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CPT Irenaeus L. Smith

Birth	:	14 Jan 1835 Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	19 Oct 1908 Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 31 R 2 P 3
Description	:	"U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 about Ironeus L Smith Name: Ironeus L Smith Residence: Pennsylvania Enlistment Date: 30 Sep 1861 Rank at enlistment: 1st Sergeant State Served: Pennsylvania Survived the War?: Yes Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company C, Pennsylvania 54th Infantry Regiment on 30 Sep 1861.Promoted to Full Captain on 01 Feb 1863.Mustered out on 12 Sep 1864. Sources: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865" ------------------------- From History of Story County, Iowa Volume 2 by William O. Payne, 1911 CAPTAIN I. L. SMITH There are some men who never seek public prominence nor... Read More	"U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 about Ironeus L Smith Name: Ironeus L Smith Residence: Pennsylvania Enlistment Date: 30 Sep 1861 Rank at enlistment: 1st Sergeant State Served: Pennsylvania Survived the War?: Yes Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company C, Pennsylvania 54th Infantry Regiment on 30 Sep 1861.Promoted to Full Captain on 01 Feb 1863.Mustered out on 12 Sep 1864. Sources: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865" ------------------------- From History of Story County, Iowa Volume 2 by William O. Payne, 1911 CAPTAIN I. L. SMITH There are some men who never seek public prominence nor notoriety who leave, nevertheless, an idelible impress upon the community in which their active lives were passed. Such is the record of Captain I. L. Smith, who was an enterprising business man, a capable and efficient office-holder and faithful friend and devoted husband and father. From 1887 until his demise he was engaged in the abstract, loan and real-estate business in Nevada, and a spirit of diligence and determination brought to him a liberal clientage and and secured to him substantial success. Mr. Smith was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1835, his parents being John H. and Catherine (Dorn) Smith, the former a native of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, born in 1812, while the mother's birth occurred in Germany in 1813. She came to the United States with her parents in 1819, the family being established in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, where her girlhood days were passed and where she met and married John H. Smith. The latter was a son of Peter Smith, who was born in the Keystone state and died there at an advanced age. John H. Smith lived for many years in Somerset county, where he died in 1862, his widow becoming a resident of McLean county, Illinois, where he passed away in 1872. In the family of John H. and Catherine (Dorn) Smith there were seven children. Like the others of the household, Captain I. L. Smith was rared and educated in the town of Berlin, Pennsylvania, no even of especial importance occurring to vary the routine of life for him until after the outbreak of the Civil war, when his patriotic spirit was aroused and on the 4th of September, 1861, he joined Company C of the Fifty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry as a private. On the organization of the regiment, however, he was appointed orderly sergeant and continued to serve with that rank until February 1, 1863 when he was commissioned captain and commanded his company until mustered out of service on the 12th of September, 1864. He was a valiant and fearless soldier, and his creditable military record entitled him throughout life to recognition for what he had done for his country. Following his return north after being honorably discharged Captain Smith resolved to seek a home in the middle west and in November, 1864, removed to McLean county, Illinois, where he carried on farming until 1869. At that date he removed to Story county, Iowa, settling in Ames, where he lived until called to public office, at which time he removed to the county seat. Captain Smith was always an ardent republican and stanchly advocated its political views and belief. He was appointed to the position of deputy clerk of the courts and served in that capacity most acceptably from March 1875, until January 1, 1877. In the fall of 1876 he was elected clerk of courts of Story county, and no better testimonial of his fidelity and ability can be given than the fact that he was four times reelected to this office, serving in the clerk's office in all for twelve years. He was a popular official, and his record at all times manifested the wisdom displayed on the part of his fellow townsmen who gave to him their political support. On the 9th of September, 1857, Captain Smith was united in marriage to Miss Harriet King who was born in Pennsylvania, September 1, 1839, a daughter of John R. and Catherine King, of the Keystone state. Captain and Mrs. Smith became the parents of five children: Marcellus King, a real-estate man of Ames, Iowa; Charles C., who is living in Kansas City, William L. and John Henry are all connected with the Union Abstract & Guaranty Company, the first named being president, and the last named being vice president of the company. Captain Smith was a Mason, belonging to Nevada Lodge, No. 99, A.F & A.M.; Three Times Three Chapter, No. 92, R.A.M.; and Excalibur Commandery, K.T. He likewise held membership in the Knights of Pythias and the Grand Army of the Republic, and in those different organizations his death was deeply regretted when, on the 19th of October, 1908, he passed away. He had continued an active factor in the abstract, loan and real-estate business up to the time of his death, and his sterling qualities of heart and mind won him the confidence and respect of colleagues and contemporaries in business, and he was admired by all who met him socially. -------------------------

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CPT Irenaeus L. Smith's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
When did CPT Irenaeus L. Smith death?
CPT Irenaeus L. Smith death on 19 Oct 1908 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

Family Members:

Spouse

Harriet King Smith

(1840 - 1916)

Children

(1859 - 1915)

(1861 - 1933)

(1863 - 1898)

(1870 - 1871)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nevada Municipal Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364

3. Evergreen Memory Gardens
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

4. Knoll Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

5. Pleasant Run Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9864006, -93.4060974

6. Mound Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9899520, -93.3691480

7. Murphy Cemetery
Richland Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0569000, -93.3672028

8. Bloomington Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

9. Woodland Cemetery
Iowa Center, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
Richland Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0891991, -93.3550034

11. Ames Municipal Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

12. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

13. Saint James Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0088997, -93.3099976

14. Colo Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

15. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

16. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

17. Arrasmith Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

18. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

19. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

20. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

21. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

22. Sheffield Cemetery
Howard Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

23. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

24. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040