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Sylvester Smith Jr.

Birth	:	7 Mar 1831 Lake County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 1904 Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mitcham General Cemetery, Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-34.9842770, 138.6206900
Description	:	Biographical Review of Henry County, 1906, p. 451 Sylvester Smith, deceased, who carried on general farming in Wayne township, was born March 7, 1831, in Lake county, Ohio, near Cleveland. His paternal grandfather was Edward Smith, a native of New England. The father, Sylvester Smith, was born in Massachusetts and married Lucretia Woodworth, a native of Franklin county, Massachusetts, and a daughter of James and Lucretia Woodworth, who were also natives of New England. Sylvester Smith, whose name introduced this review, accompanied his parents on their various removals, being a youth of about eleven years when the family... Read More	Biographical Review of Henry County, 1906, p. 451 Sylvester Smith, deceased, who carried on general farming in Wayne township, was born March 7, 1831, in Lake county, Ohio, near Cleveland. His paternal grandfather was Edward Smith, a native of New England. The father, Sylvester Smith, was born in Massachusetts and married Lucretia Woodworth, a native of Franklin county, Massachusetts, and a daughter of James and Lucretia Woodworth, who were also natives of New England. Sylvester Smith, whose name introduced this review, accompanied his parents on their various removals, being a youth of about eleven years when the family came to Iowa. He was reared to farm life, assisting in the arduous task of developing and cultivating new land. When his father resigned as postmaster, Mr. Smith was commissioned on the 10th of November, 1858, his papers being signed by Aaron V. Brown, then postmaster general. He held the appointment until July, 1885, when his son, H. K. Smith, because his successor. On the 18th of February 1857, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Delilah J. Coen, who was born in Washington county, Ohio, and attended the common schools of that state. Her parents were William and Rachel (Perry) Coen, the former a native of Wheeler county, Virginia, and the latter of Washington county, Ohio. …..They (Sylvester Jr. and wife Delilah) became the parents of five children. Charles Sumner, born February 2, 1858, is now living in Mount Pleasant. Harry Kirk, born May 27, 1860, is engaged in the implement business at Mount Pleasant. William Edgar, born July 5, 1862, died in 1881, at the age of nineteen years. Francis Irving, born September 19, 1865, died in 1888, at the age of twenty-three years. Rosa Justina, born October 19, 1870, is the wife of Christopher Berry and they reside upon the old homestead. For almost a half a century Mr. and Mrs. Smith traveled life's journey together and their entire married life was passed upon the farm which is still the place of residence of his widow. He lived in the county for sixty-three years and was therefore a witness of almost its entire growth, while in the work of improvement and development he bore an active and helpful part. He was ever a champion of movements for the general good and stood for a high type of citizenship, for honor in business life, and for integrity in all man's relations with his fellow men. Mr. Smith died at the home place, February 8, 1904.

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Where is Sylvester Smith Jr.'s memorial?
Sylvester Smith Jr.'s memorial is located at: Mitcham General Cemetery, Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia.
When did Sylvester Smith Jr. death?
Sylvester Smith Jr. death on 8 Feb 1904 in Henry County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Sylvester Smith Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: -34.9842770
Longitude: 138.6206900

Family Members:

Parent

Sylvester Smith Sr.

(1787 - 1863)

Lucretia Catlin Woodworth Smith

(1793 - 1875)

Spouse

Delilah Jane Coen Smith

(1833 - 1922)

Siblings

Dexter Church Smith

(1818 - 1887)

Edward Smith

(1820 - 1882)

Rev Elijah Parsons Smith

(1825 - 1899)

Charles Alvord Smith

(1828 - 1905)

Children

Charles Sumner Smith

(1858 - 1932)

Henry Kirk “Harry” Smith

(1860 - 1931)

William Edgar Smith

(1862 - 1881)

Francis Irving Smith

(1865 - 1888)

Rosa J Smith Berry

(1870 - 1937)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9842770, 138.6206900

2. Mitcham Anglican Cemetery
Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9833600, 138.6213800

3. West Mitcham Primitive Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9858830, 138.6111860

4. Holy Innocents Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9959920, 138.6285020

5. Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: -34.9711133, 138.6135250

6. Saint Columba Anglican Church and Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: -34.9660342, 138.6035832

7. Monastery Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: -34.9639340, 138.6409670

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Coordinate: -34.9956543, 138.5875406

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Coordinate: -34.9978710, 138.5887280

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Coordinate: -34.9615400, 138.6457300

11. Cabra Dominican Convent Graveyard
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Coordinate: -34.9683630, 138.5865340

12. St Marys Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9962720, 138.5754250

13. St George the Martyr Anglican Church
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Coordinate: -34.9534187, 138.5902127

14. St. John's Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -35.0325790, 138.6256800

15. Coromandel Valley Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: -35.0351270, 138.6257440

16. West Terrace Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9340500, 138.5875300

17. St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral
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Coordinate: -34.9287720, 138.6015300

18. St David's Anglican Church
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Coordinate: -34.9356740, 138.6601381

19. Plympton Methodist Cemetery
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20. St. Matthew's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9274120, 138.6443630

21. Coromandel Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: -35.0443000, 138.6267500

22. Upper Sturt Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: -35.0241330, 138.6801340

23. Kensington Norwood Pioneers Park
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