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Thomas Smith

Birth	:	17 Oct 1872 Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Death	:	12 Nov 1943 Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brooklawn Cemetery, Walker, Kent County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0280991, -85.7300034
Plot	:	Row 01, Grave 14
Inscription	:	SMITH THOMAS 1872 - 1943
Description	:	The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa December 09, 1943, Page 2 Thomas Smith Thomas Smith , son of Sam and Elizabeth Smith, was born in Ballymena, Ireland, Oct. 17, 1872, and departed this life at his home in Lacona, Iowa, Nov. 12, 1943, at the age of 71 years and 26 days. He spent his boyhood in Antrim county, Ireland, where he proudly tended the looms, crushed rock for the roads, worked in the iron furnaces, but prided himself most in the building of British ships in Scotland yards. He sailed from Glasgow, Scotland to New York in May,... Read More	The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa December 09, 1943, Page 2 Thomas Smith Thomas Smith , son of Sam and Elizabeth Smith, was born in Ballymena, Ireland, Oct. 17, 1872, and departed this life at his home in Lacona, Iowa, Nov. 12, 1943, at the age of 71 years and 26 days. He spent his boyhood in Antrim county, Ireland, where he proudly tended the looms, crushed rock for the roads, worked in the iron furnaces, but prided himself most in the building of British ships in Scotland yards. He sailed from Glasgow, Scotland to New York in May, 1892. He moved to Gilman, Iowa, where he lived until 1912. In that year he moved to Bethel Chapel community and spent the rest of his life. On Feb. 19, 1895 he was united in marriage to Minnie Mae King of Gilman, Iowa. To this union twelve children were born, Elizabeth Ellen and William James who preceded him in death, David, Tommy and Harry all of Minnesota, John H. of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Martha Arnold, Mrs. Marie Newman, Mrs. Grace Pross, Mrs. Irene Snider, Mrs. Vera Ruble and Mrs. Leota Poush, all of Iowa. Besides his children he is survived by his wife, four sisters, Mrs. Mary Thompson of Marshalltown, Mrs. Martha Moore of Gilman, Mrs. Lizzie Sankey of Independence, and Mrs. Jennie Nelson of Brooklyn; 22 grandchildren, Earl, Everett, Cecil, Gail, Roger, Calvin and Larry Smith, Mrs. Elma Patrick, Orval, Effie, Homer, Kenneth, Keith and Ruby Arnold, Joan and Joyce Newman, Nola Mae, James, Leota Ruth and Thomas Pross, Erma Snider and Herbert Ruble; two great grandchildren, Duane and David Smith, and other relatives and many friends. He united with the Congregational church at Gilman and has always shared in the responsibilities of the church in his community. He sought for his family the enjoyment of physical comfort, health, educational advantages, Christian faith and good citizenship. In his occupation as a farmer, Mr. Smith was a thorough and dependable worker, one who was happy in the things he could do for others. He was determined to the last to love others better than himself. He showed more courage and self-sacrifice than few could realize. In his death the community loses a loyal citizen and the home a devoted husband and a kind and loving father. Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer.

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Thomas Smith's memorial is located at: Brooklawn Cemetery, Walker, Kent County, USA.
When did Thomas Smith death?
Thomas Smith death on 12 Nov 1943 in Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0280991
Longitude: -85.7300034

Family Members:

Spouse

Minnie Mae King Smith

(1877 - 1953)

Children

David Silas Smith

(1896 - 1974)

Elizabeth Ellen “Ellen” Smith

(1898 - 1902)

William James “Willie” Smith

(1906 - 1908)

Harry Roger Smith

(1908 - 1968)

Margaret Irene “Midge” Smith Snider

(1915 - 2001)

Vera Viola Smith Ruble

(1916 - 2014)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.0280991, -85.7300034

2. Holy Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0511017, -85.6992035

3. Holy Cross Cemetery
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7. Washington Park Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 42.9944000, -85.7007980

8. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0288890, -85.6705560

10. Alpine Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0724983, -85.7285995

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13. Saur-Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0738890, -85.7569440

14. Grand Rapids Veterans Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0182915, -85.6588898

15. Saint Pauls Anglican Church Columbarium
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9711200, -85.7321700

16. Pine Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0757700, -85.6827600

17. Second Congregational UCC Memorial Garden
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0032900, -85.6549900

18. Saint Andrews Episcopal Gardens
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0142030, -85.6430840

19. Marne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0309810, -85.8238630

20. Fairplains Cemetery
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0005989, -85.6421967

21. Rosedale Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 42.9721160, -85.7876870

22. Gerald R Ford Museum
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9668140, -85.6771000

23. Garden of the Pines
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0422710, -85.6279260

24. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Grand Rapids, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9634200, -85.6633300