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Charles Alvord Smith

Birth	:	29 Feb 1828 Madison, Lake County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 1905 Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mitcham General Cemetery, Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-34.9842770, 138.6206900
Description	:	Charles Alvord SMITH Author: Recollections of Prison Life at Andersonville, Georgia and Florence, South Carolina by C. A. Smith , 142 pages. (The following review was pulled from a website offering the book for sale): Feel the simple plain courage of an ordinary man in an extraordinary situation - A prisoner at Andersonville, the most dreaded of all the southern prison camps during the U.S. Civil War. In his own words written while still fresh in his memory C. A. Smith documents the true Camp Sumpter (known as Andersonville). You will also learn about Smith's thrilling escape and eventual recapture... Read More	Charles Alvord SMITH Author: Recollections of Prison Life at Andersonville, Georgia and Florence, South Carolina by C. A. Smith , 142 pages. (The following review was pulled from a website offering the book for sale): Feel the simple plain courage of an ordinary man in an extraordinary situation - A prisoner at Andersonville, the most dreaded of all the southern prison camps during the U.S. Civil War. In his own words written while still fresh in his memory C. A. Smith documents the true Camp Sumpter (known as Andersonville). You will also learn about Smith's thrilling escape and eventual recapture at Florence Prison. CHARLES ALVORD SMITH Charles Alvord Smith, who since 1852 has resided upon the farm in Wayne township, which is still his place of residence, having entered the land from the government when it was a raw and unbroken tract, has now attained the venerable age of seventy-eight years and receives the respect that should ever be accorded one who has advanced far on one life's journey and whose life has at all times been honorable and straightforward. His birth occurred in Lake county, Ohio, on February 29, 1828. His paternal grandfather, Sylvester Smith, was born in New England and the father, Sylvester Smith, Jr., was a native of Massachusetts, as was his wife, who bore the maiden name of Lucretia Woodworth. She was a daughter of James Woodworth, also a native of New England. The marriage of the parents of our subject was celebrated in the old Bay state but soon afterward they left Massachusetts for Lake county, Ohio, where the father owned and operated a farm, residing there until 1839. He then journeyed by wagon to Wellsville, where he took passage on an Ohio river boat and went down the Ohio and up the Mississippi river and on to Oquawka, Illinois. From that point he proceeded to Monmouth, Illinois, where he rented a farm, residing thereon until 1842, which year witnessed his arrival in Wayne township, Henry county, Iowa. Here he bought wild prairie land in the northern part of the township about a mile from timber at a day when the settlers supposed that the prairie would largely be worthless, the claims being first made in the timber regions. He secured eighty acres of land and at once began converting it into a productive farm, thereon making his home up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1864, when he was seventy-six years or age. His wife lived to be more than eighty years of age and was called to her final rest about 1870. Charles Alvord Smith began his education in the public schools of Ohio, continued his studies to some extent in Illinois and afterward became a student in Iowa. In the intervals of attending school he worked in the fields and early became familiar with the best methods of caring for the crops. He continued at home until twenty-four years of age, when he removed to a farm of eighty (the book is clearly missing something here) Company G, Eleventh Iowa Infantry, with which he served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged, on the 2nd of June, 1865. He was captured on the 27th of July, 1864, and was confined in Andersonville prison for six weeks, after which he was transferred to Florence, South Carolina, where he was held as prisoner of war for about four months. His bravery and loyalty were above question, for he was ever prompt and faithful in the duties assigned him and he participated in many hotly contested engagements. When the war was over he returned to his home and his attention has since been given to farming. On the 19th of August, 1852, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Young, who was born in the acres of section 10, Wayne township. This was government land which he purchased at a dollar and a quarter per acre. Not a furrow had been turned nor an improvement made on the place, but the breaking plow was soon at work and within a short space of time fields of wheat and corn showed that the efforts of the agriculturists were being crowned with success. He has added to his place as his financial resources have increased until he now owns a tract of one hundred and twenty acres in one body. He has put all of the improvements upon the property, building a good house in 1852. That building was afterward destroyed by fire and was replaced by his present residence. Mr. Smith continued the active work on the farm until August 27, 1862, when he put aside all business and personal considerations and responded to the country's call for aid, enlisting in southern part of Ohio, {something is missing here} a daughter of Patrick Young, a native of Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Smith became the parents of five children: Alice, the wife of August Lundquist; Alva died at the age of about 14 years; Irene A., the wife of William Lambling; Charles L., who lives in Sioux city, Iowa; and Arthur G., who is a professor in the Iowa State University. The wife and mother died in January, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had traveled life's journey together for more than forty years and many pleasures as well as sorrows had entered into their married life and although there were hardships there were also prosperity to lighten these. In community interests Mr. Smith has ever taken a deep and helpful part and has co-operated in many movements that have results beneficially to the township and county. He votes with the Republican party, keeping well informed on the questions and issues of the day and for many years he was township clerk. He has long been a devoted member of the Congregational Church and his service as deacon has covered an extended period. He is today one of the honored pioneer settlers of the county, having witnessed almost its entire growth and progress and ahs contributed in substantial measure to its agricultural development. The death of Mr. Smith occurred at the home on the 17th of November, 1905.

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Charles Alvord Smith's memorial is located at: Mitcham General Cemetery, Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia.
When did Charles Alvord Smith death?
Charles Alvord Smith death on 17 Nov 1905 in Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: -34.9842770
Longitude: 138.6206900

Family Members:

Parent

Sylvester Smith Sr.

(1787 - 1863)

Lucretia Catlin Woodworth Smith

(1793 - 1875)

Spouse

Margaret Young Smith

(1832 - 1893)

Siblings

Dexter Church Smith

(1818 - 1887)

Edward Smith

(1820 - 1882)

Rev Elijah Parsons Smith

(1825 - 1899)

Sylvester Smith Jr.

(1831 - 1904)

Children

Alvah Smith

(1855 - 1870)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mitcham General Cemetery
Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9842770, 138.6206900

2. Mitcham Anglican Cemetery
Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9833600, 138.6213800

3. West Mitcham Primitive Methodist Cemetery
Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9858830, 138.6111860

4. Holy Innocents Anglican Church Cemetery
Belair, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9959920, 138.6285020

5. Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church Columbarium
Kingswood, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9711133, 138.6135250

6. Saint Columba Anglican Church and Memorial Garden
Westbourne Park, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9660342, 138.6035832

7. Monastery Memorial Garden
Urrbrae, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9639340, 138.6409670

8. Garden of Remembrance
Pasadena, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9956543, 138.5875406

9. Centennial Park Cemetery
Pasadena, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9978710, 138.5887280

10. St. Saviour's Cemetery
Glen Osmond, Burnside City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9615400, 138.6457300

11. Cabra Dominican Convent Graveyard
Cumberland Park, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9683630, 138.5865340

12. St Marys Anglican Church Cemetery
St Marys, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9962720, 138.5754250

13. St George the Martyr Anglican Church
Goodwood, Unley City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9534187, 138.5902127

14. St. John's Church Cemetery
Coromandel Valley, Onkaparinga City, Australia
Coordinate: -35.0325790, 138.6256800

15. Coromandel Valley Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Coromandel Valley, Onkaparinga City, Australia
Coordinate: -35.0351270, 138.6257440

16. West Terrace Cemetery
Adelaide, Adelaide City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9340500, 138.5875300

17. St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral
Adelaide, Adelaide City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9287720, 138.6015300

18. St David's Anglican Church
Burnside City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9356740, 138.6601381

19. Plympton Methodist Cemetery
North Plympton, City of West Torrens, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9595680, 138.5541430

20. St. Matthew's Anglican Church Cemetery
Marryatville, Norwood Payneham St Peters City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9274120, 138.6443630

21. Coromandel Valley Cemetery
Coromandel Valley, Onkaparinga City, Australia
Coordinate: -35.0443000, 138.6267500

22. Upper Sturt Methodist Cemetery
Upper Sturt, Adelaide Hills Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.0241330, 138.6801340

23. Kensington Norwood Pioneers Park
Kensington, Norwood Payneham St Peters City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9248780, 138.6461020

24. Light Square
Adelaide, Adelaide City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9250841, 138.5936385