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George Smith

Birth	:	25 Sep 1811 Erie County, New York, USA
Death	:	21 Apr 1900
Burial	:	Holton Cemetery, Holton, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4611015, -95.7583008
Plot	:	Section 2. 2/78
Description	:	George Smith, of this city, departed this life April 21, 1900,. at the age of 88 years, six months and 26 days. He was one of the earliest pioneers of this city and county and has been a prominent factor in their up building and progress, and contributed liberally to all schemes to promote their growth. He was a member of the original town company which laid out the town of Holton, and in an early day had a large interest in real estate in the town limits. He also had a large farm adjoining the town on the north,... Read More	George Smith, of this city, departed this life April 21, 1900,. at the age of 88 years, six months and 26 days. He was one of the earliest pioneers of this city and county and has been a prominent factor in their up building and progress, and contributed liberally to all schemes to promote their growth. He was a member of the original town company which laid out the town of Holton, and in an early day had a large interest in real estate in the town limits. He also had a large farm adjoining the town on the north, a part of which in now incorporated in the city limits, including the site of Campbell University and one or two of the additions. He was for a time president of the Blue Rapids City Bank, and at the time of his death was stock holder in the State Bank of Holton. He was born in Erie county, New York, September 25, 1811. In 1816, his parents moved to Smithville, Mo., where he resided until he came to Kansas. He was twice married, first to Miss Malinda Brown in 1836. Three children were born of that union before she died, in 1839. His second marriage occurred November 5, 1840, to Miss Surrilda Shelton. Nine children have blessed their wedded life, Mrs. G. C. Taylor, living in Texas, is the only remaining child of the first marriage. Those of the second union living are, William S., in Missouri; Mrs. Mary E. Wasson, Rocky Ford, Colo.; Mrs. Sarah F. Miller, of Clay Center, Kan.;, Anson B. of Tacoma, Wash., Walker, Mrs. Eugene Lavely, and Mrs. Ed. E. Birkett, of this city. Mr. Smith joined the M.E. church in 1875 .... On account of his opposition to slavery he was compelled to leave Missouri, and in 1857, came to Kansas, where he manfully and courageously did his part to make this a free state .... his last resting place in the cemetery .... The Holton Recorder, April 26, 1900. ---------- .... Two of his sons, Wm. B. and Humphrey, answered the call for troops at the beginning of the rebellion and enlisted in Co. A, Fifth Regiment, Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. They both served through the war, but the latter died on his way home after being mustered out .... Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dodgion and Miss Eva Whitlock, of Havensville. Mrs. Dodgion is a daughter of the deceased, and Miss Eva Whitlock is a great granddaughter. The Holton Weekly Signal, April 25, 1900.

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George Smith's memorial is located at: Holton Cemetery, Holton, Jackson County, USA.
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George Smith death on 21 Apr 1900 in
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Latitude: 39.4611015
Longitude: -95.7583008

Family Members:

Spouse

Surrilda Shelton Smith

(1817 - 1901)

Children

Walker Smith

(1851 - 1904)

Eugenia Belle Smith Lavely

(1859 - 1937)

Narcissa Smith Birkett

(1863 - 1938)

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