Ammi Smith (1800 - 1887)

Born 16 Aug 1800 in Acworth, Sullivan, New Hampshire, USA

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Died 24 Dec 1887 at age 87 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA

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Biography

Birth

Ammi was born^[1] in Acworth^[2] on 18 Nov 1806. The name Acworth was given to the town^[2] in memory of Sir Jacob Acworth^[3][4]but it is unclear what the detailed relationship was., New Hampshire in August 1800.

Marriage

Ammi married^[5] Lydia Fifield who died on 18 April 1865 and was buried in Appleton Cemetery, Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Ammi and Lydia had seven children:

[[Smith-161676|James Butler] died young

[[Smith-161677|Julia] died young

[[Smith-161678|James Butler] died young

[[Smith-161679|Frank Pierce] born 1836

[[Smith-75816|John Butler] born 1838

[[Smith-80862|Cynthia Jane] born 1839

[[Smith-80993|Lydia Ellen ] born 1842

Ammi married for a second time ^[6] E R Robbins on 4 Feb 1866 in Hillsboro, Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

In the 1850 Census^[7] Ammi is a 'Manufacturer', in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire In the 1860 Census^[8] Ammi (age 59) is a Farmer, in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born in New Hampshire.

In the 1870 Census^[9] Ammi (age 69) is a Farmer, in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, living with his wife Emeline (age 69).

In the 1880 Census^[10] Ammi (age 79) is still living with his wife Emeline.

Death

Ammi died^[11] on 24 Dec 1887 (age 87), son of David Smith & Eleanor Smith, in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA. He was buried^[12] on 24 Dec 1887 in Hillsborough.

Research Notes

Ammi is mentioned in the Genealogical and family history of the state of New Hampshire^[1]

He early became connected with the lumber industry, and operated a saw mill at Hillsborough for some years, conducting a profitable business. About 1833 he went to Saxton's River, Vermont, and engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods, which he continued for fourteen years with marked success. In 1847 he moved to Hillsborough, retired from business, and died December 24, 1887. Mr. Smith was married, in 1826, to Lydia F. Butler, daughter of Dr. Elijah and Lydia (Fifield) Butler, of Weare; she was born in Weare, New Hampshire, August 29, 1802, and died at Hillsborough in April, 1865. Eight children were born to Ammi and Mrs. Smith : Eliza. Ann, Frank Pierce, John Butler, Cynthia Jane, Lydia Ellen, and three who died in early childhood. Eliza Ann married Frederick W. Gould, of Hillsborough.

Ammi is also noted in the History of Hillsborough^[13] (Page 523)

Ammi, s. of David, s. of John, s. of Thomas, was b. in Acworth, Aug. 17, 1800, and came to H. with his parents in 1819. In 1822, having purchased of John Grimes, at Bridge Village, his saw and grist mill, he established himself in the lumber business in association with his brother Sandy. Selling out his interest here in 1833, two years later he removed to Saxton's River, Vt., and having purchased a woolen mill there he engaged in manufacturing until 1847, when he returned to H., where he res. until his death, Dec. 24, 1887. He was one of the Selectmen in 1850 and 185 1 ; was a Director in the Contoocook Valley Railroad, and also of the First National Bank of Hillsborough. He m. first, Dec. 4, 1825, Lydia F., dau. of Dr. Elijah and Lydia (Fifield) Butler, who was the mother of all of his children. She d. April 18, 1865, and he m. second, Mrs. Eveline (Priest) Robbins.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Book: Stearns, Ezra S; Whitcher, William F. (William Frederick), 1845-1918; Parker, Edward E. (Edward Everett), 1842-1923, Genealogical and family history of the state of New Hampshire : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation
   New York : Lewis Publishing Co; 1908; page: (536 of 800)
   Internet Archive (accessed 3 May 2024)
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Acworth Town:
   Wikipedia contributors, "Acworth, New Hampshire," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acworth,_New_Hampshire&oldid=1219231481 (accessed May 2, 2024)
3. ↑ Sir Jacob Acworth:
   Wikipedia contributors, "Jacob Ackworth," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jacob_Ackworth&oldid=1192811730 (accessed May 2, 2024)
4. ↑ Book: Merrill, J. L. (John Leverett), b. 1833, History of Acworth : with the proceedings of the centennial anniversary, genealogical records, and register of farms
   Acworth, [N.H.] : The Town (Springfield, Mass.: Press of S. Bowles & Co.); 1869; page: (10 of 434)
   Internet Archive (accessed 2 May 2024)
5. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #175199410
   Ancestry Record 60525 #139867441 (accessed 3 May 2024)
   Lydia Fifield Smith burial (died on 18 Apr 1865) in Appleton Cemetery, Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America. Born on 29 Aug 1802.
6. ↑ Marriage: "New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947"
   FHL Film Number: 1001304
   Ancestry Record 2554 #208441 (accessed 3 May 2024)
   Ammi Smith (65) marriage to E R Robbins on 4 Feb 1866 in Hillsboro, Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
7. ↑ 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: 434; Page: 16b; Line Number: 1
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #10939695 (accessed 3 May 2024)
   Annie Smith (49), Manufacturer, in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA. Born in New Hampshire.
8. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_672; Page: 582; Family History Library Film: 803672
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #54735727 (accessed 3 May 2024)
   Ammi Smith (59), Farmer, in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born in New Hampshire.
9. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M593_842; Page: 135A
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #6854359 (accessed 3 May 2024)
   Amme Smith (69), Farmer, in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born in New Hampshire.
10. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1880; Census Place: Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: 762; Page: 345b; Enumeration District: 115
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #22141590 (accessed 3 May 2024)
    Ammi Smith (79), married, Retired Manufactorer, head of household in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA. Born in New Hampshire.
11. ↑ Death: "New Hampshire, U.S., Death Records, 1650-1969"
    New Hampshire Archives and Records Management; Concord, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Death Records, 1650-1969
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61834 #229743 (accessed 3 May 2024)
    Ammi Smith death 24 Dec 1887 (age 87), son of David Smith & Eleanor Smith, in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA.
12. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
    Find A Grave: Memorial #175199252
    Ancestry Record 60525 #139867251 (accessed 2 May 2024)
    Ammi Smith burial (died on 24 Dec 1887) in Appleton Cemetery, Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America. Born on 16 Aug 1800.
13. ↑ Book: Browne, George Waldo, 1851-1930, The history of Hillsborough, New Hampshire, 1735-1921
    Manchester, N.H. : John B. Clarke; c1921-22; page: 522
    Internet Archive (accessed 8 May 2024)