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Dr William Robinson Smith

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Birth	:	1 Apr 1822 Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	1 Mar 1900 Highland County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2140600, -83.6035400
Description	:	See McBrides' cemetery book, 1972 edition, p. 240. ===== 1870 United States Federal Census Name: William R Smith Birth Year: abt 1822 Age in 1870: 48 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Hillsborough, Highland, Ohio Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Hillsborough Household Members: Name Age William R Smith 48 Ann W Smith 45 E Kirby Smith 21 Walter G Smith 19 Lillie Smith 16 Charles F Smith 2 Ella Simpson 17 ===== Old Hillsboro Newspaper - not dated Dr. W. R. Smith Smith, William Robinson, was born in Greenfield April 1, 1822. Died Hillsboro, Ohio March 1, 1900. By the... Read More	See McBrides' cemetery book, 1972 edition, p. 240. ===== 1870 United States Federal Census Name: William R Smith Birth Year: abt 1822 Age in 1870: 48 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Hillsborough, Highland, Ohio Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Hillsborough Household Members: Name Age William R Smith 48 Ann W Smith 45 E Kirby Smith 21 Walter G Smith 19 Lillie Smith 16 Charles F Smith 2 Ella Simpson 17 ===== Old Hillsboro Newspaper - not dated Dr. W. R. Smith Smith, William Robinson, was born in Greenfield April 1, 1822. Died Hillsboro, Ohio March 1, 1900. By the death of Dr. William R. Smith, a brief notice of which sad event appeared in our last issue, there was removed from Hillsboro a man who for more than a half century had been closely and prominently identified with the professional, business and social life of the city, and to whom as much as any other man was due the progress and development of the town and county. He was born in Greenfield on April 1, 1822, his parents being Samuel and Sarah Smith. He first came to Hillsboro at the age of fourteen to attend the Academy, which stood on the lot where the residence of the subject of this sketch now stands and where he lived for the past twenty years. The Academy was then conducted by Rev. J. Mcd. Matthews. After finishing the term of school at the Academy, he went to the College at Athens to finish his education, and afterward began the study of medicine in the office of his brother in Columbus, who was one of the Professors in the Starling Medical College, of that city. He completed his medical education in 1842 or 1843, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York City. He began the practice of medicine here, and shortly afterward entered into the drug business with Joshua Woodrow, going from here shortly afterward to Springfield, where he was in the drug business for two years. Soon after going to Springfield, in April, 1848, he was united in marriage to Anne Kirby, the daughter of Dr. Jacob Kirby, for many years a prominent citizen of this place. In 1849, with his wife and one child, he returned to this city, and again embarked in the drug business, and continued in the same until the time of his death, or for more than fifty years. Dr. Smith was one of the most enterprising citizens who ever lived in Hilllsboro, and there never was a public improvement of any kind that did not find in him an enthusiastic supporter. Whatever was for the public welfare received not only the aid of his endorsement, but the support of his time, labor and money. He was the Postmaster here for two terms, having been appointed by President Lincoln during the two terms held by the martyred Executive, and did much toward increasing the postal facilities of the town and surrounding country. He was a delegate to both the National Conventions at which Mr. Lincoln was nominated, the first one, in 1860, being held at Chicago, the second, four years later, in Baltimore. At the last Convention he, in company with the late Governor Dennison, of Columbus, and others, was appointed a committee to go to Washington and notify Mr. Lincoln of his renomination. Dr. Smith has often remarked how kindly they were received by the President, and how pleased he was to know that the renomination was made unanimously. This was the only public position of any note ever held by Dr. Smith, but in local matters he was always one of the foremost participants. After the close of the war he conceived the idea of a better turnpike system and agitated the question, and finally drew up the two-mile turnpike law, under the provisions of which nearly all the roads of the county have been improved. He was largely interested in the building of the railroads through this county, and was for a number of years the Secretary of the Columbus & Mayville Railway, and devoted several years of his life to advancing the project. While the road was never completed, it has been of incalculable benefit to the city, and to Dr. Smith is largely due the fact that it was built from this place to Sardinia. And so it was with him in all things pertaining to the welfare of the town, no labor being too arduous for him to undertake if public good was to come from it. Socially he was one of the most agreeable, kind-hearted and genial of men. In his home he was ever hospitable, and gave a warm and cordial welcome to all those who entered beneath his roof. He joined the Presbyterian Church early in life, and was a constant attendant at the services of that church, until his health failed a few years ago. The funeral services were held at his late residence on East Main Street last Saturday morning, and were conducted by Rev. George B. Beecher and H. N. Faulconer. Marianna Kerns Morgan 5/10/2018

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Dr William Robinson Smith's memorial is located at: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Highland County, USA.
When did Dr William Robinson Smith death?
Dr William Robinson Smith death on 1 Mar 1900 in Highland County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 39.2140600
Longitude: -83.6035400

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Anne Woodrow Kirby Smith

(1825 - 1924)

Siblings

Children

Kirby Smith

(1849 - 1932)

Walter Galloway Smith

(1852 - 1925)

Lillie Woodrow Smith Quinn

(1854 - 1937)

Charles B. “Charlie” Smith

(1867 - 1935)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2140600, -83.6035400

2. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2118988, -83.6108017

3. Norman V. Statzer Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 39.2046190, -83.6103330

4. Mitchell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.2166250, -83.6253960

5. Liming Family Farm Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1980130, -83.5947130

6. Fenner Cemetery #3
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2350006, -83.6389008

7. Fenner Cemetery #2
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2383003, -83.6477966

8. Fenner Cemetery #1
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1986008, -83.6549988

9. Little Rock Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2532170, -83.5796680

10. Resthaven Memory Gardens
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2574880, -83.5999450

11. Strain Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.2103004, -83.6628036

12. Creek Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2016983, -83.5453033

13. Hansbrough Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2543983, -83.5693970

14. Zink Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2463989, -83.6500015

15. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1658983, -83.6274208

16. Chapman Cemetery
Hillsboro, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1741982, -83.6496964

17. Kelley Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1596985, -83.5892029

18. Highland County Infirmary Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1820100, -83.5432520

19. Glascock Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1613998, -83.6408005

20. Duckwall Cemetery
Hoagland, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2131192, -83.6835334

21. Ambrose Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1781006, -83.6710968

22. Fall Creek Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2594660, -83.5458280

23. Hightop Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2831001, -83.6031036

24. New Light Cemetery
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2106018, -83.5102997