Louisa Smith

     Louisa was born in 1872 in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Louisa married William Cordray on 8 September 1891 in Wyandot County, Ohio.¹ William and Louisa had one son, George William [6/12/1895-12/2/1974][m. 6/23/1945 Thelma Crock]. They had no issue. 15 April 1910, Louisa and her husband, William, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Upper Sandusky, Crane Township at 334 Seveth Street. Enumerated in this household were William H Cordray [46 Ohio], Louesa K. [37 Ohio] & George [14 Ohio]. They have been married 18 years with one child living. They own their home free and clear.² 8 January 1920, Louisa and her husband, William, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Crane Township. Enumerated in this household were H. William Cordray [53 Ohio], K.Lusa [49 Ohio] & George [23 Ohio]. The couple owned their farm. George was a mechanic.³ 5 April 1930, Louisa and her husband, William, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Crane Township on Carey Road. Enumerated in this household were William H. Cordray [63 Ohio], Luisa H. [57 Ohio] & son George [35 Ohio]. He was 30 years old and she 18 years old at the time of their marriage. They were farmers and owned their home valued at $6000.⁴ 13 April 1940, Louisa and her husband, William, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, at 133 West Fairground Street, Ward 2. Enumerated in this household were Charles H Whitter [65 Ohio] & Emma [62 Ohio]. The couple owned their own home valued at $1800. Charles was working for the W.P.A.⁵ 15 April 1940, Louisa and her husband, William, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Crane Township. Enumerated in this household were William Cordray [73 Ohio], Lusa [57 Ohio] & George [44 Ohio]. The couple own their farm valued at $1200.⁶