Affa M. Smith

b. circa 1854, d. 17 May 1924
  • Affa M. Smith was born circa 1854 in Georgia.
  • William T. Smith and Amanda L. Moore appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Hamilton, Harris County, Georgia. Other members of the household included Affa M. Smith, Catharine A. Frances Smith, William B. Smith, Joseph B. Smith, Ada J. Smith, Ida Smith, Emma Smith and Cullie A. Smith.
  • Mary J. Moore appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. Other members of the household included Affa M. Smith, Cullie A. Smith and Emma Smith.
  • She was working in a cotton mill, according to the 1880 census.
  • The following is excerpted from an obituary of Mary J. Edwards, published on 10 December 1898, Mrs. Edwards was an aunt of Mrs. J. M. Diffley, at whose residence she died; Mrs. John Cox, of East Highlands; Mrs. Dr. Cameron, of Atlanta; Mrs. William Boothe, Mrs. A. A. Richards and Mrs. J. A. Barr, of Phenix City, Mrs. Ida Williams [sic], Mrs. Emma Hadley, Mrs. C. LeFrancis, of Pensacola, Fla; Mrs. Affa Moore, of this city. She also leaves three nephews, as follows: Mr. W. B. Smith, of Hamilton; Mr. Joe Smith, of Truitt, Ala; Mr. R. E. Moore, of Phenix City. [There is little doubt that Ida Williams Ida Smith, wife of John William Mitchell.]
  • Affa M. Smith died on 17 May 1924 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
  • Last Edited: 23 Sep 2010