Biddy E. SMITH (Abt 1820-)

 

Family Links Spouses/Children: James BOWERS Biddy E. SMITH 2 Born: Abt 1820, North Carolina 3 Marriage: James BOWERS on 26 Jan 1843 in Carroll County, Virginia 1    Another name for Biddy was Bedy Elsie SMITH.1 Biddy married James BOWERS, son of George BOWERS and Sarah SHORT, on 26 Jan 1843 in Carroll County, Virginia.1 (James BOWERS died circa 1850 3 4.)   Marriage Notes: "Bond: 26 January 1843; James Bowers and Bedy Elsie Smith, daughter of Wiatt Smith; George Bowers, surety. Return: married 26 January 1843 by Rev. John Vaughan." 1

1 John Perry Alderman, Carroll/Grayson Marriages (Alderman Books, Hillsville, VA, 1987), Page 124.

2 E-mail from Cindy <mjsully@ix.netcom.com>, dated 7 Feb 2000. Cindy is a descendant of George Bowers through James and Biddy (Smith) Bowers.

3 1850 Census, Carroll County, Virginia, Roll M432_939, Page 375 (Ancestry.com Image 114 of 130).

4 Family Records of Beth Robinette. Beth is a descendant of George Bowers of Carroll County, Virginia, through his son William. Beth's family records include more information about subsequent generations. Those interested in more information on George's descendants are advised to contact her. Her contact information is as follows: e-mail address, dbrobin@earthlink.net; postal address, 3313 Misty Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660; and telephone, 423-349-6924.