Babcock Genealogy

First Generation

1. James Babcock was born in 1776 and died in 1845, at age 69. 

James Babcock appears in the 1820 United States Federal Census 1820; Census Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Series: Page: 123; NARA Roll: M33_115; Image: 123. There was also 3 free male colored persons 14-25 years old, 1 free colored persons female under 14 years old (possibly Christiana), 4 free colored persons females 14-25 years old , 1 free female colored person 45 and over. 

James Babcock appears in the 1830 United States Federal Census 1830; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Series: M19; Roll: 167; Page: 176; Family History Library Film: 0022266' there was also 1 male 55-99 years old, 1 female 36-54 years old, 3 females 10-23 years old (possibly Christiana Bannister and Rachel Babcock), 3 males 10-23 years old, 2 females under 10 years old and 2 males under 10 years old. 

Resided in the South Kingstown, Rhode Island poor asylum in 1865. 

James married Mary Ann Charles ____________, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Mary was born in 1783 in Barbados and died in 1845, at age 62. 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M i. Henry Babcock was born in 1805 in Rhode Island and died on 7 Apr 1893 in Newport, Rhode Island, at age 88. 

   3 F ii. Mary Babcock was born in 1810 in Rhode Island. 

   4 F iii. Sarah A. Babcock was born in 1810 in Rhode Island and died in 1851, at age 41. 

While many lists of Babcock siblings include a Sarah born in 1825, I think it is more likely that the Sarah/Sally Babcock b. ca. 1810, d. 1851 (never married, NO ISSUE), who lived in Providence in the household of Cupid and Margaret Brown during the 1840s, is the sister of Christiana. In Sarah's 1851 death record, her father is listed as "James." Other circumstantial evidence: in 1850, before her marriage to Edward Bannister, Christiana lived with Elizabeth H. Smith, the daughter of Cupid/Margaret Brown, which supports a possible connection between the Babcock and Brown families. 

+ 5 M iv. James Babcock was born in 1814 in Rhode Island. 

6 F v. Christiana Babcock was born in 1819, in Rhode Island and died in 1902, in Rhode Island, at age 83. 

Christiana Babcock was born in 1820, in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Her parents were James and Mary Babcock. James appears in the 1820 South Kingstown federal census. There are three free colored males between the ages of 14 and 25, four free colored females between the ages of 14 and 25, and one free colored female under 14. James also appears in the 1830 North Kingstown census. In both cases he is the only Black James Babcock listed in the census during this time. North Kingstown had a population of about 3,600 people in 1820 most of whom worked in agriculture, shipbuilding, or in the various mills. 

Christiana married Desseline Carteaux, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 13 Oct 1840 in Boston, Massachusetts.

1838 Desseline Carteaux appears in the Boston, Ward 3 tax records. He has a personal wealth of $100 and was assessed $2.40. 

1846 On page 847 of Stimpson's 1846 Boston directory, a D. L. Carteaux was working as a milliner at 110 Cambridge Street in Boston. 

1847 Under People of Color on page 186 of Adam's New Directory of the City of Boston, 

1846-1847 Christiana Carteaux is listed as a milliner and D.L. Carteaux is listed as a cigar maker. Both are at 110 Cambridge Street, Boston. 

1848 In the 1848-1849 Boston City Directory by George Adams under People of Color on page 279 Mrs. D.L. Carteaux selling millinery goods at 110 1/2 Cambridge Street, Boston. Desseline does not appear in the directory. 

Desseline Carteaux was assessed in $4.10 in 1849, in Boston, Massachusetts, Ward 6. 

D.L. Carteaux is listed in the 1849-1850 Boston City Directory by George Adams under People of Color on page 93 as a cigar maker at 110 Cambridge Street.

On page 847 of Stimpson's 1846 Boston directory, a D. L. Carteaux, Christiana's husband, was working as a milliner at 110 Cambridge Street in Boston. 

1847 Under People of Color on page 186 of Adam's New Directory of the City of Boston, 184-1847 Christiana Carteaux is listed as a milliner and D. L. Carteaux is listed as a cigar maker. Both are at 110 Cambridge Street, Boston. 

In the 1848-1849 Boston City Directory by George Adams under People of Color on page 279 Mrs. D.L. Carteaux selling millinery goods at 110 1/2 Cambridge Street, Boston. Desseline does not appear in the directory.

1850 Edward and Christiana were listed in the Boston City Directory. He was working as a hairdresser at 190 Commercial Street and Madame Carteaux was listed under hair work/Manufacturers (ladies) at 284 Washington. 

Christiana Carteaux, aged 32, appeared in the Providence 1850 census. She was living with John and Elizabeth Smith who were listed as white he was born in the West Indies. 

In the 1851 Boston City Directory on page 57, Cristiana Carteaux, lady's hairdresser, at 191 Washington Street, Boston. Also listed at the same address is Edwin Banister working as a hairdresser. 

Christiana married Edward Bannister, son of William Bannister and Hannah Alexander ____________, on 10 Jun 1857, in Temple Street Episcopal Church in Boston. Edward was born in 1830, in Canada and died in 1901, in Rhode Island, at the age of 71. 

Edward appeared in the 1850 Boston federal census with his brother William. Edward and William were both working as hairdressers and living with John D. Revaleon and Harriet Revaleon who were also hairdressers. In 1845, John Revaleon advertised for a journeyman barber to work in his shop on Blackstone Street in Boston. 

In 1850 Edward and Christiana were listed in the Boston City Directory. He was working as a hairdresser at 190 Commercial Street and Madame Carteaux was listed under hair work/Manufacturers (ladies) at 284 Washington. 

In the 1851 Boston City Directory on page 57, Cristiana Carteaux, lady's hairdresser, at 191 Washington Street, Boston. Also listed at the same address is Edwin Banister working as a hairdresser. 

+ 7 M vi. John Spooner Babcock was born in 1821 in Charlestown, Rhode Island and died on 3 Jan 1870 in Rhode Island, at age 49. 

+ 8 M vii. Isaac P. Babcock was born in 1822 in Rhode Island and died in 1864 in New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 42. 

   9 M viii. Moses W. Babcock was born in 1823 in Rhode Island and died in 1854 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, at age 31. 

Moses W. Babcock (27) and Isaac Babcock (25) appear in the 1850 federal census, Jamestown, Rhode Island, family 57, dwelling 51, line 9. They were both working as laborers. Also listed were Jonathan H. Lake (49), Eliza Lake (49), Emma Lake (21), Charles S. Lake (16), Mary E. Lake (12), Sophia M. Lake (7), and Thurston F. Lake (30). 

 10 F ix. Rachel Gardner Babcock was born in 1827 in Rhode Island and died on 2 Sep 1870 in Providence, Rhode Island, at age 43. 

1850 Rachel Babcock (28) is listed in the Providence, Ward 3 federal census, page 159, line 8. 

Edward and Christiana Bannister were listed in the 1870 Providence U.S. Census. He worked as an artist and she worked as a hairdresser. Living with them were Estelle Babcock who is 19 years old and keeping house, William Bannister who was 15 and at home, and Rachel Babcock who was 40 and at home. All household members were listed as mulatto and born in Rhode Island except for Edward who was born in Canada. Edward's personal estate was valued at $500. 

Her Return of Death Certificate says "South Kingston" on top, then "return of Death, then city of Providence, suggesting she may have died there and her body may have been returned to Providence for burial. Death location is listed South Kingston RI. Her color is listed as Indian, occupation as housekeeper, condition as spinster, secondary disease as Inflammation Bowels. No clear primary disease or cause of death is listed. 

    11 M x. Charles Babcock was born in 1828 in Rhode Island and died in 1879 in Salem, Massachusetts, at age 51. 

Charles married Cecelia Remond whose extended family was successful in the business of hair dressing and active in the abolitionist movement. 

It appears that Cecelia Remond was first married to James Babcock, and that Charles resided with their family in 1850. When she married Charles her name was noted as Celia Babcock, and her parents were John and Nancy Remond. 

During the 1895 Salen Census Charles and his step-daughters are noted as Indian in the race category, this is one more detail corroborating that Charles was the brother of James Babcock and Christianna Babcock Bannister. 

Charles and Cecelia are seen in the 1870 US Census at Salem, Massachusetts. Everyone in the household works in the hair profession. Charles's race is noted as Indian. 

Charles married Cecilia Remond, daughter of John Remond and Nancy Lenox, in 1867. 

Cecilia's husband, James Babcock, ran a hairdressing business next door to the hair works on Washington Street. He advertised haircutting, curling shampooing and shaving for men. James and Cecilia had three daughters, Gertrude (1844 - 1863), Agnes (1846 - 1888), and Cecilia (1848 - 1922). The youngest daughter, Cecilia, like her mother, became a well-respected business woman. As partners, mother and daughter ran the hair works business until Cecilia Remond Babcock's death in 1912. Cecilia Babcock operated the business alone until her death ten years later. 

1816 Cecilia Remond was born 22 April 1816 in Salem. Her father was John Remond (1786- 1874) and mother Nancy (Lennox) Remond (1788-1867). From about 1835 until 1841 she ran a business in Newport, RI. Her siblings were Charles Lenox Remond (1810-1873), Susan H. Remond (1814 - 1879), Caroline Remond (1828-1908), Sarah Parker Remond (1815-1894), Nancy Remond (1810 - 1878) and sister Maritchie Juan Remond (1816-?) 

1849 Cecilia (Redmond) Babcock is listed in the Salem Directory, doing hair work, and living at 264 Essex Street 

1850 Cecilia Babcock (28) is listed in the 1850, Essex County federal census on page 34, line 4. James Babcock II (36) from Rhode Island is also listed. He is working as a hairdresser. Also listed are Gertrude Babcock (6), Agnes Babcock (4), Cecilia Babcock (2), and Charles Babcock (23) who is also working as a hairdresser. 

On 29 August 1850 Caroline Redmond Putnam and Cecilia Babcock placed an ad in the Salem Register for hair products and perfumery at 18 Washington Street in Salem. That same year on 06 April 1850 James Babcock placed an ad as a hairdresser and dealer in perfumery and fancy goods at 16 Washington Street in Salem. 

1850 Cecilia Babcock is listed in the Salem Directory with James Babcock who is a hairdresser. Both are living at 13 School Street. 

1851 Cecilia and James Babcock are both listed in the Salem Directory as hairdressers living at 13 School Street. 

1853 Cecilia and James Babcock are both listed in the Salem Directory as hairdressers living at 13 School Street. 

1854 According to the Salem Directory Cecilia Babcock is living at 13 School Street with Charles Babcock, her son. He is, according to an ad placed in the Salem Register, a hairdresser working at 16 Washington Street also selling hair dye. Also living at 13 School Street are James Babcock II and W.H. Bannister. Both are hairdressers working at 16 Washington Street. 

1855 James Babcock (39) from Rhode Island is listed in the 1855 Massachusetts State Census, Essex, Salem, page 74, line 7. He is working as a barber. Also listed are Cecilia Babcock (36), Gertrude F. Babcock (11), Agnes Babcock (9), and Cecilia Babcock (7). 

1855 According to the Salem Directory Cecilia Babcock is living at 13 School Street with Charles Babcock, her son. He is a hairdresser working at 16 Washington Street. Also living at 13 School Street are James Babcock, her husband, and W.H. Bannister. Both are hairdressers working at 16 Washington Street. 

1865 Charles Babcock (30) from Rhode Island is listed in the 1865 Massachusetts State Census, Essex, Salem Ward 3, page 34, line 24 with Cecilia Babcock (41), Agnes Babcock (18), Cecilia Babcock (16), and John Parker, all are hairdressers. 

1880 Cecilia Babcock is listed in the 1880 federal census, Dwelling 123, house 28, line 23. She was working as a hairdresser. Also listed is daughter Agnes Babcock (34) and daughter Celia Babcock (32). Both were working as hairdressers. 

1910 Cecilia Babcock (94) is listed in the 1910 Salem, Ward 4, federal census, page 10B, line 60. She is Black and was born in Massachusetts as were her parents. She is a widow. Also listed is daughter Cecilia Babcock (62). She was single and was born in Massachusetts as was her mother, Her father was born in Rhode Island. 

1922 Cecilia Babcock, born in 1847, died on 20 Feb 1922 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. According to her Death Certificate, No. 108, page 238 she died at Victoria Hospital of chronic cardiac hypertrophy. She worked as a hairdresser, was born in Salem to Charles R. Babcock and Cecilia Remon. She was buried at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem. 

12 F xi. Ruth Ann Babcock was born in 1832 in Rhode Island and died in 1860, at age 28. 

It has been suggested that Ruth A. Babcock, wife of William Bannister (brother of Edward), was also a sibling of Christiana. However, no parents are listed in her marriage records, and Ruth's death record lists her parents as "C P" and "H P", which, while not ruling her out as a sister to Christiana, does not provide supporting evidence for it. 

In 1850, according to the federal census, Ruth Babcock, aged 20, was living in North Kingstown and was born in Rhode Island. She was living with Jeremiah G. Chadsey (69), Avis Chadsey (69), and William R. Chadsey (4). 

Jeremiah G. Chadsey and Avis (Wightman) Chadsey with whom Ruth Ann Babcock (14) lived with as a live-in domestic servant. The Chadseys lived at what is now 154 West Main Street in Wickford in 1850. Chadsey, who began his life as a farmer, was in 1850 a successful merchant with a dry goods store on Main Street in Wickford. He also, at that time, ran a home weaving business employing at its peak 600 home weavers to whom he provided a free tabletop loom in return for a predetermined monthly output of woven fabric which he would resell in his store. Ruth Ann may have also worked in the store. 

On 29 December 1854, William H. Bannister married Ruth A Babcock, Christiana's sister. They were married in Boston, MA. But, according to town records, they were both living in Salem. 

Ruth married William H. Bannister, son of William Bannister and Hannah Alexander ____________, on 29 Dec 1854 in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Second Generation (Children)

2. Henry Babcock (James 1) was born in 1805 in Rhode Island and died on 7 Apr 1893 in Newport, Rhode Island, at age 88. 

Henry (40) and Freelove (39) Babcock are listed also in the 1850 federal census for Newport, family number 1024, dwelling 733, line 5. Henry was working as a farmer. Also listed are Mary Babcock (11) and Lucy M. Babcock (1). A Phila (70) and Clarissa D.(38) Bower were also living at the residence. 

Henry (54) and Freelove (48) Babcock are listed also in the 1860 federal census for Newport, family number 747, dwelling 583, line 12. Henry was working as a gardener. Also listed is Lucy Babcock (13). 

Henry (68) and Freelove (58) Babcock are listed also in the 1870 federal census for Newport, Ward 2, page 65, line 13. Freelove was working as a washerwoman and Lucy was a dressmaker. Henry was blind. 

Henry and Freelove Babcock are listed also in the 1875 Rhode Island State Census, Newport, Ward 2, page 83, line 23. Henry is 68, wife Freelove is 65, and daughter Lucy M. Babcock is 25. Henry was born in North Kingstown, Freelove was born in Massachusetts, and Lucy was born in Newport, Rhode Island. Henry was a farmer and Lucy was a dressmaker. Henry was also listed as blind. 

His Death is recorded by the City of Newport Rhode Island as occurring on April 7th 1893 , Record script is faint, but says he resided at 50 third street, was colored, a widow, 87 years old, mother named Mary , father left blank, place of birth Narragansett Rhode Island, parentage American, died of Apoplexy. 

Henry married Freelove Bowen, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. 

Freelove Babcock appears in the 18 Aug 1857 edition of the Newport Daily News advertisement as a washerwoman on Brinley Head of Bull=st. 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 13 F i.   Mary Babcock was born in 1839 in Rhode Island and died in 1914 in Rhode Island, at age 75. 

14 M ii. Lucy Maria Babcock was born in 1849 in Newport, Rhode Island and died in 1919 in Newport, Rhode Island, at age 70. 

1870 Lucy Babcock (21), race Black, was living in Newport with Henry (68) and Freelove Babcock (58). She was working as a dressmaker. Henry was blind and Freelove was working as a washerwoman. 

1880 Lucy Babcock (31) Black and single was living in Newport with her father Henry Babcock (71). The mother was born in MA and her father, Henry was born in RI. She was listed as keeping house.

1919 According to the 1920 Newport, Rhode Island, City Directory, Lucy Babcock died in 1919. 

5. James Babcock (James 1) was born in 1814 in Rhode Island. 

James Babcock (36) is listed in the 1850 federal census Salem, Ward 4, family 308, dwelling 187, line 7. He was working as a hairdresser. Also listed are Cecilia Babcock (28), Gertrude Babcock (6), Agnes Babcock (4), Cecelia Babcock (2), Francis Bailey (20), Catherine C. Grady (21), and Charles Babcock (23). 

James Babcock appears in the 1855 edition of the Salem, Massachusetts City Directory on page 37. He is listed with a W. H. Bannister, both are working as hairdressers at 16 Washington. Their home is 13 School. 

James married Cecilia Remond, daughter of John Remond and Nancy Lenox, on 10 Dec 1843 in Salem, Massachusetts. 

Cecilia's husband, James Babcock, ran a hairdressing business next door to the hair works on Washington Street. He advertised haircutting, curling shampooing and shaving for men. James and Cecilia had three daughters, Gertrude (1844 - 1863), Agnes (1846 - 1888), and Cecilia (1848 - 1922). The youngest daughter, Cecilia, like her mother, became a well-respected business woman. As partners, mother and daughter ran the hair works business until Cecilia Remond Babcock's death in 1912. Cecilia Babcock operated the business alone until her death ten years later. 

Cecilia Remond was born 22 April 1816 in Salem. Her father was John Remond (1786-1874) and mother Nancy (Lennox) Remond (1788-1867). From about 1835 until 1841 she ran a business in Newport, RI. Her siblings were Charles Lenox Remond (1810-1873), Susan H. Remond (1814 - 1879), Caroline Remond (1828-1908), Sarah Parker Remond (1815-1894), Nancy Remond (1810 - 1878) and sister Maritchie Juan Remond (1816-?) 

1849 Cecilia (Redmond) Babcock is listed in the Salem Directory, doing hair work, and living at 264 Essex Street 

Cecilia Babcock (28) is listed in the 1850, Essex County federal census on page 34, line 4. James Babcock II (36) from Rhode Island is also listed. He is working as a hairdresser. Also listed are Gertrude Babcock (6), Agnes Babcock (4), Cecilia Babcock (2), and Charles Babcock (23) who is also working as a hairdresser. 

On 29 August 1850 Caroline Redmond Putnam and Cecilia Babcock placed an ad in the Salem Register for hair products and perfumery at 18 Washington Street in Salem. That same year on 06 April 1850 James Babcock placed an ad as a hairdresser and dealer in perfumery and fancy goods at 16 Washington Street in Salem. 

Cecilia Babcock is listed in the 1850 Salem Directory with James Babcock who is a hairdresser. Both are living at 13 School Street. 

1851 Cecilia and James Babcock are both listed in the Salem Directory as hairdressers living at 13 School Street. 1853 Cecilia and James Babcock are both listed in the Salem Directory as hairdressers living at 13 School Street. 

1854 According to the Salem Directory Cecilia Babcock is living at 13 School Street with Charles Babcock, her son. He is, according to an ad placed in the Salem Register, a hairdresser working at 16 Washington Street also selling hair dye. Also living at 13 School Street are James Babcock II and W.H. Bannister. Both are hairdressers working at 16 Washington Street. 

1855 James Babcock (39) from Rhode Island is listed in the 1855 Massachusetts State Census, Essex, Salem, page 74, line 7. He is working as a barber. Also listed are Cecilia Babcock (36), Gertrude F. Babcock (11), Agnes Babcock (9), and Cecilia Babcock (7).

1855 According to the Salem Directory Cecilia Babcock is living at 13 School Street with Charles Babcock, her son. He is a hairdresser working at 16 Washington Street. Also living at 13 School Street are James Babcock, her husband, and W.H. Bannister. Both are hairdressers working at 16 Washington Street. 

Charles Babcock (30) from Rhode Island is listed in the 1865 Massachusetts State Census, Essex, Salem Ward 3, page 34, line 24 with Cecilia Babcock (41), Agnes Babcock (18), Cecilia Babcock (16), and John Parker, all are hairdressers. 

Cecilia Babcock is listed in the 1880 federal census, Dwelling 123, house 28, line 23. She was working as a hairdresser. Also listed is daughter Agnes Babcock (34) and daughter Celia Babcock (32). Both were working as hairdressers. 

Cecilia Babcock (94) is listed in the 1910 Salem, Ward 4, federal census, page 10B, line 60. She is Black and was born in Massachusetts as were her parents. She is a widow. Also listed is daughter Cecilia Babcock (62). She was single and was born in Massachusetts as was her mother, Her father was born in Rhode Island. 

Cecilia Babcock, born in 1847, died on 20 Feb 1922 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. According to her Death Certificate, No. 108, page 238 she died at Victoria Hospital of chronic cardiac hypertrophy. She worked as a hairdresser, was born in Salem to Charles R. Babcock and Cecilia Remon. She was buried at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem. 

Children from this marriage were:

15 F i. Gertrude F. Babcock was born on 6 Jul 1844 in Salem, Massachusetts and died on 22 Mar 1864 in Salem, Massachusetts, at age 19. 

Gertrude F. Babcock (11) is listed in the 1855 Massachusetts State Census for Salem in Ward 4, household 1323, roll 9, volume 12. Also listed were James Babcock (39), Cecilia Babcock (36), Agnes Babcock (9), and Cecilia Babcock (7). 

16 F ii. Agnes L. Babcock was born on 27 Aug 1846 in Salem, Massachusetts and died on 8 Sep 1888 in Salem, Massachusetts, at age 42. 

According to the Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook) in the Negro section on page 451, Agnes was born on 27 Aug 1846 to James and Cecilia R Babcock. James was a hairdresser. The Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840– 1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, Deaths Registered in 1880, Agnes died on 8 Sep 1888. She was the daughter of James and Cecilia (Redmond) Babcock. 

Agnes Babcock (18) is listed in the 1865 Salem, Massachusetts ward 3, state census, reel #10, Volume 12, dwelling 427, family 624, line 26. She is single and is living with Charles Babcock (30), Cecilia Babcock (41), Cecilia Babcock (16), and John Parker (19). They are all working as barbers and hairdressers. Charles was from Rhode Island. 

Agnes (22) is listed in the 1870 federal census for Salem, Ward 3, Massachusetts, dwelling #102, line #37. Also listed are Charles Babcock (42) who was working as a barber and was born in Rhode Island; Cecelia Babcock (47) and working as a hairdresser; and Cecilia R. Babcock (20) also working as a hairdresser. 

17 F iii. Cecelia R. Babcock was born in 1848 in Salem, Massachusetts and died in 1922, at age 74. 

Cecilia Remond Babcock's daughter Cecilia continued the family wig manufacturing business in Salem until her death in 1922. 

The 1900 Salem census lists Cecilia Babcock (51) daughter of Cecilia Babcock (76) living in the same household. Daughter Cecilia was Black, single, and doing hairwork in Salem. The two were still living in Salem in 1920. Daughter Cecilia was still single. 

18 M iv. James Babcock was born in 1850 in Salem, Massachusetts. 

19 M v. Charles A. Babcock was born in 1852 in Salem, Massachusetts. 

In 1854, according to the Salem Directory Cecilia Babcock is living at 13 School Street with Charles Babcock, her son. He is, according to an ad placed in the Salem Register, a hairdresser working at 16 Washington Street also selling hair dye. Also living at 13 School Street are James Babcock II and W.H. Bannister. Both are hairdressers working at 16 Washington Street. 

1855 According to the Salem Directory Cecilia Babcock is living at 13 School Street with Charles Babcock, her son. He is a hairdresser working at 16 Washington Street. Also living at 13 School Street are James Babcock, her husband, and W.H. Bannister. Both are hairdressers working at 16 Washington Street. 

1865 Charles Babcock (30) from Rhode Island is listed in the 1865 Massachusetts State Census, Essex, Salem Ward 3, page 34, line 24 with Cecilia Babcock (41), Agnes Babcock (18), Cecilia Babcock (16), and John Parker, all are hairdressers. 

Cecilia Remond (the daughter) and Charles Babcock were married on 10 June1867, in Boston. 

Cecilia Babcock, born in 1847, died on 20 Feb 1922 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. According to her Death Certificate, No. 108, page 238 she died at Victoria Hospital of chronic cardiac hypertrophy. She worked as a hairdresser, was born in Salem to Charles R. Babcock and Cecilia Remon. She was buried at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem. 

7. John Spooner Babcock (James 1) was born in 1821 in Charlestown, Rhode Island and died on 3 Jan 1870 in Rhode Island, at age 49. 

According to the Rhode Island State Archives; Providence, Rhode Island; 1800-1855, Rhode Island Births, an Evangeline Babcock was born on 19 Sep 1852 to John and Cornelia Babcock. The same source also lists a "male" mulatto Babcock born to the same parents on 27 Dec 1855 and a Mary Babcock who was born on 22 Jan 1854 to the same parents. 

John Babcock is listed in the 1850 federal census for Providence, Rhode Island, Ward 5, dwelling 623, family 1003, line 25. He was working as a laborer. Also listed is Cornelia Babcock (21), Melvina Babcock (2), and Rachel E. Babcock, newborn. Cornelia was born in Missouri. 

A January 22 1854 Birth or Christening record in Rhode Island indicates that John S Babcock (Born South Kingstown, Rhode Island) was married to Cornelia V Babcock (born Washington D.C.) and they had a Daughter Mary A. Babcock christened on that date having been born in Providence, Rhode Island. Mary's race is identified as Black. 

On December 27th 1855 a Providence Birth or Christening Record for the same couple indicate they had a son "Babcock" (no first name). They also had Evangeline Babcock on September 19th 1852 (listed as Black), though there is a record of Evanzeline Sept 19, 1853 which looks like a duplicate. Their names show up in her death record from February 13 1921 at Providence. 

A daughter Estella was mentioned in the probate documents of her aunt Christiana Babcock Bannister. Estella was buried in Providence and appears to not have married and in 1910 resides with her sister Melvenia, so presumably this is another daughter 

From his own death record one can see John was widowed at some point, he had been working as a general porter, and his race was identified as colored, and his cause of death noted as Consumption. 

John is buried in North Burial Ground [5] in Providence as is his sister the notable Christiana Babcock Bannister.

Note: John and Cornelia are mentioned in the Death record of Eva F. Babcock Gilbert who died of complications of childbirth in 1880 at Nantucket. Based on probate records of her aunt Christiana, Eva seems to have married Alexander Gilbert who later resided in Schenectady New York, though this may refer to her son Alexander. 

John married Cornelia V. Rollins, daughter of James Williams and Rachael Rollins, on 26 Jul 1846 in Rhode Island. Cornelia was born about 1833 in Washington, DC and died about 1862 in Providence, Rhode Island, about age 29. 

Children from this marriage were: 

20 F i. Melvina Babcock was born in 1848 in Providence, Rhode Island and died in 1936 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, at age 88. 

The 1910 Providence Census lists Melvinia Babcock (55) race as Indian living at 381 Knight Street in Providence. She was listed as a hairdresser and owned her own house. She was single but Estella Babcock (53) her sister, who was also single and a hairdresser, was living with her. Melvina adopted her nephew Alexander Gilbert. 

21 F ii. Rachel E. Babcock was born in 1850 in Providence, Rhode Island and died on 2 Sep 1870 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, at age 20. 

Rachel (0) appears in the 1850 federal census for Providence, Rhode Island, Ward 5, dwelling 624, family 1003, line 28. Also listed are John Babcock (32), Cornelia Babcock (21), and Melvina Babcock (2). 

Rachel (40) appears in the 1870 federal census for Providence, Rhode Island, Ward 8. Also listed are Edward Bannister (38), Christiana Bannister (40), Estelle Babcock (19), and William Bannister. 

Rachel's Probate documents say she was unmarried and had no children. Christiana Bannister is listed as one of the aunts of Rachel. The request to appoint Elisha Potter as Administrator is signed by Christiana and Edward Bannister (15). 

22 F iii. Adella Babcock was born in 1852 in Providence, Rhode Island and died after 1903. 

Adella (18) appears in the 1870 federal census for Boston, Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Also listed is Christi Bannister (35) and Mary A. Sheridan. Christi and Adella are listed as Indian and were born in Rhode Island. 

Adella Mingo (28) appears in the 1880 federal census for Nantucket, Massachusetts. She is listed as the niece of James Williams (83) and Rachel Williams (74). Also listed is Malvina Babcock (28), also niece to the Williams. 

  Adella married John Mingo, son of Robert Mingo and Christina ____________, on 25 Mar 1873 in Boston, Massachusetts. 

+ 23 F iv. Eva F. Babcock was born in 1854 in Providence, Rhode Island and died on 21 Jun 1880 in Nantucket, Massachusetts, at age 26. 

   24 F v. Mary Babcock was born on 22 Jan 1854 in Providence, Rhode Island and died on 22 Apr 1865, at age 11. 

   25 M vi. Hiram A. Babcock was born in 1856 in Providence, Rhode Island. 

Hiram A. Babcock (9) appears in the 1865 Rhode Island State Census, Providence, Ward 2, Household 75, Page 51, Line 13. He is a resident of the Colored Asylum. 

   26 F vii. Estella Babcock was born on 12 Mar 1857 in Rhode Island and died on 13 Feb 1921 in Rhode Island, at age 63. 

Stella (Estella) Babcock (10) is listed in the 1860 Providence City, Ward 2, page 17, line 14. She is listed as a mulatto and is living in a boarding house run by Mary A. Burr. 

Edward and Christiana Bannister were listed in the 1870 Providence U.S. Census. He worked as an artist and she worked as a hairdresser. Living with them were Estelle Babcock who is 19 years old and keeping house, William Bannister who was 15 and at home, and Rachel Babcock who was 40 and at home. All household members were listed as mulatto and born in Rhode Island except for Edward who was born in Canada. Edward's personal estate was valued at $500. 

Estella R. Babcock, Christiana's niece, was listed in the 1889 and 1890 Boston City Directory on page 89 as a hairdresser at 237A Boylston. Her home was at 219 West Newton. An A. Babcock, presumably Adelle, is also listed as a hairdresser at the same addresses. Melvina Babcock is also listed as a hairdresser at the same addresses. 

Estella R. Babcock, Christiana's niece, was listed in the 1892 Boston City Directory on page 93 as a hairdresser. Her home was at 219 West Newton. An A. Babcock, presumably Adelle, is also listed as a hairdresser at the same addresses as was Melvina. Their shop was at 355 Boylston. 

Adelle Babcock, niece of Christiana, appears in the 1900 Boston census, Ward 10, page 20, 69. She is Black, was born in Sep 1860, worked as a hairdresser, and was single. She was a lodger of James and Sadie Reed at 219 West Newton Street. Adelle and her father were born in Rhode Island, her mother in Washington, DC. Also listed at the same address is Estella Babcock, another niece of Christiana's. She was born in Rhode island on Mar 1862, is single, and also worked as a hairdresser. Her father and mother were born in the same places as Adelle making them possible siblings. 

Providence RI Census record is very informative, but is incorrectly indexed. In 1905 Estella resided with her sister and was employed as a hair doctress on the second page. She notes her birth as March 12 1859 at Providence. Her race is noted as W and N overlaying each other, suggesting the census taker was unsure. Her father was from Charlestown, RI, and her mother from Providence, RI. 

1910 Providence Census lists Melvinia Babcock (55), race , Indian living at 381 Knight Street in Providence. She was listed as a hairdresser and owned her own house. She was single but Estella Babcock (53) her sister, who was also single and a hairdresser, was living with her. 

1921 According to the Return of a Death, Estella Rachel Babcock, who was born on 12 Mar 1857, died on 13 Feb 1921 in Providence, Rhode Island. She lived at 381 Knight Street, Providence. She was single and had no listed occupation. Her father was John Babcock who was born in Charlestown, Rhode Island and her mother was Cornelia Rollins who was born in Kingston, Rhode Island. She is buried in Locust Grove Cemetery. 

1921 Obituary, The Boston Globe, 14 Feb. 1921, page 7. Funeral services were at All Saint's Memorial Church on the corner of Stewart and Westminster Streets, Providence on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 2p.m. 

8. Isaac P. Babcock (James 1) was born in 1822 in Rhode Island and died in 1864 in New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 42. 

Isaac Babcock married Abby Brown and resided with her in Providence Rhode Island. They were from South Kingston. 

The 1860 US Census Isaac lists him as a farmer and his wife Abby is a washerwoman. They have two children, Lucy and David and appear to have a number of Boarders living with them. The entire household is identified as Black.

In 1863 the Death of son David age 14 is recorded. 

Isaac and Abby are mentioned in death of Lucinda at 23 in 1871. She had married Chas. Quash. 

In 1863 Isaac P Babcock enlisted in the 11th Colored Heavy Artillery, Company A . His rank was Private and his regiment was assigned to defend New Orleans. Isaac Babcock fell ill and died in the Corps d' Afrique Hospital in New Orleans. 

Abby Brown Babcock filed a widow's pension file. The number WC132984 is associated with the file. There are two Find A Grave Memorials from Isaac Babcock referring to the two different men. Based on the widow's Pension we know that our Isaac Babcock was with the 11 Heavy Artillery, therefore must be the one who died in New Orleans. 

Isaac married Abby Brown, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. 

Abby Babcock (32) appears in the 1850 federal census for South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Dwelling 640, Family 710, Line 3. Also listed are Lucinda Babcock (4) and David Babcock (0). They are living in the same household as Samuel Brown (30) and Abby Brown (30). 

Children from this marriage were: 

+ 27 F i. Lucinda Babcock was born in 1846 and died on 13 Apr 1871 in Providence, Rhode Island, at age 25. 28 M ii. David Babcock was born in 1850 and died in 1863 in Providence, Rhode Island, at age 13. 

Third Generation (Grandchildren)

13. Mary Babcock (Henry 2, James 1) was born in 1839 in Rhode Island and died in 1914 in Rhode Island, at age 75. 

Mary had a family with Collins S. Burrell and was part of a rising Black middle class in Newport. Their children were sent to school. Collins was sexton at Emmanuel Church and janitor for the Newport Police Station. He was a Mason. Collins was from Virginia and may have been enslaved. Mary's extended family had been involved in the underground railroad. 

Collins S. Burrell (37) appears in the Newport, Ward 5, Rhode Island 1870 federal census. He was mulatto, born in Virginia, and worked as a coachman. His spouse was Mary Burrell (30) who is listed as Black and working as a housekeeper. Inferred children include Sarah E. Burrell (17), Collins A. Burrell (9), Clara W. Burell (6), Fannie L. Burrell (5), and newborn Walter B. Burrell. 

Collins E. Burrall (50) appears in the 1880 Newport Census. He is Black, works as a sexton, and was married to Mary (40). Children include daughters Clara W. (16) and Fanny L. (14). Mary and the daughters were born in Rhode Island. 

Mary Burrell (59) is listed in the 1900 Newport, Rhode Island, Ward 4 federal census living on Levin Street. She is Black, a widow and running a lodging house. Her father was born in Rhode Island and mother in Massachusetts. 

Mary Burrell (71) is listed in the 1910 Newport, Rhode Island, Ward 4 federal census living on Levin Street. She is mulatto, a widow and running a lodging house. Both her parents were born in Rhode Island. She had 10 children, nine of whom were living in 1910. Also listed are daughter Clara B. Smith (35), grandson Harry C. Smith (20), grandson Syna B. Smith (21), and grandchild Lola Mitchel. 

Mary married Collins Burrell, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Collins was born about 1833 in Virginia and died in 1897, about age 64. 

Collins was likely born into slavery, being black and born in 1830 in Virginia. Collins had a large family with his wife Mary Babcock. Her extended family was of Black and probably Native American heritage and they were involved in the underground railroad and abolitionist causes, as well as supporting the Black troops that fought in the civil war. Details at the profile of her aunt Christiana Babcock Bannister and her uncle Isaac P. Babcock who died in service at New Orleans.

Collins worked as sexton at Emmanuel Church in Newport and as janitor in the Newport police station evidenced by an 1891 city record. In an 1871 record Collins is listed as part of the Newport Guard which appears to be a local military unit. 

Collins was a member of one of the three early Black Freemason lodges in America, the Newport lodge. He is listed in a pamphlet as is the abolitionist Lewis Hayden. Hayden was an associate of Collin's wife's Aunt Christiana and her husband artist Edward Bannister. 

When Collins died suddenly in 1897 he was mentioned in records as an esteemed colored citizen whose death so shocked his daughter that she died soon thereafter. 

Collins S. Burrell (37) appears in the Newport, Ward 5, Rhode Island 1870 federal census. He was mulatto, born in Virginia, and worked as a coachman. His spouse was Mary Burrell (30) who is listed as Black and working as a housekeeper. Inferred children include Sarah E. Burrell (17), Collins A. Burrell (9), Clara W. Burell (6), Fannie L. Burrell (5), and newborn Walter B. Burrell. 

Collins E. Burrall (50) appears in their 1880 Newport Census. He is Black, works as a sexton, and was married to Mary (40). Children include daughters Clara W. (16) and Fanny L. (14). Mary and the daughters were born in Rhode Island. 

According to the Newport Daily News, 30 Sep. 1914, page 4 Mary Burrell, widow of Collins S. Burrell, aged 75, was buried 0n 29 Sep 1914. 

Children from this marriage were: 

29 F i. Sarah Burell was born on 10 Jul 1859 in Newport, Rhode Island. 

30 M ii. Collins Burell was born in 1861 in Newport, Rhode Island and died 6 Aug 1883 in Newport, Rhode Island, at age 22. 

31 F iii. Mary Grace Burrell was born on 2 Oct 1862 in Newport, Rhode Island and died in Newport, Rhode Island. 

+ 32 F iv. Fannie Lincoln Burell was born on 14 Jul 1865 in Newport, Rhode Island and died on 2 Feb 1897 in Newport, Rhode Island, at 31. 

+ 33 F v. Claire Wilhelmina Burell was born on 2 Nov 1865 in Newport, Rhode Island and died on 28 Mar 1947 in Queens, New York, at age 81. 

34 M vi. Moses H. Burrell was born on 13 Jan 1867 in Newport, Rhode Island and died before 1870.

35 M vii. Walter Butler Burell was born in 1868 in Newport, Rhode Island and died before 1875.

36 M viii. George Grant Burrell was born on 5 Sep 1870 in Newport, Rhode Island and died before 1875. 

23. Eva F. Babcock (John Spooner 2, James 1) was born in 1854 in Providence, Rhode Island and died on 21 Jun 1880 in Nantucket, Massachusetts, at age 26. 

In 1865 Rhode Island State Census, Eva Babcock (12) was residing in the "colored asylum". 

Eva Gilbert appears in the 1880 federal census for Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts. She is married, is listed as a mulatto, and is keeping house. Also listed is her son Alexander M. Gilbert (4). 

Eva married William T. Gilbert, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 10 Nov 1875 in Boston, Massachusetts. 

The child from this marriage was: 

37 M i. Alexander Gilbert was born in 1875 and died before 1937. 

27. Lucinda Babcock (Isaac P. 2, James 1) was born in 1846 and died on 13 Apr 1871 in Providence, Rhode Island, at age 25. 

Lucinda (4) is listed in the 1850 federal census for South Kingstown, Rhode Island, family 710, dwelling 640, line 5. She is living with Samuel Brown (30), Abby Brown (30), Abby Babcock (32), and David Babcock (0). 

Lucinda Quash (24) is listed in the 1870 federal census for Providence, Rhode Island, Ward 6, family 65, dwelling 38, line 13. She is living with Abby Babcock (59), David Quash (2), and Robert Boston (35). 

Lucinda married Charles James Quash, son of Charles Mumford Quash and Lucretia M. Francis, on 17 Sep 1863 in Providence, Rhode Island. Charles was born on 17 Sep 1843 in Colchester, Connecticut and died on 30 Nov 1922 in Willimantic. Connecticut, at age 79. 

Charles in Nov 1869, served two years in Wethersfield State Prison for burglary. He served in the Civil War, in Company B of the 14th Regiment of Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. That regiment became the 11th United States Colored Heavy Artillery. Charles was a Private. 

The child from this marriage was: 

38 F i. Frances Quash was born in Aug 1865 in Providence, Rhode Island and died on 9 Aug 1865 in Providence, Rhode Island. 

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)

32. Fannie Lincoln Burell (Mary Babcock 3, Henry 2, James 1) was born on 14 Jul 1865 in Newport, Rhode Island and died on 2 Feb 1897 in Newport, Rhode Island, at age 31. 

Obituary for Fannies L. Mitchell, The Fall River Daily News, 4 Feb 1897, page 3. Lists her father as Collins S. Burrell. 

Fannie married Ollie Marion Mitchell, son of Austen Mitchell and Sarah Jones, on 1 Nov 1888 in Newport, Rhode Island. Ollie was born in 1862. 

Fannie (Burrell) Mitchell's obituary in the 4 Feb 1897, page 3, Fall River Daily Evening News says she died on 2 Feb 1897. Her father is listed as Collins S. Burrell. 

Children from this marriage were: 

 39 M i. Leon Collins Mitchell was born on 11 Aug 1889 in Newport, Rhode Island and died in Mar 1947 in Newport, Rhode Island, at age 57. 

Leon is listed in his WWI Draft Registration as a Native American and single living at 114 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. The certifying officer wrote that he thinks "he is a negro." 

Leon (20) is listed in the 1910 federal census, Newport, Ward 3, House 114, Dwelling 236, Family 280. He is Black and working as a Bell Boy. Leon was living with his grandmother, Sarah W. Mitchell (53). 

Leon appears in the 1930 federal census of Newport, as a boarder in Dwelling 296, Family 322. He was working as single and working as a painter 

His obituary in the 11 Mar 1947 Newport Mercury says he was the son of Ollie M. and Fannie Bunnell Mitchell. His siter was Iola Brown of Philadelphia. 

+ 40 F ii. Iola Celeste Mitchell was born in 1893 in Newport, Rhode Island and died in 1985 in New Jersey, at age 92. 

33. Claire Wilhelmina Burell (Mary Babcock 3, Henry 2, James 1) was born on 2 Nov 1865 in Newport, Rhode Island and died on 28 Mar 1947 in Queens, New York, at age 81. 

Claire married Bernard Cunningham Smith, son of Henry Smith and Margaret Clarke, in 1886 in Newport. Bernard was born in 1860.

Children from this marriage were: 

+ 41 M i. Sigourney Burrell Smith was born on 19 Jun 1887 in Newport, Rhode Island and died in Mar 1968, at age 80. 

    42 M ii. Harry Clark Smith was born in 1889 in Newport, Rhode Island. 

Henry(20) is listed in the 1910 federal census for Newport, Rhode Island, house 80, Dwelling 138, family 220, line 1. His race is Mulatto and he worked in the livery stable for his grandmother Mary who was a hostler. Also listed are Mary Burrell (71), Mary's daughter Clara B. Smith (35) (Harry's mother), Mary's grandson Syna B. Smith (21), roomers Nellie Cees (65) and Comona Winfield (40). Mary's partner George Winfield (45), and Lola Mitchel (17). 

Fifth Generation (2nd Great-Grandchildren)

40. Iola Celeste Mitchell (Fannie Lincoln Burell 4, Mary Babcock 3, Henry 2, James 1) was born in 1893 in Newport, Rhode Island and died in 1985 in New Jersey, at age 92. 

Iola (9) is listed in the 1900 federal census for Newport, Rhode Island, Ward 4, House 96, Family 104. Also listed were her father Ollie M. Mitchell (35), son Leaon C. Mitchell (11), and Iola's grandmother Sarah Mitchell (52). Ollie was listed as a widower. He was working as a barber. 

Iola (19) is listed in the 1910 federal census for Newport, Rhode Island, Ward 3, as a boarder at House 32, Dwelling 185, Family 221, Line 71. She was single, Black, and working as a waitress. Her father was from Virgina and her mother from Rhode Island. 

Iola (28) appears in the 1920 federal census for Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a lodger at House 2122, Dwelling 15, Family 15, Line 1. She was working as helper for a dentist. 

Iola (38) appears in the 1930 federal census for Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, House 927, Dwelling 71, Family 83. Also listed is her husband Roswell Brown (32), sone Roswell Brown (2) and son Leon Brown (1). 

Iola married dental mechanic Roswell Louis Brown in 1926, lived in Philadelphia, he died in 1981, survived by 2 sons, "7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren" 

Iola married Roswell Louis Brown, son of William Brown and Carrie ____________, on 29 Dec 1926. Roswell was born about 1898 and died on 30 Oct 1981, about age 83. 

Roswell appears in the 1930 federal census for Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, House 927, Dwelling 71, Family 83. Also listed were his wife Iola Brown (38), son Roswell Brown (2) and sone Leon Brown (1). 

Children from this marriage were: 

+ 43 M i. Roswell Louis Brown was born in 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in 1991 in Vineland, New Jersey, at age 63. 

+ 44 M ii. Leon Mitchell Brown was born in 1929 and died before 1991. 

41. Sigourney Burrell Smith (Claire Wilhelmina Burell 4, Mary Babcock 3, Henry 2, James 1) was born on 19 Jun 1887 in Newport, Rhode Island and died in Mar 1968, at age 80. 

Sigourney (31) appears in the 1920 federal census for Manhattan, New York City, House 255, dwelling 16, family 172. His race is listed as Mulatto and he was married to Olive Smith. He was a clerk for the Coffee Mine Company. Also listed were Olive L. Smith (28) and mother-in-law Jennie E. Gilmore (59). 

Sigourney (52) appears in the 1940 federal census for the Bronx, New York City, House 3642, dwelling 340. His race is listed as Negro and he was married to Nellie Smith (49).

Sigourney and his brother worked at the same New York copper company for 47 years. 

Sigourney married Olive Gilmore, daughter of Jennie E. Gilmore, on 20 Feb 1913 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Olive died on 15 May 1982. 

The child from this marriage was: 

45 F i. Muriel Burrell Smith was born on 23 Feb 1923 in Harlem, New York City and died on 13 Sep 1985 in Richmond, Virginia, at age 62. 

Mezzo-soprano Muriel Burrell Smith was born on February 23, 1923, in Harlem, New York City, to Sigourney Burrell Smith and Olive Gilmore Smith. At age 14, Smith got an artistic boost when she appeared on The Major Bowes Amateur Hour that aired live every Thursday evening from 9 to 10 p.m. on the CBS Radio Theater in New York City. 

In 1939, Smith was admitted for study to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a private conservatory for some of the world's most talented young musicians. Smith was the first African American to study at Curtis, where no tuition is charged for students enrolled in the institution. She graduated in 1946, in the same class as conductor Leonard Bernstein. 

Smith made her début on Broadway in December 1943 in the title role of Carmen Jones, a version of Bizet's Carmen with an African American cast. Smith performed in the play for 14 months while she was still a student at Curtis. 

In 1949, Smith moved to London, England, where she starred in South Pacific and The King and I. She was known for being the uncredited ghost singer for Zsa Zsa Gabor in Moulin Rouge, the 1952 film biography of the painter Toulouse-Lautrec. In 1953, Smith's single "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" was released on the Phillips Label. It did not chart in the United States, but it rose to No. 3 in the United Kingdom. And in 1954, theater critics in the U.K. ranked her among the leading recitalists and theatrical singers in the country. 

The following year, 1955, she returned to the United States, where her work included dubbing for actresses in films. One year later, when Smith was back in the U.K. researching the opera Carmen at the Royal Opera House in London, she refused an offer by Samuel Goldwyn to star in a film version of Porgy and Bess, explaining that "It doesn't do the right thing for my people." In 1957, Smith left the stage to join Moral Re-Armament, a project devoted to creating a world community based on Christian values. 

In 1960, Smith made The Crowning Experience, a film about the life of the African American educator Mary McLeod Bethune. The film, one of the first with a multiracial cast of equal billing, was credited with helping to integrate theaters in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Fourteen years later, in 1974, Smith relocated to Richmond, Virginia, to care for her aging mother. While in the city, she taught voice performance pedagogy at Virginia Union University. She also returned to the stage, appearing in several productions, including Equus at Theatre IV on Broad Street in Richmond in 1984 and the world premiere of Sojourner Truth … Ain't I a Woman? a year later at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. In 1985, Smith received the National Council of Negro Women's award for women in the arts. 

Muriel Burrell Smith, an international artist, died of cancer on September 13, 1985, in Richmond, Virginia. She was 62. 

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)

43. Roswell Louis Brown (Iola Celeste Mitchell 5, Fannie Lincoln Burell 4, Mary Babcock 3, Henry 2, James 1) was born in 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in 1991 in Vineland, New Jersey, at age 63.

Roswell married Elizabeth Jews, daughter of William Jews and Elizabeth ____________, on 6 Aug 1947 in Pennsylvania. 

Children from this marriage were:

46 M i. Roswell Louis Brown was born on 4 Sep 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

  + 47 F ii. Gretchen Elizabeth Celeste Brown was born in 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Roswell next married Sara D. Jones, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1970. 

The child from this marriage was: 

 + 48 F i. Iola C. Brown was born in 1971. 

44. Leon Mitchell Brown (Iola Celeste Mitchell 5, Fannie Lincoln Burell 4, Mary Babcock 3, Henry 2, James 1) was born in 1929 and died before 1991. 

Leon married Effie J. Young, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1947 in Delaware. 

The child from this marriage was: 

   49 F i. Charlotte Brown was born in 1948. 

Leon next married JoAnn Goings, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1967 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania