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Edward John Smith 1850 - 1912

Edward John Smith was born on January 27, 1850 in Stoke-on-Trent County, England United Kingdom to Catherine (Marsh) Smith and Edward Smith. He married Sarah Eleanor (Pennington) Smith on January 13, and they were married until Edward's death on April 15, 1912. Edward Smith had a child Helen Melville Smith.
Edward John Smith
January 27, 1850
Stoke-on-Trent County, England, United Kingdom
April 15, 1912
RMS Titanic in At sea, Canada
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Edward John Smith's History: 1850 - 1912

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  • Introduction

    Edward John Smith was born to Edward Smith and Catherine Hancock nee Marsh, and had a half brother Joseph Hancock. Edward attended the Etruria British School and served as master of a number of White Star Line vessels. He is best remembered as the captain of the RMS Titanic (see Last Photos of the RMS Titanic).
  • 01/27
    1850

    Birthday

    January 27, 1850
    Birthdate
    Stoke-on-Trent County, England United Kingdom
    Birthplace
  • Personal Life & Family

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  • 04/15
    1912

    Death

    April 15, 1912
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    RMS Titanic in At sea Canada
    Death location
  • Obituary

    Edward John Smith, father to 1 child, died on April 15, 1912 at RMS Titanic, At sea, Canada at 62 years of age. He was born on January 27, 1850 in England United Kingdom. According to his family tree, he married Sarah Eleanor (Pennington) Smith on January 13 1887 . They were married until Edward's death in 1912. They had a child Helen Melville Smith.
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John Edward Smith - Titanic Captain
John Edward Smith - Titanic Captain
The captain of the Titanic, John Edward Smith, born January 27th, 1850, and died April 15th 1912 at the sinking of the RMS Titanic.

As with much of the story surrounding the RMS Titanic, there are various opinions about Titanic's captain. Some say that John Edward Smith was a hero who stayed on the bridge until the last moment radioing for help. Others say, that regardless of what he did or did not do, as captain of the RMS Titanic all of the various failures (ship's speed, leaving dock without enough life boats, not filling up the life boats to full capacity, and etc.) were ultimately his responsibility.
Date & Place: at Southampton Harbor in Southampton, England United Kingdom
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john smith and Julia Ganleys Wedding
john smith and Julia Ganleys Wedding
Wedding
People in photo include: Julia Ganley
Date & Place: at Blackburn in lancashire United Kingdom
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John Smith and Martha Grayson Smith
John Smith and Martha Grayson Smith
John was born 09 Oct 1855 in Phelps Co, Missouri. Martha Ann Grayson was born
29 Jul 1863 in Phelps.
People in photo include: Martha A Grayson
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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John Smith of Phelps Co. MO. and Breathette Co. KY
John Smith of Phelps Co. MO. and Breathette Co. KY
John Smith, husband of Tillitha Sanders.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Jess and John Smith
Jess and John Smith
Two brothers Jesse James Smith b. 1883 and John Franklin Lucious Smith b. 1880. Their parents were Mike J. Smith b. 1858 and Ida Virginia Moreman Smith b. 1860.
Date & Place: at Jess J and John F Smith in Collin County, Texas United States
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These are the sons of Mike J. Smith b. 1858 and wife Ida Virginia Moreman Smith b. 1860.
Collin Co, TX
My ggggrandfather, Lucius Darling Smith, born 1802, CT - had older brother Nelson Franklin Smith. BELIEVE WE ARE RELATED. CONTACT ME.
John Smith
John Smith
I am not sure of the date on this picture, but he died Jan 1 1936. He was married to Martha Grayson. I don't have a very good copy of this photo so this is it.
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Debby
Do you have pictures of Bertha Smith and her daughter Darlene Caulk? I would really like to see them.
Robert Collins
Dear Debby I sometimes act like an idot. I had downloaded pictures of your mother, my grandmother, and sister Darlene, and didn't realize it. Your mother and I were born within a week of each other in Commerce. Does she know me, or Darlene?
Bob
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Edward Smith's Family Tree & Friends

Marriage

Sarah Eleanor (Pennington) Smith

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Edward John Smith

January 13
Marriage date
Edward 's Death
Cause of Separation
April 15, 1912
Edward 's death date
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