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James Brice Martin was born on 11 Jul 1858 in TennesseeG.^4,5
     He generally used his middle name, Brice, sometimes spelled Bryce.^3,12,13
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Williamson Co., TennesseeG, in the household of his parents, Jacob Thomas Martin and Susan E. Drake.¹⁴ He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Williamson Co., TennesseeG, in the household of his parents.¹⁵
     He moved to Davidson Co.G with his parents before 1880. He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Davidson Co., Tennessee, G in the household of his parents.¹⁶
     He was a tobacco inspector by 1880.¹⁶
     James married Pauline Elliott, daughter of Thomas Herbert Elliott and Elizabeth Mariah Tuck, on 9 Apr 1889 in Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, with Rev. W. R. Peebles officating.^6,7
     The family returned to Williamson Co.G by 1900, whether before or after his father's death in 1897 is unknown. He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Williamson Co., Tennessee, G in the household of his widowed mother, with all of her other children. Pauline is not listed with them. He seems to have been recorded as married but then overwritten as widowed. It seems likely they were living with his mother on the family farm and she had gone elsewhere in preparation of the birth of their fourth child, which occured less than a month later.
     He was listed with his mother, apparently on the family farm, in 1900. While she was listed as a farmer and his occupation was left blank, it seems likely he was actually helping on the farm. He was a farmer in his own right by 1910. He retired by 1930.^17,18,19,20
     Brice and Pauline appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Maury Co., Tennessee, on Columbia Pike G, enumerated 6 May 1910, reporting that they owned their farm, free of mortgage.²¹
     Brice and Pauline appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of San Francisco, California, at 560 Powell St. G, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, listed as lodgers in the apartment building managed by Maude Taylor. Why they were in San Francisco, and why he was listed as a farmer while living in the center of a major city, is unknown. Perhaps they were on an extended visit with her cousin Emma Williams Tuck, who was living four block away.²²
     Brice and Pauline appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Davidson Co., Tennessee, at Porter Rd. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $25,000, and owned a radio.²³
     James died on 26 Aug 1932 on Porter Rd., Nashville, Davidson Co., TennesseeG, at age 74, from suicide with a pistol.^8,9 He was buried on 27 Aug 1932 in Martin-Critz Cemetery, Burwood, Williamson Co., TennesseeG.^10,11

Lois Tuck Smith was born on 1 Mar 1890 in KansasG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of her parents, Herschell Porter Smith and Corinne Acklin Tuck.¹³ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of her parents.¹⁴ She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of her parents.¹⁵
     Lois married Luther Cleveland Ellis, son of W. G. Ellis and Annie Bell Bacon, on 18 Jun 1921 in Fourth Ave. Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KentuckyG, with Rev. Dr. Charles W. Welch officiating.^7,8
     Lois and Luther appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Glasgow, Barren Co., Kentucky, at 3 Leslie Ave. G, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $10,000, and owned a radio. Patty Bolin, a 25-year old public school teacher, was listed as boarding with them.¹⁶
     Lois and Luther, took in James Louis White as a foster child, from the Kentucky Children's Home, Lyndon, KentuckyG, 23 Mar 1931. They subsequently formally adopted him. He used their surname afterwards.¹⁷
     Lois and Luther appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Glasgow, Barren Co., Kentucky, at 115 Leslie Ave. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $5,000. Their adopted son James was listed as living with them, as was Grace Truitt, a 27-year old public health nurse, who was listed as lodging with them.¹⁸
     Her husband died on 27 Oct 1955 in Glasgow, Barren Co., KentuckyG.^19,20
     Lois died on 17 Mar 1978 in Barren Co., KentuckyG, at age 88.^9,10,11 She was buried in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, Glasgow, KentuckyG.¹²

Landon Davis Smith was born on 30 Apr 1891 in Macon, GeorgiaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of his parents, Herschell Porter Smith and Corinne Acklin Tuck.¹² He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of his parents.¹³
     Landon registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at 1247 S. Brook, Louisville, KentuckyG, reporting he was self-employed, running a lunch counter at the Ford Motor works.¹
     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of his parents.¹⁴
     Landon married Eva Edna May Farrell, daughter of John H. Farrell and Josephine Brown, about 1925.^7,8,9
     Landon and Eva appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Jefferson Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $15,000, and owned a radio. His parents were listed as living with them, as was his sister-in-law, Elsie Stacey, age 32 and divorced.¹⁵
     He was the proprietor of a restaurant in 1920. He was listed as unemployed in 1930, but by 1940 he was the operator of an amusement company.^14,16,17
     Landon and Eva appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at 1235 So. First St. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1940, reporting they were owned a home valued at $6,000. It appears they are renting space to others, as four other couples at the same address are listed as renting.¹⁸
     Landon registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 1235 So. First St., Louisville, Jefferson Co., KentuckyG, reporting he was self-employed at the same address.¹⁹
     Landon died on 22 Dec 1955 in 1235 So. First St., Louisville, Jefferson Co., KentuckyG, at age 64, at his residence.^10,11 He was buried on 24 Dec 1955 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KentuckyG.³

Corinne Elizabeth Smith was born on 9 Sep 1893 in Houston, TexasG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of her parents, Herschell Porter Smith and Corinne Acklin Tuck.¹⁰ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of her parents.¹¹
     Corinne married Ernest Henry Huff, son of Philemon L. Huff and Frances J. Glenn, on 28 Nov 1917 in Jefferson Co., KentuckyG, with Rev. Welch officiating.^7,8
      Ernest was serving in the Army when he and Corinne married, and no record has been found of where she was living during that time. After the war they settled in his native South Carolina. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Sumter, Sumter Co., South Carolina, at 30 Church St. G, enumerated 2 Jan 1920, in the household of his younger brother Clarence.¹²
     Corinne and Ernest moved to Georgia by 1930, here he was a teacher at a military school.¹³ They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of College Park, Fulton Co., Georgia, at Georgia Military Academy G, enumerated 12 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, for $35 per month.¹⁴
     Corinne and Ernest moved to FloridaG by 1935, where he was serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army.¹⁵ They appeared on the 1935 State Census of 2311 Morrison, Hillsborough Co., FloridaG, reporting they were renting their home.¹⁶
     Corinne and Ernest moved to AtlantaG before 1940, where he was serving as commander of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp.¹⁷ They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at 635 Couledge G, enumerated 13 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $4,000. They reported they had lived in Tampa, Florida, in 1935. Also listed as living with them was her mother, Corinne Acklin Tuck.¹⁸
     She was a sales lady for a department store in 1940, reporting that she had worked 22 weeks the prior year, earning $220.¹⁸
     Corinne died on 14 Mar 1963 in Sumter, Sumter Co., South CarolinaG, at age 69.⁹ She was buried on 16 Mar 1963 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter, South CarolinaG.⁹

Herschell Johnson Smith was born on 28 Jan 1900 in Louisville, KentuckyG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of his parents, Herschell Porter Smith and Corinne Acklin Tuck.⁹ He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, G in the household of his parents.¹⁰
     Herschell served in World War I, enlisting 6 Apr 1917 and becoming a private 1st class in Co. G, 113th Ammunition Train, Kentucky National Guard. The unit was drafted into Federal service 5 Aug 1917.³
     He is listed twice in the 1919 Louisville city directory, once at his father's address, 1247 S. Brook, and also at 238 E. Madison. In both listings his occupation is shown as U.S. Army. He has not been found in the 1920 census.¹¹
     Herschell married, and later divorced according to his death certificate, but no details have been found.⁷
     Herschell has not been found again in the city directories until 1929, when he was living at 1029 Barret Ave., LouisvilleG. No occupation is listed for him. He was not listed at that address in the 1930 census, nor has he been found elsewhere.¹²
     Herschell was living at the workhouse in Louisville, KentuckyG, at the time of his death. He was unemployed and suffering from chronic alcoholism.⁸
     Herschell died on 1 Oct 1932 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OhioG, at age 32.⁸ He was buried on 2 Oct 1932 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KentuckyG.⁸