Mary Magdalena Smith

F, b. 1 September 1883, d. 1 November 1926
FatherHenry Smith b. 21 Jun 1843, d. 19 April 1918 [Friday]
MotherPaulina Fredrica Meinzer b. 10 Oct 1851, d. 22 Apr 1885
     Mary Magdalena was born on Saturday, 1 September 1883 in Mifflin Township, Wyandot Coutny, Ohio. She was often referred to as Marie. Mary Magdalena married Walter Isaac Dripps on 19 April 1905 in Upper Sandusky, Crane Township.1 Walter and Marie had children: Edgar LeRoy [1907], Harold Eugene ]1909] & Fredrick Drummond [1912]. 21 April 1910, Mary and her husband, Walter, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, at 444 Pearl Street, Ward 3. Enumerated in this household were Walter I Dripps [27 Ohio], Marie L. [25 Ohio], Edgar L. [3 Ohio] & Harold E. [7/12 Ohio]. The couple had had 2 children both living. They had been married for 5 years. Walter worked for the freight office. They were renting their home.2 16 January 1920, Mary and her husband, Walter, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Marion at 237 West Fairground Street, Ward 2. Enumerated in this household were Walter I. Dripps [36 Ohio], Marie [35 Ohio], Edward [12 Ohio], Harold [10 Ohio] & Frederick [7 Ohio]. The couple owned their home free and clear. Walter was a hostler for the railroad.3 Mary departed this life on Monday, 1 November 1926 in Marion at age 43 years and 2 months.4 She was buried at Upper Sandusky, Crane Township, Wyandot County, Ohio, in Old Mission Cemetery.

Family

Walter Isaac Dripps b. 8 Apr 1883, d. 27 Jun 1941

Citations

  1. [S1898] Ohio, County , 1774-1993: Marriage License Application, Probate Court, Wyandot County, Ohio - In the matter of Carl P. Smith and Affa Carr. The undersigned respectfully makes applicaton for a marriage licence for said parties, and upon oath states that:
    Walter I Dripps is 22 years of age on the 8th day of April 1905; His residence: Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Place of Birth: Knox County, Ohio; Occupation: Teamster; Father: John C Dripps; Mother: Sarah E. Crosby; has not been married before.
    Marie L Smith is 21 years of age on the 1st day of Sept. 1904; Her residence is Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio; Place of Birth: same; Occupation: Housekeeping; Father: Henry Smith; Mother Pauline Meincer. She has not been married before.
    Marriage License, Probate Court, Wyandot County Ohio, 19th day of April 1905. Being satisfied that there are no legal impediments to their marriage, a Marriage License is this day granted to Walter I. Dripps and Marie L. Smith. - Signed Austin M. Brown, probate judge
    Marriage Certificate - I do hereby certify, That on this 19th day of April A.D. 1905, I solemnized the marriage of Mr. Walter I Dripps and Miss Marie L. Smith.- signed Rev. Joseph Dittler. - Ancestry.com. Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S680] 1910 United States Federal Census: Marion, Marion County, Ohio - Enumeration District 93, Sheet 6A, Line 36. - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  3. [S681] 1920 United States Federal Census: Marion, Marion County, Ohio - Enumeration Dstrict 123, Sheet 2A, Line 14 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  4. [S1907]

    Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 - Ancestry.com.