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     Nancy Dyer was born circa 1862 in Kentucky.² She was the daughter of George Dyer, Jr. and Narcissus Wilson.¹
     Nancy Dyer appeared on the census of 1870 at Union County, Tennessee, as the daughter of the head of the household, Narcissus Wilson.¹

     Samuel Lee Dyer was born on 31 August 1866 in Monroe County, Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of George Dyer, Jr. and Narcissus Wilson.¹ Samuel Lee Dyer died on 13 February 1957 at age 90 in Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas.²
     Samuel Lee Dyer appeared on the census of 1870 at Union County, Tennessee, as the son of the head of the household, Narcissus Wilson.¹ Samuel Lee Dyer appeared on the census of 1880 at Martinsburg, Monroe, Kentucky, as the son of the head of the household, Narcissus Wilson.³

     Eliza Priscilla Dyer was born on 14 June 1854 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of James Dyer and Eva Norris.¹ Eliza Priscilla Dyer married Marion Dyer, son of George Dyer, Jr. and Narcissus Wilson.¹ Eliza Priscilla Dyer died on 22 March 1944 at age 89 in Blanco, Blanco, Texas.¹

     Maude Dell Dyer was born on 1 February 1886 in Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of Marion Dyer and Eliza Priscilla Dyer.¹ Maude Dell Dyer married Joseph Edward Dotson on 17 January 1904 in Blanco, Blanco, Texas.¹ Maude Dell Dyer died on 19 December 1959 at age 73 in Dripping Springs, Hays, Texas.^1,2
     Maude Dell Dyer was also known as Mary Maude Dyer.²

     Joseph Edward Dotson was born on 22 January 1882 in Wise County, Texas.^1,2 He married Maude Dell Dyer, daughter of Marion Dyer and Eliza Priscilla Dyer, on 17 January 1904 in Blanco, Blanco, Texas.¹ Joseph Edward Dotson died on 2 December 1957 at age 75 in Blanco, Blanco, Texas.^1,2

     John Adam Smith, Jr. was born on 21 December 1871 in Rockville, Tolland, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of John Adam Smith and Amanda Melissa Shumway.¹ John Adam Smith, Jr. married Elvilia Rose Wing on 7 August 1895 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, by Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper - Thursday, August 8, 1895 (The day after the wedding)
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A Cleveland Lady Marries A Chicago Gentleman

A pretty church wedding took place at 7:30 O'clock last evening. The contracting parties were Miss Elvilia Rose Wing, daughter of Mrs. Mary Wing, and Mr. J. Adam Smith of Chicago. Rev. Mr. Sage officiated. The bride looked charming in a white resida silk, with embroidered mousseline de-sole bodice, with trimmings of white satin ribbon. She carried white bride roses and maidenhair ferns. She was attended by Miss Edith E. Gaylor, who was attired in white dotted swiss, with satin ribbon trimmings and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The best man was Mr. Henry McClure.

After the ceremony a reception was given to the immediate friends and relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will be home after Sept 1 at No. 4001 Drexel Boulevard, Chicago.¹
John Adam Smith, Jr. died on 25 February 1951 at age 79 in Kenmore, Erie, New York.¹ He obituary reads " Obit: Cleveland news paper / Cleveland Public Library Necrology Reel 157 of 169
Graveside services for John Adams Smith, 79, former Cleveland and Willoughby resident will be held at 1pm Wednesday in Lake View Cemetery.
Mr Smith died last night at the home of his daughter in Kenmore, N.Y., where he had made his home for the past four years. Funeral services will be held at the Barry Funeral Home in Kenmore at 8pm tomorrow.
For 10 years Mr. Smith was manager of the Auditorium Garage and previously he was manager and vice-president of the Euclid Square Garage. A native of Rockford, Conn., he came to Cleveland as a young man. He moved to Willoughby in 1925.
Mr. Smith's wife, Mrs. Elvilia Smith, died in 1948. Surviving are two children, Allen E. of Willoughby and Mrs. Portia Mason of Kenmore; eight grand-children and four great-grand-children." He obituary reads " Smith, John Adams, died Sunday Feb. 25 at Kenmore, N.Y. husband of the late Elvilia Wing Smith: father of Portia S. Mason and Allen E.: grandfather and great-grandfather. Ministerial services at the Barry Funeral Home, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, N.Y. Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, at 8pm. Graveside services Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 1pm at Lake View Cemetery Cleveland, OH.
" He was buried on 28 February 1951 in Lake View Cemetery (Sec 42 Lot 431), Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.¹

     Elvilia Rose Wing was born on 21 April 1872 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.¹ She married John Adam Smith, Jr., son of John Adam Smith and Amanda Melissa Shumway, on 7 August 1895 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, by Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper - Thursday, August 8, 1895 (The day after the wedding)
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A Cleveland Lady Marries A Chicago Gentleman

A pretty church wedding took place at 7:30 O'clock last evening. The contracting parties were Miss Elvilia Rose Wing, daughter of Mrs. Mary Wing, and Mr. J. Adam Smith of Chicago. Rev. Mr. Sage officiated. The bride looked charming in a white resida silk, with embroidered mousseline de-sole bodice, with trimmings of white satin ribbon. She carried white bride roses and maidenhair ferns. She was attended by Miss Edith E. Gaylor, who was attired in white dotted swiss, with satin ribbon trimmings and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The best man was Mr. Henry McClure.

After the ceremony a reception was given to the immediate friends and relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will be home after Sept 1 at No. 4001 Drexel Boulevard, Chicago.¹
Elvilia Rose Wing died on 19 January 1948 at age 75 in Willoughby, Lake, Ohio.¹ She obituary reads " Cleveland Plain Dealer Jan 1948

Mrs. Elvilia Smith, past president of the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers and a life member of both the Ohio and national parents teachers organizations, died yesterday in her home, 75 Paxton Road, Will-O-Way Beach, Willoughby Township, Lake County.

Mrs. Smith had made her home there for the last 22 years. She was born in Cleveland 75 years ago and was married in 1895 to John Smith, also of Cleveland.

Mrs. Smith's activities in child welfare covered a long period. At the time of her death she was the oldest living past president of the Ohio Parent-Teacher's body. She was also a member of the Emerson Club of Cleveland.

While living in East Cleveland Mrs. Smith was an active worker in Sixth United Presbyterian Church there. Since residing in Willoughby Township she has been a member of the Mentor Plains Methodist Church.

She and her husband celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1945.

Surviving her, besides her husband, and her daughter, Mrs. Earl Mason of Kenmore, N.Y; her son Allen E. Smith of Willoughby Township; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be a 2pm Thursday in the Davis Funeral Home, Willoughby. Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery.
" She was buried on 22 January 1948 in Lake View Cemetery (Sec 42 Lot 431), Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.¹

     Portia Hayden Smith was born on 27 July 1900 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of John Adam Smith, Jr. and Elvilia Rose Wing.¹ Portia Hayden Smith married Earl Henry Mason on 18 June 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, by Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper - Thursday, June 19, 1919 (The day after the wedding)
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Weds in Charming Setting

A pink and silver color scheme figured in the home wedding of Miss Portia Smith and Mr. Earl Mason, which took place at 7:30 last evening at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. J.A.Smith, 1206 E 86th Street.

The bride was lovely in a filmy gown of white tulle over silver, with silver slippers and lillies of the valley in her tulle veil. The only attendant was Miss Isla Smith, a school friend, who was in white georgette. Mr. Fred Mason of Windsor, Can., brother of the bride groom, acted as best man.

Palms and tall cathedral candles, with pink peonies decorated the living room where the marriage ceremony was read by Rev. W.A. Rutledge, pastor of the Wade Park Methodist Church. The wedding supper was served at tables shaded by pink candles, and the favors were rose color. Only immediate members of the family were present.

Mr. and Mrs. Mason left on the Detroit boat for a two weeks' trip in Canada. On their return they will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Smith for the present.¹
Portia Hayden Smith died on 19 August 1969 at age 69 in Whittier, Los Angeles, California.¹ She was buried on 21 August 1969 in Rose Hill Memorial Park (Lot 1676), Whittier, Los Angeles, California.¹

     Earl Henry Mason was born on 25 December 1892 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.¹ He married Portia Hayden Smith, daughter of John Adam Smith, Jr. and Elvilia Rose Wing, on 18 June 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, by Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper - Thursday, June 19, 1919 (The day after the wedding)
Features of Special Interest to Women, Column 1

Weds in Charming Setting

A pink and silver color scheme figured in the home wedding of Miss Portia Smith and Mr. Earl Mason, which took place at 7:30 last evening at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. J.A.Smith, 1206 E 86th Street.

The bride was lovely in a filmy gown of white tulle over silver, with silver slippers and lillies of the valley in her tulle veil. The only attendant was Miss Isla Smith, a school friend, who was in white georgette. Mr. Fred Mason of Windsor, Can., brother of the bride groom, acted as best man.

Palms and tall cathedral candles, with pink peonies decorated the living room where the marriage ceremony was read by Rev. W.A. Rutledge, pastor of the Wade Park Methodist Church. The wedding supper was served at tables shaded by pink candles, and the favors were rose color. Only immediate members of the family were present.

Mr. and Mrs. Mason left on the Detroit boat for a two weeks' trip in Canada. On their return they will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Smith for the present.¹
Earl Henry Mason died on 25 December 1978 at age 86 in Whittier, Los Angeles, California.¹ He was buried on 27 December 1978 in Rose Hill Memorial Park (Lot 1676), Whittier, Los Angeles, California.¹

     Living Elliott is the daughter of Living Twing.

     Living Elliott is the daughter of Living Twing.

     Donald Keith Mason is the son of Earl Henry Mason and Portia Hayden Smith.

     Dovie Alma Dotson was born on 29 December 1904 in Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Dotson and Maude Dell Dyer.¹ Dovie Alma Dotson died on 12 August 1989 at age 84 in Austin, Travis, Texas.²

     Elizabeth Jane Mason was born on 15 April 1922 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. She was the daughter of Earl Henry Mason and Portia Hayden Smith. Elizabeth Jane Mason died on 14 September 1994 at age 72 in Clarence, Erie, New York.

     John Allen Mason is the son of Earl Henry Mason and Portia Hayden Smith.

     Living Mason is the son of John Allen Mason and Living Arbogast.

     Living Mason is the son of Living Mason and Living Rogers.

     Living Mason is the daughter of Living Mason and Living Rogers.

     Living Mason is the son of Robert Earl Mason and Deloris Sweet.

     Living Mason is the son of Robert Earl Mason and Deloris Sweet.

     Living Mason is the son of Donald Keith Mason and Living Haefner.

     Living Mason is the son of Donald Keith Mason and Living Haefner.

     Living Mason is the daughter of Living Mason and Living Underwood.

     Living Mason is the daughter of Living Mason and Living Underwood.

     Living Mason is the son of Living Mason and Living Underwood.

     Living Mason is the son of John Allen Mason and Living Arbogast.

     Marjorie Ann Mason was born on 20 November 1923 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. She was the daughter of Earl Henry Mason and Portia Hayden Smith. Marjorie Ann Mason died on 20 April 1960 at age 36 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware. She was buried in Media, Delaware, Pennsylvania.