Polly Downs

Brief Life History of Polly

When Polly Downs was born on 17 April 1817, in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, United States, her father, Elisha Downs, was 34 and her mother, Betsy Barney, was 33. She married Willis Smith on 3 October 1836, in Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. She lived in Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States in 1850 and Murray, Salt Lake, Utah, United States in 1880. She died on 20 July 1899, in Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Murray Cemetery, Murray, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

Willis Smith
1810–1896
Polly Downs
1817–1899
Marriage: 3 October 1836
Emma Jane Smith
1837–1863
Edna Ann Smith
1840–1842
Polly Smith
1843–1847
Samuel Willis Smith
1846–1932
Betsy Smith
1848–1849
George William Smith
1852–1920
Elisha Downs Smith
1854–1923
Andrew Cahoon Smith
1857–1926
Lydia Eliza Smith
1860–1903

Sources (18)

  • Polly Smith in household of Willis Smith, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Ollie, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Polly Downer, "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"

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World Events (8)

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

1834 · Vermont Anti-Slavery Society is Formed

The Anti-Slavery Society of Vermont was established in 1834. 100 people from different towns were at the first meeting, with the intent to abolish slavery. 

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Downes .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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History of Polly Downs Smith

History Of Polly Downs Smith Born April 17, 1817 At Bennington, Bennington Country, Vermont. Pioneer of about 1850 Hillcrest Camp, Salt Lake City, Utah Written by Granddaughter Isabella Smith Patten W …

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