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Charles Dwight Smith

Birth	:	26 Nov 1830 Middlesex, Washington County, Vermont, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 1925 Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Keene Lutheran Cemetery, Keene Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.0354400, -96.3650300
Description	:	Charles D. Smith, of Lake Mills, Iowa, has reached the advanced age of eighty-five years and is living retired, enjoying the fruits of his former well directed labor. He came to Winnebago county in early manhood and, being well pleased with the opportunities offered here, cast in his lot with that of this then new and undeveloped section and as the years have passed he has watched with pleasure the progress that has been made as the raw prairie and scattered settlers' homes have given place to highly improved farms and up-to-date, hustling towns and cities. ... Read More	Charles D. Smith, of Lake Mills, Iowa, has reached the advanced age of eighty-five years and is living retired, enjoying the fruits of his former well directed labor. He came to Winnebago county in early manhood and, being well pleased with the opportunities offered here, cast in his lot with that of this then new and undeveloped section and as the years have passed he has watched with pleasure the progress that has been made as the raw prairie and scattered settlers' homes have given place to highly improved farms and up-to-date, hustling towns and cities. He was born in Washington county, Vermont, November 26, 1832, a son of Alvin and Amanda (Barnett) Smith, also natives of the Green Mountain state. The parents removed to Winnebago county five years after their son, Charles D., had taken up his residence here and the father engaged in farming in the county until his death. He was long survived by his wife, who passed away in 1908. Both are buried in Sunnyside cemetery at Lake Mills. To them were born seven children, of whom three survive, namely: Charles D.; William D., who is living near Lake Mills; and Norman, of Spokane, Washington. Charles D. Smith received a common school education in Vermont and when sixteen years of age began working for others, so continuing for a number of years. In 1856 he came to Winnebago county and homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land in Center township, to which .he subsequently added by purchase, owning at one time five hundred acres. The greater part of his home farm has since been sold as lots but he still retains forty acres, upon which he raises the usual crops. He also owns other land, his total holdings at present being three hundred acres. While actively engaged in agricultural pursuits he ranked as one of the most businesslike and progressive farmers of the county and he brought his land to a high state of cultivation. He was also engaged in the milling business for a considerable period, having built a flour mill in Lake Mills in 1860 in partnership with S. D. Wadsworth. He is a director in the Farmers State Bank. On the 26th of February, 1863, Mr. Smith was married to Miss Janet Smith, who was born in Canada in 1835 and who died on the 25th of March, 1915. She is buried in the Sunnyside cemetery. To their union were born six children, namely: Walter C., who is living near Marshalltown, Iowa; Anna J., now the wife of Horatius Hastings, of Boston, Massachusetts; Emeline, deceased; Charles W., who is married and lives at Lake Mills; Bessie J., the deceased wife of A. J. Durgan, of St. Cloud, Minnesota; and Hattie, who died when young. Mr. Smith is a democrat in politics and has filled a number of positions of honor. He was township trustee for a number of years, was county supervisor for eight years, was a member of the town council for ten years and was the first mayor of Lake Mills, serving for a term of two years. His official record is one that will bear the closest scrutiny, for he at all times discharges his duties with an eye single to the public welfare and with the same careful attention to all details that he gave to the management of his farm. His friends are found in all parts of the country and he receives the honor to which his long and well spent life entitles him. History of Winnebago and Hancock Counties, Iowa,

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Charles Dwight Smith's memorial is located at: Keene Lutheran Cemetery, Keene Township, Clay County, USA.
When did Charles Dwight Smith death?
Charles Dwight Smith death on 31 Oct 1925 in Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 47.0354400
Longitude: -96.3650300

Family Members:

Parent

Alvin Smith

(1805 - 1870)

Amanda Clarissa Barnett Smith

(1810 - 1904)

Spouse

Janet Smith Smith

(1835 - 1915)

Siblings

(1837 - 1897)

(1841 - 1922)

(1844 - 1920)

(1848 - 1867)

Children

(1862 - 1948)

(1866 - 1879)

(1872 - 1880)

(1874 - 1895)

Bessie Jeanette Smith Durgin

(1881 - 1915)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Keene Lutheran Cemetery
Keene Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0354400, -96.3650300

2. Lysne Cemetery
Cromwell Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9639015, -96.3752975

3. Bethlehem Lutheran West Cemetery
Ulen Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0783600, -96.2803800

4. Creamery Cemetery
Ulen, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0785820, -96.2587730

5. Sliper Cemetery
Ulen Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0931015, -96.2656021

6. Calvary Lutheran Cemetery
Ulen Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0907100, -96.2587100

7. Bethlehem Memorial Cemetery
Ulen Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0915900, -96.2588000

8. Salem West Cemetery
Hitterdal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9757300, -96.2600000

9. Salem East Cemetery
Hitterdal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9744800, -96.2583300

10. Felton Cemetery
Felton Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0643997, -96.4993973

11. Old Jevnaker Cemetery
Hagen Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1441710, -96.3515780

12. Spring Prairie Hutterite Cemetery
Hawley, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9406738, -96.4486283

13. Spring Prairie Cemetery
Spring Prairie Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9319000, -96.4310989

14. Jevnaker Cemetery
Rockwell Township, Norman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1514015, -96.3953018

15. Scandia Lutheran Cemetery
Flowing Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0066986, -96.5428009

16. United Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Rockwell Township, Norman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1652778, -96.3647222

17. Highland Grove Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Grove Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9518700, -96.2113500

18. Buffalo River Pioneer Cemetery
Cuba Township, Becker County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9650250, -96.1737160

19. Hawley Cemetery
Hawley, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8819008, -96.3336029

20. Dale Immanuel Cemetery
Highland Grove Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9171982, -96.2169037

21. Atlanta Cemetery
Atlanta Township, Becker County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0522300, -96.1314440

22. Dale Covenant Cemetery
Eglon Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8913994, -96.2485962

23. Syre Cemetery
Syre, Norman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1869090, -96.2592670

24. Winchester Cemetery
Borup, Norman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1810989, -96.5006027