Born c1816 in Fenton, Staffordshire, the father of Samuel II, Ellen, Levi II and Richard Smith (71C).
| 1861 | Potter, John Street, Longton, Staffordshire (44), living with his wife [name illegible], born in Longton, and children Samuel (18), Hannah (16), Jane (14), William (12), Mary (10), Ellen (8), Levi (6), Richard (4), all born in Fenton, and Thomas (2), born in Longton (61C). |
| 1871 | Potter saggar maker, Victoria Terrace, St Philip’s parish (55), living with his wife Emma (54), born in Longton, and children including Frances (3), born in Longton (71C). |
| 1873 | 18 May. Noted as a potter when his daughter Ellen (21), a potter, of Waterloo Road, married William Henry Gingell (HTPR). |
| 1881 | Formerly potter, widower, 15 Brook Street, Longton (64) (81C). |