Born to James W and M. Ellen Smith in July 1845 was daughter Elizabeth Jones Smith, referred to as "Lizzie". San Francisco articles would cite "Elizabeth J or Lizzie J or sometimes P"..with her differing last names. Some have suggested Lizzie was the daughter of John...
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Marriage to John J Pleasant(s) -Location/Date?
Mrs. Pleasant gave a specific year for her marriage to John J. She stated they were married at "Gore Catholic Church in Charlestown" in 1848. There is not now or has there ever been a "Gore Catholic Church" in Charles Town Virginia or Charlestown, Massachusetts, the...
Grandma Hussey (Nantucket employer) Elusive
Mrs. Pleasant stated she was indentured/employed by a Grandma Hussey (pronounced HUZZY) when living on Nantucket. There has been some confusion about "which" Mrs. Hussey ran the store. The names of Hussey, Starbuck, Coffin and Folger were prominent on Nantucket and...