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William Smith

Birth	:	11 Apr 1852 County Wicklow, Ireland
Death	:	11 May 1905 Cass County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Rochdale Cemetery, Rochdale, Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, England
Coordinate	:	53.6132698, -2.1833401
Description	:	Son of John Henry Smyth and Catherine Collins of Bally Duff, County Wicklow, Ireland. Obituary: Died: Thursday, May 11, 1905, at his home four miles southwest of Elmwood, after a three week illness of blood poisoning. William Smith, age 53 and 1 month. For ten days death was expected, the fatal symptoms of blood poisoning having developed the attending physicians could give no hope to the family, still it was hoped against hope that something might intervene and if only by a miracle spare to the world, that has such need of such, the life of this good and noble man. But it... Read More	Son of John Henry Smyth and Catherine Collins of Bally Duff, County Wicklow, Ireland. Obituary: Died: Thursday, May 11, 1905, at his home four miles southwest of Elmwood, after a three week illness of blood poisoning. William Smith, age 53 and 1 month. For ten days death was expected, the fatal symptoms of blood poisoning having developed the attending physicians could give no hope to the family, still it was hoped against hope that something might intervene and if only by a miracle spare to the world, that has such need of such, the life of this good and noble man. But it was decreed otherwise and on Thursday afternoon, May 11th, surrounded by wife and children, brothers, sisters, and friends, the dying eyes looked their mate farewell, the laboring heart beat out its faltering dirge, as life slowly and gently ebbed away. Consciousness remained to the very last and although speech was denied him, the eyes of the sick man which followed intelligently every movement, spoke plainly the tender love and the pathetic farewell which rose in vain to his silenced lips. Death has in itself so much grief and heartache, so much of consuming sorrow, that it is impossible for any earthly consideration to soften or subdue the pangs of separation felt by thouse bereaved, yet, if any consolation be possible, the family and friends of Mr. Smith have it in the rembrance of the upright life which has just drawn to a close. Just in all things, honorable beyond the conception of ordinarily honest men, self-sacrificing and unselfish to the last degree, Mr. Smith's name was a synonym among those who knew him of manhood. Someone has said that on honest man is the noblest work of God. When to this great attribute is added all the other virtures which go to make up a noble manhood, gentleness, goodness, generosity, kindness which never wearies, affection wich never fails, we have a character which even death is powerless to subdue. Such was the character of Mr. Smith. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13, at the Elmwood Catholic Church. Rev. Father Brauntz of Palmyra and Rev. J. F. Hennessy of Manley officiating. Rev. Hennessey sang the Requiem High Mass. Father Brauntz preached the funeral sermon in which he paid the highest tribute to Mr. Smith's worth and goodness. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in this part of the country, a great number coming eighteen or twenty miles to be present and pay the last sad tribute of affection and respect to the deceased. Mr. Smith leaves a wife, eleven children, three sisters and five brothers to mourn the loss which is irreplacable. To all, the deepest and most heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended. William Smith was born April 11, 1852 at Bally Duff, Parish of Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland. He came to Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania in April 1873, and moved to Nebraska in 1879. On May 14, 1883 he married Miss Nellie Bourke, and has since lived on the farm southwest of Elmwood, where his death occurred. A FRIEND. Card of Thanks: We desire to take means to thank the many friends for their help and kind words of sympathy during the illness of our husband and father. Especially we wish to thank Geo. Carnahan and Wm. Atchison for their help, and the Elmwood friends for their floral contributions. MRS. SMITH & FAMILY.

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William Smith's memorial is located at: Rochdale Cemetery, Rochdale, Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, England.
When did William Smith death?
William Smith death on 11 May 1905 in Cass County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 53.6132698
Longitude: -2.1833401

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ellen Bourke Smith

(1865 - 1954)

Siblings

Edward Smith

(1854 - 1928)

Children

Catherine Mary Smith Bickert

(1884 - 1943)

Michael J. Smith

(1885 - 1968)

Bridget Cecilia Smith Wall

(1887 - 1969)

John Paul Smith

(1889 - 1959)

William Aloysuis Smith

(1890 - 1978)

Ellen Cecilia Smith Malone

(1892 - 1970)

Joanna Frances Smith Kipper

(1894 - 1991)

Mary Agnes Smith Hinds

(1896 - 1990)

Thomas J. Smith

(1901 - 1951)

Anastatia Teresa Smith McCrory

(1903 - 1959)

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