Son of James Smith and Sarah Willis.

Married Elitha (Litha) Boyd, daughter of Joseph Boyd and Sarah Mankins on 7 Oct 1852 Surry Co. NC.

North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Name: Joseph Smith
Gender: Male
Spouse: Leatha Boyd
Spouse Gender: Female
Bond Date: 7 Oct 1852
Bond #: 000147454
Marriage Date: 7 Oct 1852
Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
ImageNum: 000838
County: Surry
Record #: 01 213
Bondsman: William Boyd
Performed By: A Simmons, Justice of the Peace

North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011
Name: Joseph Smith
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 7 Oct 1852
Marriage Place: Surry, North Carolina
Spouse: Leatha Boyd
Spouse Gender: Female
Event Type: Marriage

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph A Smith
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: South District, Patrick, Virginia
Post Office: Ararat
Dwelling Number: 65
Family Number: 65
Occupation: Farmer
Personal Estate Value: 40
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph A Smith 33
Letha Smith 23
Columbia Smith 6
Clarissa Smith 4
Thomas Smith 1

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph A Smith
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Dwelling Number: 310
Home in 1870: Dan River, Patrick, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 100
Spouse: Letha Smith
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph A Smith 43
Letha Smith 34
Columbia Smith 16
Claricy Smith 14
Thomas Smith 12
Haldy Smith 10
John Smith 3
Luemma Smith 1

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph A. Smith
Age: 53
Birth Date: Abt 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Dan River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Street: 8
Dwelling Number: 191
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elitha Smith
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph A. Smith 53
Elitha Smith 44
Columbia Smith 26
Clary Smith 24
Thomas Smith 20
John Smith 13
Laura Smith 10
Joseph Smith 7
Richard Smith 4
Emiline Smith 1