RasmusJuliusSmith.com
The Family of Erastus Julius Smith and Josefina Bernhardina Beckman
Welcome to RasmusJuliusSmith.com, a genealogical research website dedicated to the descendants of Erastus Julius Smith (died 1929) and his wife Josefina Bernhardina Beckman, as well as their forebears.
The purpose of this website is to gather family biographies, historical records, family relationships, and DNA research into a growing record of our ancestry. Its starting point is the life of Erastus Julius Smith and a question about the identity of the man also called “Rasmus Julius Smith.”
Erastus Julius Smith — A Biography and Genealogical Investigation traces his life from the Danish migration to Utah, his family, and the research into whether Erastus Julius Smith and Rasmus Julius Sørensen were two different individuals. The biography includes supporting sources and DNA evidence.
Visit the Biographies directory to browse the research collection as it expands.
I am William Mortensen Vaughan, a great-grandson of Erastus Julius Smith through his daughter Violet Stella Smith and granddaughter Merle Mortensen, my mother. The About page explains my connection to the family and the research behind this website.
I welcome additional records, documented corrections, and contributions from descendants and fellow researchers.
Questions, corrections, and suggestions may be sent to williammortensenvaughan@gmail.com or ssg_retired_vaughan@yahoo.com.