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Ellen L. Benight Smith

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Birth	:	13 Apr 1843 Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	13 Mar 1916 Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, De Pere, Brown County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4572144, -88.0992661
Description	:	Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, IA March 20 1916 Waterloo Pioneer Dies in Florida MRS. HARVEY SMITH, NEE ELLEN BENIGHT EXPIRES. Remains to be brought to this city for Interment. Friends in Waterloo have been notified of the death of Mrs. Harvey Smith, an early day resident of Waterloo. which occurred Monday, March 13, at Saint Cloud. Florida. Mrs.Smith will be remembered by the pioneers as Miss Ellen L. Benight, the daughter of Guy R. and Hattie Benight, who brought their family from Illinois in 1853 and settled in this city. Her father built and owned the old stone building which formerly stood upon the site... Read More	Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, IA March 20 1916 Waterloo Pioneer Dies in Florida MRS. HARVEY SMITH, NEE ELLEN BENIGHT EXPIRES. Remains to be brought to this city for Interment. Friends in Waterloo have been notified of the death of Mrs. Harvey Smith, an early day resident of Waterloo. which occurred Monday, March 13, at Saint Cloud. Florida. Mrs.Smith will be remembered by the pioneers as Miss Ellen L. Benight, the daughter of Guy R. and Hattie Benight, who brought their family from Illinois in 1853 and settled in this city. Her father built and owned the old stone building which formerly stood upon the site later occupied by the Russell-Lamson building, which was destroyed by fire two years ago. This was known for many years as Benight's hall and later as" "Chapin's stone shop." Mr. Benight was an active church member and was said to be the first class leader in Waterloo. Mrs. Smith, nee Ellen Benight, was born April I3. 1843, in Clarke county, Ill, and came to Waterloo in 1853. She was married to Harvey Smith at Shell Rock April 13. 1864. In 1914 the couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary at West Union, la., where they resided at that time. Mrs. Smith was always very much interested In the pioneer reminiscences which have appeared from time to time in the Courier and Reporter and she never relinquished her interest iin the Waterloo friends. Mr. Smith will bring the remains of his wife to Waterloo for burial in the old Benight family plot. He expected to leave St. Cloud early this week and friends here have not yet been notified when they will arrive. Brief funeral services will be held here, the place and time to be announced later. Two sisters, Mrs. Harriet M. Hewitt, four miles southeast of Waterloo, and Mrs. Carlos Case, of Pasadena, Calif., are surviving sisters. Ellen's obituary and parental links were provided courtesy of Find A Grave member Lynnette Davis. Thank you

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Where is Ellen L. Benight Smith's memorial?
Ellen L. Benight Smith's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, De Pere, Brown County, USA.
When did Ellen L. Benight Smith death?
Ellen L. Benight Smith death on 13 Mar 1916 in Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ellen L. Benight Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4572144
Longitude: -88.0992661

Family Members:

Parent

Guy Ross Benight

(1805 - 1864)

Harriet May Benight

(1807 - 1880)

Spouse

Sgt Harvey Smith Jr.

(1843 - 1931)

Siblings

Alvira Josaphine Benight Moore

(1828 - 1854)

Margaret L. Benight Hewitt

(1837 - 1928)

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