William married Elizabeth Frances Bates on 20 Dec 1855 in Madison Co, VA. Elizabeth (daughter of Simeon P Bates and Elizabeth Blakey) was born on 22 Mar 1839 in Madison Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jefferson A Smith was born in 1856.
2. Mary E Smith was born in 1859.
3. Annie D Smith was born in 1861; died after 1903.
4. Joseph B Smith was born in 1864 in Madison Co, VA.
5. Ida B Smith was born in 1866.
6. Martha Fannie Smith was born in 1869 in Madison Co, VA.
7. William E R Smith was born in 1873 in Madison Co, VA.
8. Lelia V Smith was born in 1875 in Madison Co, VA.
9. Susie E Smith was born in 1877.
10. Nina B Smith was born on 15 May 1879 in Madison Co, VA.