Hiram C. Smith (1909)

CROW, MARTIN, SMITH

Posted By: Kent Transier
Date: 3/25/2007 at 11:54:23

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, August 12, 1909
Page 1

Obituary

On Monday night of this week, one of our old neighbors passed away. Hiram C. Smith was among the few men who had lived in this county more than half a century. He was born in Euphratah, Fulton county, N. W., June 15, 1825, immigrated to this town in 1854 and has since lived in the old homestead on the Council Bluffs road, seven miles west of Winterset. March 31st, 1858 he was married to Mahala Jane Hart of Webster township who survives him. Two daughters also remain, Mrs. John Martin of Winterset and Mrs. A. D. Crow of Hebron.

The death of Mr. Smith reminds us of the hospitality of pioneer days. His place was known as the “Seven Mile House” and was often filled to overflowing with travelers on that prominent trail. This trait of character is well known to all who have ever visited the family.

The end came quickly like the flickering of a candle and the spirit departed peacefully and prayerfully. The funeral took place at 10 a. m. Wednesday, conducted by the son of an old neighbor, Rev. Ira T. hawk of Kansas City. Many relatives and friends followed the bier to the Wight cemetery.
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Same paper, same page...

ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES AWAY

Hiram C. Smith, Early Settler of Webster Township, Is Called

Hiram C. Smith, one of the pioneers of Madison county, passed away Monday at his home seven miles west of Winterset on the Bluffs road. He had been in failing health for several years but his last illness was brief and his death unexpected. Mr. Smith was one of the pioneers of this county. He came here from New York state in 1854 an entered from the government the farm where he died and which had been his home for 55 years. His wife and two daughters, Mrs. J. S. Martin of Winterset and Mrs. A. D. Crow of Webster survive him.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, August 12, 1909
Page 3

Another Pioneer Gone

On last Monday at his home in Webster township occurred the death of Hiram Smith one of our old and respected pioneers. Mr. Smith came to Madison County in 1852 and has been a resident of the county ever since. He was 85 years of age. The funeral occurred from the home on Wednesday conducted by Rev. Ira Hawk, of Kansas City, Mo., and interment was made in the Wight cemetery.

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