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Chester B. Smith ((1847 - 1912)

SMITH, MILLER

Posted By: Karen Brewer (email)
Date: 1/1/2020 at 21:29:16

The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa
November 14, 1912, Page 4

Obituary of C. B. Smith

Chester B. Smith was born in Cortland county, New York, May 14, 1847; died November 6, 1912, being 65 years, 6 months and 22 days of age. When a young man he moved with his parents to the state of Michigan where afterwards was united in marriage with Harriet Miller, September 17, 1873; then, coming to Iowa, settled on a farm in Liberty township where he has resided until his death - a period of forty years. Seven daughters and one son were born in this union, of which five daughters together with a father and mother have gone on before to welcome him on the other shore to which he spoke of being ready and willing to go. He was converted and united with the United Brethren church during the winter of 1892. He leaves a wife, one son (Arthur) and two daughters, Elsie and Zellia, and an only sister to mourn his departure.

Funeral services were held at the Bethel Chapel by Rev. J. W. Cronk of Lacona. The remains were laid to rest in Bethel cemetery by the side of his father, mother and five daughters.


 

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