Birth year was 1861 per obit; marker engraved 1862, used here.
Son of John Riley Smallwood (1824-1898) and Minerva Hopper, who died when Robert was about 7 years old.
m: Sarah Belle Scott, 5 children:
-Charles Henry 1890 – 1977
-Earnest Laffette 1892 – 1975
-Grace Edna 1902 – 1979
-Hattie R. 1903 –
-Blanch Rose "Rosie" 1906 –
Family lore is that Sarah Belle left the family about 1920. It is not known if Robert remarried, no second marriage was noted in his obit.
Obituary-The Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO-Robert Samuel Smallwood was born in IA Apr 21, 1861, & died Jan 16, 1948, at the home of his son, Earnest, near Deepwater. His home has been in Lowry City, for about 30 years until failing health forced him to stay with his son. Mr Smallwood was a retired carpenter, always finding satisfaction in the work of his hands. In later years, he had busied himself with weaving baskets. His engaging personality won friends wherever he went. The early part of his life was spent in north MO. On Sep 13, 1889, he was united in marriage to Sarah Belle Scott at New Cambria. Five children were born to this union, all of whom survive as follows: Charles Smallwood of Brownington; Earnest, near Deepwater; Mrs Grace Jackson, Clinton; Mrs Hattie Noland, Grandview; Mrs Blanche Freeman, Eldorado Springs. Also surviving are the wife, 11 grandchildren, & 11 great-grandchildren. Mr Smallwood united with the Deepwater Methodist Church in 1920, later transferring his membership to Lowry City. Funeral services were conducted at the Browington Baptist Church Sun afternoon by Rev Mallory of Bolivar. Mesdames JW Dunning & Seth Bigler sang The Way of the Cross Leads Home, In the Sweet Bye & Bye, & When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, with Mrs JM Moore at the piano. Pallbearers were Robert & Walter Lee Smallwood, Bryan J Shroder, William Herman Jr, Junior Jackson & Sam Atchison. Burial was in the Deepwater CEM. Hurst funeral service in charge. MO Death Certificate #917
Obit courtesy of Edna, with thanks.
Mo. Death cert
86Y 8M 25D
Widower**
Usual residence: Lowrey City MO.
Informant: Charles Smallwood, Brownington, his son
Informant indicated names of Robert's parents were "unknown".
**Note, his son indicated that Robert was a widower on death cert, however his wife is shown to be surviving him per obit.
Following information re Robert's spouse (courtesy of Edna), who has not been found, it is probable she remarried:
"Sarah Belle Scott Smallwood
b. Abt Jan 1875 in MO
d. Aft 19 Apr 1940 of, Kansas City, Jackson, MO
1900 census St Francois Twp, St Francois, MO 14 Jun (2-2) T623-887 ED 98 PG 185 SH 13B FAM 246
1910 census Osceola Twp, St Clair, MO 26 Apr (5-5) T624-801 ED 135 PG 267 SH 6B FAM 112
1920 census Butler Twp, St Clair, MO 5 Jan T625-943 ED 135 PG 152 SH 2A FAM 33
1940 census Kansas City, Jackson, MO 19 Apr T627-2178 ED 281 PG 4569? SH 7B FAM 129
According to a cousin Lorna Viles [now deceased]: Sarah Belle left the family when Blanch Smallwood was about 15 years old
Family Search: gives wife's father as Samuel Scott - L6GZ-JLQ
Jackson Family Tree Owner: daniel jackson
gives name as Sara Belle Jones/Scott
B. Jan 1875 in IL
D. Bef 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO"
Son of John Riley Smallwood (1824-1898) and Minerva Hopper, who died when Robert was about 7 years old.
m: Sarah Belle Scott, 5 children:
-Charles Henry 1890 – 1977
-Earnest Laffette 1892 – 1975
-Grace Edna 1902 – 1979
-Hattie R. 1903 –
-Blanch Rose "Rosie" 1906 –
Family lore is that Sarah Belle left the family about 1920. It is not known if Robert remarried, no second marriage was noted in his obit.
Obituary-The Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO-Robert Samuel Smallwood was born in IA Apr 21, 1861, & died Jan 16, 1948, at the home of his son, Earnest, near Deepwater. His home has been in Lowry City, for about 30 years until failing health forced him to stay with his son. Mr Smallwood was a retired carpenter, always finding satisfaction in the work of his hands. In later years, he had busied himself with weaving baskets. His engaging personality won friends wherever he went. The early part of his life was spent in north MO. On Sep 13, 1889, he was united in marriage to Sarah Belle Scott at New Cambria. Five children were born to this union, all of whom survive as follows: Charles Smallwood of Brownington; Earnest, near Deepwater; Mrs Grace Jackson, Clinton; Mrs Hattie Noland, Grandview; Mrs Blanche Freeman, Eldorado Springs. Also surviving are the wife, 11 grandchildren, & 11 great-grandchildren. Mr Smallwood united with the Deepwater Methodist Church in 1920, later transferring his membership to Lowry City. Funeral services were conducted at the Browington Baptist Church Sun afternoon by Rev Mallory of Bolivar. Mesdames JW Dunning & Seth Bigler sang The Way of the Cross Leads Home, In the Sweet Bye & Bye, & When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, with Mrs JM Moore at the piano. Pallbearers were Robert & Walter Lee Smallwood, Bryan J Shroder, William Herman Jr, Junior Jackson & Sam Atchison. Burial was in the Deepwater CEM. Hurst funeral service in charge. MO Death Certificate #917
Obit courtesy of Edna, with thanks.
Mo. Death cert
86Y 8M 25D
Widower**
Usual residence: Lowrey City MO.
Informant: Charles Smallwood, Brownington, his son
Informant indicated names of Robert's parents were "unknown".
**Note, his son indicated that Robert was a widower on death cert, however his wife is shown to be surviving him per obit.
Following information re Robert's spouse (courtesy of Edna), who has not been found, it is probable she remarried:
"Sarah Belle Scott Smallwood
b. Abt Jan 1875 in MO
d. Aft 19 Apr 1940 of, Kansas City, Jackson, MO
1900 census St Francois Twp, St Francois, MO 14 Jun (2-2) T623-887 ED 98 PG 185 SH 13B FAM 246
1910 census Osceola Twp, St Clair, MO 26 Apr (5-5) T624-801 ED 135 PG 267 SH 6B FAM 112
1920 census Butler Twp, St Clair, MO 5 Jan T625-943 ED 135 PG 152 SH 2A FAM 33
1940 census Kansas City, Jackson, MO 19 Apr T627-2178 ED 281 PG 4569? SH 7B FAM 129
According to a cousin Lorna Viles [now deceased]: Sarah Belle left the family when Blanch Smallwood was about 15 years old
Family Search: gives wife's father as Samuel Scott - L6GZ-JLQ
Jackson Family Tree Owner: daniel jackson
gives name as Sara Belle Jones/Scott
B. Jan 1875 in IL
D. Bef 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO"
Birth year was 1861 per obit; marker engraved 1862, used here.
Son of John Riley Smallwood (1824-1898) and Minerva Hopper, who died when Robert was about 7 years old.
m: Sarah Belle Scott, 5 children:
-Charles Henry 1890 – 1977
-Earnest Laffette 1892 – 1975
-Grace Edna 1902 – 1979
-Hattie R. 1903 –
-Blanch Rose "Rosie" 1906 –
Family lore is that Sarah Belle left the family about 1920. It is not known if Robert remarried, no second marriage was noted in his obit.
Obituary-The Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO-Robert Samuel Smallwood was born in IA Apr 21, 1861, & died Jan 16, 1948, at the home of his son, Earnest, near Deepwater. His home has been in Lowry City, for about 30 years until failing health forced him to stay with his son. Mr Smallwood was a retired carpenter, always finding satisfaction in the work of his hands. In later years, he had busied himself with weaving baskets. His engaging personality won friends wherever he went. The early part of his life was spent in north MO. On Sep 13, 1889, he was united in marriage to Sarah Belle Scott at New Cambria. Five children were born to this union, all of whom survive as follows: Charles Smallwood of Brownington; Earnest, near Deepwater; Mrs Grace Jackson, Clinton; Mrs Hattie Noland, Grandview; Mrs Blanche Freeman, Eldorado Springs. Also surviving are the wife, 11 grandchildren, & 11 great-grandchildren. Mr Smallwood united with the Deepwater Methodist Church in 1920, later transferring his membership to Lowry City. Funeral services were conducted at the Browington Baptist Church Sun afternoon by Rev Mallory of Bolivar. Mesdames JW Dunning & Seth Bigler sang The Way of the Cross Leads Home, In the Sweet Bye & Bye, & When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, with Mrs JM Moore at the piano. Pallbearers were Robert & Walter Lee Smallwood, Bryan J Shroder, William Herman Jr, Junior Jackson & Sam Atchison. Burial was in the Deepwater CEM. Hurst funeral service in charge. MO Death Certificate #917
Obit courtesy of Edna, with thanks.
Mo. Death cert
86Y 8M 25D
Widower**
Usual residence: Lowrey City MO.
Informant: Charles Smallwood, Brownington, his son
Informant indicated names of Robert's parents were "unknown".
**Note, his son indicated that Robert was a widower on death cert, however his wife is shown to be surviving him per obit.
Following information re Robert's spouse (courtesy of Edna), who has not been found, it is probable she remarried:
"Sarah Belle Scott Smallwood
b. Abt Jan 1875 in MO
d. Aft 19 Apr 1940 of, Kansas City, Jackson, MO
1900 census St Francois Twp, St Francois, MO 14 Jun (2-2) T623-887 ED 98 PG 185 SH 13B FAM 246
1910 census Osceola Twp, St Clair, MO 26 Apr (5-5) T624-801 ED 135 PG 267 SH 6B FAM 112
1920 census Butler Twp, St Clair, MO 5 Jan T625-943 ED 135 PG 152 SH 2A FAM 33
1940 census Kansas City, Jackson, MO 19 Apr T627-2178 ED 281 PG 4569? SH 7B FAM 129
According to a cousin Lorna Viles [now deceased]: Sarah Belle left the family when Blanch Smallwood was about 15 years old
Family Search: gives wife's father as Samuel Scott - L6GZ-JLQ
Jackson Family Tree Owner: daniel jackson
gives name as Sara Belle Jones/Scott
B. Jan 1875 in IL
D. Bef 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO"
Son of John Riley Smallwood (1824-1898) and Minerva Hopper, who died when Robert was about 7 years old.
m: Sarah Belle Scott, 5 children:
-Charles Henry 1890 – 1977
-Earnest Laffette 1892 – 1975
-Grace Edna 1902 – 1979
-Hattie R. 1903 –
-Blanch Rose "Rosie" 1906 –
Family lore is that Sarah Belle left the family about 1920. It is not known if Robert remarried, no second marriage was noted in his obit.
Obituary-The Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO-Robert Samuel Smallwood was born in IA Apr 21, 1861, & died Jan 16, 1948, at the home of his son, Earnest, near Deepwater. His home has been in Lowry City, for about 30 years until failing health forced him to stay with his son. Mr Smallwood was a retired carpenter, always finding satisfaction in the work of his hands. In later years, he had busied himself with weaving baskets. His engaging personality won friends wherever he went. The early part of his life was spent in north MO. On Sep 13, 1889, he was united in marriage to Sarah Belle Scott at New Cambria. Five children were born to this union, all of whom survive as follows: Charles Smallwood of Brownington; Earnest, near Deepwater; Mrs Grace Jackson, Clinton; Mrs Hattie Noland, Grandview; Mrs Blanche Freeman, Eldorado Springs. Also surviving are the wife, 11 grandchildren, & 11 great-grandchildren. Mr Smallwood united with the Deepwater Methodist Church in 1920, later transferring his membership to Lowry City. Funeral services were conducted at the Browington Baptist Church Sun afternoon by Rev Mallory of Bolivar. Mesdames JW Dunning & Seth Bigler sang The Way of the Cross Leads Home, In the Sweet Bye & Bye, & When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, with Mrs JM Moore at the piano. Pallbearers were Robert & Walter Lee Smallwood, Bryan J Shroder, William Herman Jr, Junior Jackson & Sam Atchison. Burial was in the Deepwater CEM. Hurst funeral service in charge. MO Death Certificate #917
Obit courtesy of Edna, with thanks.
Mo. Death cert
86Y 8M 25D
Widower**
Usual residence: Lowrey City MO.
Informant: Charles Smallwood, Brownington, his son
Informant indicated names of Robert's parents were "unknown".
**Note, his son indicated that Robert was a widower on death cert, however his wife is shown to be surviving him per obit.
Following information re Robert's spouse (courtesy of Edna), who has not been found, it is probable she remarried:
"Sarah Belle Scott Smallwood
b. Abt Jan 1875 in MO
d. Aft 19 Apr 1940 of, Kansas City, Jackson, MO
1900 census St Francois Twp, St Francois, MO 14 Jun (2-2) T623-887 ED 98 PG 185 SH 13B FAM 246
1910 census Osceola Twp, St Clair, MO 26 Apr (5-5) T624-801 ED 135 PG 267 SH 6B FAM 112
1920 census Butler Twp, St Clair, MO 5 Jan T625-943 ED 135 PG 152 SH 2A FAM 33
1940 census Kansas City, Jackson, MO 19 Apr T627-2178 ED 281 PG 4569? SH 7B FAM 129
According to a cousin Lorna Viles [now deceased]: Sarah Belle left the family when Blanch Smallwood was about 15 years old
Family Search: gives wife's father as Samuel Scott - L6GZ-JLQ
Jackson Family Tree Owner: daniel jackson
gives name as Sara Belle Jones/Scott
B. Jan 1875 in IL
D. Bef 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO"
Family Members
Siblings
Half Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
