Smith Tavern in West Wilton, New Hampshire
West Wilton, New Hampshire, is the natal town of Annie and Uriah Smith. Not far off of highway 101 is the large brick tavern where both Annie and her four-years younger brother, Uriah Smith, were born. Their father and mother Samuel and Rebekah Smith were owners and proprietors of the tavern and store until April 1, 1836, when it was sold to Thomas Spaulding for $2,200. The railroad came to Wilton in December 1851 and the tavern remained a prosperous business because the stage was required to take rail passengers on to the next station. There was a schoolhouse just up the road from the tavern, which is currently integrated into a home. At least Annie attended this school for a time. Her father also sold the land with the schoolhouse in 1835.
Though the Smiths sold the tavern, it seems they continued to live in and operate the tavern until at least 1850. It is even possible that Rebekah continued to live there after her husband died in 1852. It was not until 1858 and 1860 that Samuel W. Smith, Rebekah’s son, bought the property. The 1860 census lists Rebekah and Samuel’s invalid brother as living with him. Samuel finally married in 1864. It is still not clear where his home was located.
Smith Tavern in West Wilton, New Hampshire
West Wilton, New Hampshire, is the natal town of Annie and Uriah Smith. Not far off of highway 101 is the large brick tavern where both Annie and her four-years younger brother, Uriah Smith, were born. Their father and mother Samuel and Rebekah Smith were owners and proprietors of the tavern and store until April 1, 1836, when it was sold to Thomas Spaulding for $2,200. The railroad came to Wilton in December 1851 and the tavern remained a prosperous business because the stage was required to take rail passengers on to the next station. There was a schoolhouse just up the road from the tavern, which is currently integrated into a home. At least Annie attended this school for a time. Her father also sold the land with the schoolhouse in 1835.
Though the Smiths sold the tavern, it seems they continued to live in and operate the tavern until at least 1850. It is even possible that Rebekah continued to live there after her husband died in 1852. It was not until 1858 and 1860 that Samuel W. Smith, Rebekah’s son, bought the property. The 1860 census lists Rebekah and Samuel’s invalid brother as living with him. Samuel finally married in 1864. It is still not clear where his home was located.