Smart G. Snow

c. 1843–1931. barnwell, south carolina

Smart G. Snow was born around December 1843 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, to Stephen and Wilmeba Snow. He was a central figure in his community and the patriarch of a large family, which he raised alongside his wife, Alice Grayson-Snow. He lived a long life, eventually passing away on July 5, 1931, in Mingo.

  • Father: Stephen Snow

    Mother's Maiden Name: Wilmeba Snow

    Spouse: Alice Grayson-Snow

    Children: Jeremiah "Jerry," Sally, John, Maggie, Hugh G., Elliott S., Bentley, Josephus "Cephus," Olivia, Hazard H., Bellamy, Lousella, Fred, and Flossie Snow Dorsey

  • Full Name: Smart G. Snow

    Sex: Male

    Color or Race: Colored

    Marital Status: Widowed

    Date of Birth: c. December 1843

    Age: 87–88 years (informant estimated 90)

    Birthplace: Williamsburg Co., S.C.

    Place of Death: Mingo, Williamsburg Co., S.C.

    Date of Death: July 5, 1931

    Cause of Death: "Old age" (no doctor)

    Father: Stephen Snow (b. 1809)

    Mother's Maiden Name: Wilmeba Snow

    Spouse: Alice Grayson-Snow

    Children: Jeremiah "Jerry," Sally, John, Maggie, Hugh G., Elliott S., Bentley, Josephus "Cephus," Olivia, Hazard H., Bellamy, Lousella, Fred, and Flossie Snow-Dorsey

    Informant: Joe Pressley (Son-in-law)

    Place of Burial: Morrisville (Marrisville)

    Date Filed: July 6, 1931

  • The death certificate lists the cause of death as "old age" and notes the absence of an attending physician. During the early 20th century, this was a common classification on death records for elderly individuals who passed away after a natural decline rather than a specific acute illness or injury.

    The notation of "no doctor" underscores the common practice of families caring for their aging relatives at home, where they provided comfort and end-of-life support within the family setting rather than in a clinical environment.

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