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Mrs Susie Chambers Smyth Collier

Birth	:	26 Oct 1862 Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 1919 Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4019012, -91.4064026
Plot	:	Block 18-00-20
Description	:	She was a charter member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Keokuk, Chapter, and Vice Regent of the State Society. For 10 years she was director of the country club. She was charter member of the Civil League and the Travel Club; Director of the Visiting Nurse Association; member of the Wednesday Reading Club, the Fortnightly Club, and the Woman Whist League. She was president of the Audobon Society of the State of Iowa.(see obituary article) Dhe was married Jan 14, 1886 to her husband. Her mother was Mrs. George B. Smythe. Read More	She was a charter member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Keokuk, Chapter, and Vice Regent of the State Society. For 10 years she was director of the country club. She was charter member of the Civil League and the Travel Club; Director of the Visiting Nurse Association; member of the Wednesday Reading Club, the Fortnightly Club, and the Woman Whist League. She was president of the Audobon Society of the State of Iowa.(see obituary article) Dhe was married Jan 14, 1886 to her husband. Her mother was Mrs. George B. Smythe. At her death, she was survived by: her husband Miss Sallie Smythe, sister, of Keokuk Mrs. John D. Rubidge, sister, of Keokuk Mrs. Samuei Edwards, sister, of Davenport George B.Smythe, Jr., brother, Salt Lake City, Utah Mrs. John Haywood, niece, New York City Samuel Edwards Jr., nephew, of Davenport (see obituary attached) David A. Collier, general manager of Blom-Collier Company, wife, Susan S., resided at 326 Fulton, resident telephone number Hub 8.(1901-2 Keokuk City Directory) Buried on Oct 28, 1919 by Cunningham & Howke Funeral Home. One of the homes of Keokuk which is a center of good cheer and hospitality and whose roof has sheltered at some time or another most of the people worth while who have come to that city, is that of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Collier. Susie Chambers Smythe Collier was born in Keokuk and is the daughter of the late George B. Smythe and Martha M. Chambers. Mr. Smythe moved to Keokuk in 1848 and was for many years a central figure in the business and municipal life of that city; a pioneer to whom Keokuk owes much. He was mayor in 1863, during the exciting times of the Civil War. In the early 70's the city had a debt of $3,000,000 and he was appointed fiscal agent. He went to England in 1875, seeking capital with which to settle the debt. It seemed attempting the impossible, but the city eagerly agreed to let him try it and he achieved the impossible, and by his diplomacy, reduced the debt to a size which the city could handle. He was appointed by Pres. Hayes government director of the Union Pacific. He was on the same financial committee with Russell Sage and Jay Gould. He was a wholesale merchant and at one time owned a fortune. Mrs. Smythe was a woman of such fine character as is seldom seen. She was a pioneer in organizing the Women's Foreign Missionary Society in the Presbyterian church when the voice of women was seldom heard in that denomination. For twenty five years she was superintendent of the primary department of the Sunday school of the First Westminster church. Her whole life was a beautiful exhibition of Christian character. She lived for her family, her church and her God, and the trials and sorrows which came to her life but further refined the pure gold of her character. Susie Smythe was married on Jany. 14, 1886, to David Alexander Collier, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Collier, who were pioneers and prominent citizens of Keokuk. Mr. Collier is president of the firm of Blom, Collier Co., wholesale grocers and a director of the Keokuk National Bank. Mrs. Collier is devoted to her home city and to all its interest. She was a charter member of Keokuk Chapter D. A. R. and is State Vice Regent of Iowa. It was largely through her effort the handsome bronze statue of Chief Keokuk was erected. She is a member of the First Westminster Presbyterian church and of two of its societies. She was president of the first Audubon Society of the State of Iowa. She is president of the Benevolent Union and was a very influential factor in the establishment of the Birge Benevolent Union Home for old women and children. She is a director of the Civic League and for ten years was a director of the Country Club. She is a skillful and scientific whist player and has won trophies at the Whist Congresses. Mrs. Collier is fond of society and it is natural that she should be a leader there as in other things. [The Blue book of Iowa Women, by Winona Evans Reeves, Publ. 1914, Transcribed by Renee Capitanio]

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Mrs Susie Chambers Smyth Collier's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee County, USA.
When did Mrs Susie Chambers Smyth Collier death?
Mrs Susie Chambers Smyth Collier death on 26 Oct 1919 in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.4019012
Longitude: -91.4064026

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

David Alexander Collier

(1861 - 1930)

Siblings

Fannie D Smyth Edwards

(1865 - 1922)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakland Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4019012, -91.4064026

2. Keokuk National Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3980865, -91.4056091

3. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3965000, -91.3802000

4. Blondeau Street Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3937770, -91.3800550

5. Chief Keokuk Gravesite
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4118680, -91.3796460

6. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4249992, -91.4139023

7. Buena Vista Mound Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3875008, -91.4441986

8. Oiler Family Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4034670, -91.4519830

9. Turner Family Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4069000, -91.4551000

10. Little Mound Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4081001, -91.4593964

11. Greenwood Cemetery
Hamilton, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3875008, -91.3494034

12. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Warsaw, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3558006, -91.4085999

13. Riverside Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4411800, -91.3706300

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Hamilton, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4019012, -91.3343964

15. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Summitville, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4533005, -91.4441986

16. Yellow Banks Ranch Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4085999, -91.4863968

17. Alexandria Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3561287, -91.4617386

18. Oakland Cemetery
Warsaw, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3394012, -91.4341965

19. Lee County Poor Farm Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4607910, -91.4487150

20. Lutheran Cemetery
Warsaw, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3375015, -91.4325027

21. Sandusky Cemetery
Sandusky, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4681015, -91.3843994

22. Colvin Pioneer Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4775000, -91.3964000

23. Wythe Congregational Church Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3238983, -91.3728027

24. Wythe Presbyterian Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3319016, -91.3424988