hubert Ralston Jones, son of Jacob Latture Jones and Nancy Gross, Sullivan Co., TN, undated.
19. Photographic print (original) of Hubert Ralston Jones, son of Jacob Latture Jones and Nancy Gross, Sullivan Co., TN. Photo made in Los Angeles, CA when he served for the Fire Department there. Print is accompanied by biographical data. Undated.
20. Envelope containing 5 items re Hubert Jones of Sullivan Co., TN. Items were given to Frank Stewart Smith by Virginia Hancher after death of her sister Mrs. Hubert Jones (May Hancher Jones). Items belonging to Hubert Jones include: Los Angeles Fire Department card, 1942; TN Fishing and Hunting License, 1963; Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association, Inc. card, undated; TN drivers license, 1967; Los Angeles Veteran Fireman & Policemen’s Association card, undated.
21. Receipt from Mr. John Wright Smith, Union Depot, Sullivan Co., TN, 1874.
22. Note on account, Solomon Smith, 1859.
23. Receipt dated 1849, received of Levy [Sery?] Taylor by hands of Solomon Smith in part payment of Fi Fa in favor of William B. Logan for John R. Dulaney. Received by N. Barnet, Constable.
24. Receipt dated 1859, received of Solomon Smith, balance in full of Fi Fa against the said Smith in favor of William Barnett judgment. Received by John Masengill, Constable.
25. Receipt dated 1859, received of Solomon Smith in part of two Fi Fas against said Smith in favor of James Crockett and William Barnett. Received by John Masengil, Constable.
26. Receipt dated 1891, received of John Wright Smith in full cost in the case W. G. Clemins vs. L. H. & C. A. Smalling. Received by A. J. Giesler, Deputy Sheriff.
27. Receipt dated 1862, received of Isaac M. Arrants Administrator of Solomon Smith decd., the amount of a judgment that Jacob Latture recovered before A. H. Hall Esquire on 7 Jan 1862 against Benjamin Webb and Isaac M. Arrants. Received by J. L. Jones, Constable.
28. Receipt dated 1869, received of John Wright Smith, administrator of Solomon Smith decd., the full amount of two judgments. Received by A. J. Hall, Justice of Peace.
29. Receipt dated 1858, received of Solomon Smith, the amount of one execution in favor of David Webb vs. R. Barker. Received by John Masengill, Constable.
30. Receipt dated 1860, received of Solomon Smith, amount to be credited on one execution in favor of R. & J. W. Alison and against Benjamin Webb as principal debtor and the said Solomon Smith as stayor, judgment by T. J. Newton Esquire, 1859. Received by James Hughes, Constable.
31. Receipt and accounting, 1873, Union Depot [Bluff City], Sullivan Co., TN, received of Mr. John Wright Smith. Received by L. Gerstle.
32. Note (account) dated 1862, received of J. W. Smith. William Smith present bill against estate of Solomon Smith decd.
33. Receipt dated 1867, received of John Wright Smith, administrator of Solomon Smith decd., full amount of a judgment & cost that L. M. King exr. of Mike Masengill decd. Receovered against the said Solomon Smith decd in his life time before T. J. Newton Esquire on 26 Mar 1859.
34. Receipt dated 1860, received of Solomon Smith to be credited on one execution in favor of R. & G. W. Alison and against Benjamin Webb as principal debtor and said Solomon Smith as stayor, judgment by T. J. Newton Esquire 1859. Received by James Hughes Constable.
35. Oath dated 1862, John K. Ensor made oath to J. M. Smith an acting Justice of the Peace, that account stated against Estate of Solomon Smith is just and true. Signed by J. M. Smith.
36. Promissory note dated 1860 of Solomon Smith to pay David Hughes. Note includes receipt of payment dated 1860, received of John Wright Smith Executor of Solomon Smith decd., the full amount of note this 26 Dec 1873. Signed by Hiram Hughes, adm. of D. M. Hughes.
37. Promissory note (loan) dated 1860 from Solomon Smith to unknown borrower.
38. Promissory note (loan) dated 1858 signed by David Webb, Benjamin Webb, and Solomon Smith, to pay John M. Smith.
39. Interest on account, 1862, with dates of interest showing years of 1859-1860.
40. Promissory note, 1856, Solomon Smith to pay unknown. Other side of document shows receipt of payments, amounts received from Charles Hedrick [Headrick] for dates of 11 Apr 1859, 4 Jun 1860 and 26 Sep 1860.
41. Account of Solomon Smith to George Grisham, 1859-1862.
42. Receipt, 1852, received of Solomon Smith for “rent of my farm seven years”. Unsigned.
43. Receipt, 1844, received of Solomon Smith in a judgment that William Deery obtained against the said Smith before Acten Woods Esquire. Received by J. Hicks, Constable.
44. Receipt, 1856, received of Solomon Smith, payment in railroad bonds and cash, payment in part for work done on road. Signed by John [his mark] Hiett [Hyatt/Hite].
45. Receipt, 1895, Bristol, TN, received of John Wright Smith & Co. for one note on W. T. Buckles for collection, signed by Charles Harkleroad.
46. Receipt, 1874, received of Wright Smith, in full cost of Execution. Received by George R. Anderson, Deputy Sheriff.
47. Receipt, 1890, Knoxville, TN, received of J. W. Woods and Co. of Piney Flats. Signed by Fletcher Smith, Secy and Treasurer of Knoxville Provision Co.
48. Receipt, 1895, received of John Wright Smith & Co., amount in full of act in favor Hill Llyd [sic] & C against J. W. Smith Co. Signed by S. S. Crockett, Constable.
49. Receipt, 1859, received of Solomon Smith by the hands of Charles Hedrick. Signed by Henry Swadley.
50. Receipt, 1895, received of John Wright Smith & Co. as part payment on the Judgment of Geo D. Phaxton & Co. vs. J. W. Smith & Co. signed by Crumley & Crumley.
51. Account, 1861, Sullivan Co., TN, William Settle appeared before David McClellan re estate of Solomon Smith decd.
52. Promissory note, 1869, John Wright Smith promise to pay Henry Swadly &c. Witnessed by A. G. Smalling.
53. Receipt, 1858, received of Solomon Smith, part of judgment Larkin Collins obtained against Solomon Smith before Thomas J. Newton Esquire. Signed by S. N. Hall, Deputy Sheriff.
54. Receipt, 28 Feb 1874, Union Depot [Bluff City], Sullivan Co., TN, received of John Wright Smith.
55. Receipt, 1873, received of John Wright Smith. Signed by L. Gerstle.
56. Receipt, 1892, received from John Wright Smith & Co. signed by Charles Harkleroad Constable.
57. Receipt, 1892, received from John Wright Smith & Co. signed by Charles Harkleroad Constable.
58. Receipt, 1895, received of John Wright Smith & Co., signed by Charlie Harkleroad, Deputy Sheriff.
59. Receipt, 1873, received of John Wright Smith. Received by L. Gerstle on account of L. Ewing.
60. Receipt, 1848 [1838 or 1858?], received of Solomon Smith in suit where James Hicks was defendant and the said Smith was Plaintiff. Signed by by John Massengill.
61. Receipt, 1860, received of Solomon Smith the remainder of a judgment and cost that William Bond obtained against Benjamin Webb and Eli Warren before T. P. Newton on 7 Mar 1859. Signed by J. C. Yoakley, Constable.
62. Permission, 1860, to Mr. M. Y. Aere for “Smith” have $7.00 in grain and bacon. Signed by Solomon Smith.
63. Promissory note, 1858, Solomon Smith to pay $4.00 for William Smith to Mr. J. Grose.
64. Receipt, 1867, received of John Wright Smith, admr. of Solomon Smith, full amount of judgment and cost that E. W. Ellis obtained against him on 6 Feb 1867 before C. E. Warren Esquire.
65. Note, 1861 against estate of Solomon Smith deceased. Signed by Gideon Cate.
66. Promissory note, 1868, John Wright Smith, admr. of Solomon Smith decd., to pay James Webb.
67. Deed, 1909, E. M. Fleenor and wife Minnie G. Fleenor to W. G. Long and wife Roena Long.
68. Deed, 1999, Jno R. Snow, Clerk, to John Wright Smith and wife.
69. Promissory note, 1911, John Wright Smith to pay I. M. Booher.
70. Deed, 1876, L. D. and Mary East to John Wright Smith.
71. Deed, 1912, John Wright Smith and wife Minnie Smith and Sarah A. Griffin, formerly Sarah A. Smith, to Ida McLain, formerly Ida Buckles.
72. Will, 1883, Margaret Acree of Sullivan Co., TN; proven 4 Jun 1883.
73. Will, 1916, John Wright Smith, probated April term 1916.
74. Petition, 1855, Isaac M. Arrants, Sullivan Co., TN vs. Solomon Smith & others for partition of land. Isaac’s brother, John B. Arrants died Nov 1854 and left following heirs: Eliza Smith, formerly Eliza Arrants who intermarried with said Solomon Smith, Julia Ann Spurgin formerly Julia Ann Arrants who intermarried John Spurgin, Elizabeth Webb formerly Elizabeth Arrants who married Benj. Webb all of whom reside in Sullivan County except the said Julia Ann Spurgin and her said husband John Spurgin, who reside in the State of Iowa.
75. Deed, 1885, S. D. Hughes to John Wright Smith, Sullivan Co., TN.
76. Will, 1861, Solomon Smith, Sullivan Co., TN. Will proven 6 May 1861.
77. Land survey, 1850, pursuant to last will and testament of John Smith, for 190 acres for Solomon Smith.
78. Postmaster’s Report, 1886 for John Wright Smith, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN.
79. Letters Testamentary, 1916, for W. Clyde Smith, Executor of John Wright Smith.
80. Land grant, State of Tennessee to John Wright Smith, Granville Smith, and James Smith, 190-3/4 acres on south side of Holston River, 1885.
Box 2
81. License, State of Tennessee Teacher’s license for Jerusha Hassie Jones, 1917.
82. Deed of Trust, J. M. and wife H. C. Smith and Sarah C. Smith (widow of G. T. Smith deceased), heirs of Solomon Smith deceased, all of Sullivan Co., TN, quit-claim to John Wright Smith and wife M. G. Smith, 1904.
83. Photographic print (original), John Wright Smith (1842-1916), Sullivan Co., TN, undated.
84. Family history, John Wright Smith (1842-1916), Sullivan Co., TN.
85. Photographic print (original), Hubert R. Jones, Sullivan Co., TN, undated.
86. Photographic print (original), Hester Ann Jones McClelland (b. 1858) and Jerusha Jane Jones Cross (1863-1936) (sisters), daughters of William Jones and Martha Latture Jones of Sullivan Co., TN, undated.
87. Photographic print (original), Poplar Ridge School, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, c. 1900. Included in photo: Walter Clyde Smith; Hassie Ann Jones.
88. Photographic prints (originals) of (2) in one folder. George Ernest Jones (son of Jacob Latture Jones and Nancy Gross) and Eva Sparks. Sons, Carl and Floyd Ernest. Undated.
89. Photographic print (original), William Alfred Jones (1890-1977) and 1st wife, Ollie Maud Smith (d. 1926), Sullivan Co., TN, undated.
90. Obituary and memorial card, William A. (Fred) Jones (1890-1977), Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, 1977.
91. Obituary, Mrs. Neva McKamey Jones, Sullivan Co., TN, 2003.
92. Photographic print (original), Los Angeles, CA Fire Department group. Men include Hubert R. Jones. Undated.
93. Photographic print (original), family of John Wright Smith (1842-1916) of Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, c. 1906.
94. Photographic print (original), Poplar Ridge School group, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, c. 1905-1906. Included in photograph are Hubert Jones; Clyde Smith; Fred Jones; Hassie Ann Jones; Myrtle Smith; Stella Jones; Lillie Smith; and Dora Smith.
95. Photographic print (original), unidentified school group, (most likely Poplar Ridge School, Piney Flats), Sullivan Co., TN, undated.
96. Receipt for payment of taxes, Eliza Smith, District 9, Sullivan Co., TN, 1879.
97. Receipt for payment of taxes, John Wright Smith, District 9, Sullivan Co., TN, 1871.
98. Receipt for payment of John Wright Smith & Co. for judgment in favor of J. H. McClain, 1896. S. S. Crockett, Constable.
99. Receipt for payment of John Wright Smith, dues to Zollicoffer Lodge #444, 1890.
100. Account ledger, John Wright Smith (1842-1916), Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, c. 1862.
101. Receipt for payment of John Wright Smith, Union Depot [Bluff City], Sullivan Co., TN, 1873.
102. Resume, biographical, for Frank Stewart Smith.
103. Interview, handwritten, by Frank Stewart Smith, on his visit to Miss Jesse Anderson of Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, 1982. Interview mentions Eli Anderson, John Wright Smith, Elsea family. Other topics include 49'ers, as well as geographical area of Pickens Bridge Road east of Edgefield Church.
104. Story from Miss Jessie Anderson to Frank Stewart Smith, 1992. Story chronicles the Eli Anderson trip to California with the Forty-Niners. Story was accompanied by cover letter from Miss Jessie Anderson and included obituaries of Lydia A. Carr Anderson (1845-1923) and Eli Anderson (1829-1911) of Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN. The two obituaries mention Alfred Carr, Rev. James King, Richard Anderson, John Anderson, Buck Steadman, Glenn Elsea, Claude Trivette. Also included was a copy of a newspaper article by Robert Loving entitled, “His Dad Dug For Gold, Bought Sullivan Farm”, with reference to R. M. Anderson, son of Eli Anderson aforementioned.
105. Receipt, John Wright Smith, Union Depot [Bluff City], Sullivan Co., TN, 1874. Signed by L. Gerstle.
106. Receipt, John Wright Smith, Union Depot [Bluff City], Sullivan Co., TN, 1875. Signed by L. Gerstle.
107. Genealogy, children of Richard Arrants (1781-1847), Sullivan Co., TN.
108. Account, G. K. Lipps with John Wright Smith, Sullivan Co., TN, 1873.
109. Survey of shares of Solomon Smith estate, Sullivan Co., TN, undated [likely 1860-1870s].
110. Documents, uncatalogued and unitemized, for Walter Clyde Smith (1889-1975), Sullivan Co., TN, various c. 1940 to 1980 [not inclusive].
111. Photographic print (original), Virgina (Pid) Cartwright Gross (1866-1946). Exact date of print unknown, but was likely taken ca1890.
112. Ledger of accounts from c. 1888-1891, maintained by John Wright Smith (1842-1916), Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN. Hundreds of names included. Receipts dated in 1920s were later pasted in by his John's son, Walter Clyde Smith (1889-1975).
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