Lydia Dorcas Smyth1

b. 29 March 1860, d. 19 September 1936
FatherJohn Henderson Smyth1 b. 12 Aug 1818, d. Oct 1864
MotherElizabeth O. Jane Logan2 b. Sep 1822, d. Aug 1866
Birth29 Mar 1860 Lydia Dorcas Smyth was born on 29 Mar 1860 in Emory, Washington County, Virginia.1 
Childhood  Lydia's father died in Oct 1864. He had been wounded fighting for the Confederate cause during the Battle of Saltville. Lydia's mother died 2 years later. Lydia and her 3 siblings were then raised by other family members including their father's sister Mary Smyth. In 1880 Lydia was enumerated in the household of her uncle Jonas Smyth.3 
Marriage28 Aug 1884 She married Robert Dunn Cuddy, son of David Cuddy and Mary Jane Dunn, on 28 Aug 1884 in Washington County, Virginia.4 
Cens-Sum  Robert and Lydia farmed land in the North Fork District of Washington County; they were the parents of 3 children. As the only child left in Virginia, Robert no doubt helped his parents who lived nearby. Robert's mother died in 1905 after which Robert's father lived with Robert and Lydia and their children.5,6 
Death19 Sep 1936 Lydia died on 19 Sep 1936 at age 76.7,8 
Burial She was buried at McCullock-Cuddy Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.9 

Family

Robert Dunn Cuddy b. 21 Dec 1862, d. 17 Jun 1937
Children
  • Clarence F. Cuddy7 (1 Aug 1885 - 26 Oct 1916)
  • Roy C. Cuddy7 (20 Oct 1888 - 16 Apr 1971)
  • Mary Elizabeth Cuddy (Sep 1891 - )
Last Edited12 Nov 2010

Citations

  1. [S2169] Donald Helton, compiler, "Washington County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1939" (manuscript shared by author), p. 94; Lydia Dorcus (Smyth) Cuddy entry.
  2. [S2169] Donald Helton, compiler, "Washington County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1939" (manuscript shared by author), p. 94; Lydia Dorcus (Smyth) Cuddy entry (provides mother's maiden name).
  3. [S165] Jonas Smyth household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville District, ED 99, page 41 (229A stamped), dwelling 356, family 367, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, April 2003, image 41 of 63. Jonas Smyth, 75, farmer; Lydia, 72, wife, mother b. PA; Chesterfield, 46, son; Adalina, 45, dau-in-law; William, 16, grandson; Stuart, 14, grandson; Leanna J., 12, granddaughter; Robert, 9, grandson; Mary, 7, granddaughter; Lydia, 19, niece; all b. VA; all other parents b. VA.
  4. [S24] Shelby Ireson Edwards, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1881-1890, Vol. 69, p. 18. Robt. D. Cuddy, 21y, sgl, s/o David & Mary J. Cuddy, farmer AND Lydia D. Smyth, 22y, sgl, d/o Henderson & Elizabeth Smyth.
  5. [S634] Robert D. Cuddy household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., North fork district, ED 120, sheet 4A (p. 263 stamped), dwelling 240, family 246, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2010. Household includes: Robert Cuddy, 37, marr 15 yrs, b. Dec. 1862 [overwritten], farmer; Lydia, wife 39, b. Mar 1860, mother of 3 children, all are living; Clarance, son, 14, b. Aug. 1885; Roy C., son, 11, b. Oct. 1888; Mary E., dau, 8, b. Sept. 1891; all b. VA.
  6. [S237] Robert D. Cuddy household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., North Fork District, ED 110, sheet 1A (p. 144 stamped), dwelling 6, family 7, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2010. Household includes: Robert D. Cuddy, 47, marr 25 yrs, farmer; Lydia D., wife, 48, marr 25 yrs, mother of 3 children, all are living; Roy C., son, 19; Mary E., dau, 18; David Cuddy, father, 81, wid, b. VA/KY/KY; all others b. VA/VA/VA.
  7. [S13] Aleta Spicer, Smyth, p. 84. Desc. chart for John Henderson Smyth and Elizabeth O. J. Logan; author unclear.
  8. [S87] "Dunn Family Reunion Booklet," compiled for the 3rd Dunn Family Reunion, 7 Aug. 1988 by Eva Dunn Counts, Knoxville, TN, p. 18. Family group sheet for Mary Jane Dunn and David C. Cuddy.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 51. Stone reads: Lydia D. Cuddy, 1860-1936.