Nathaniel G. Smith (1925)

LEONARD, OJEDO, SMITH, STEPHENSON

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 12/19/2010 at 16:51:38

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, July 2, 1925
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Nat Smith died at his home in Winterset, just before noon last Thursday. While he had been in failing health for several years, the end came very suddenly. He came to Madison county when 13 years of age, and with the exception of a short time spent in Missouri and South Dakota, the rest of his life was spent in Madison county. He leaves his devoted wife, who was Fanny Stephenson, to whom he was married in 1884 and one daughter, Mrs. Sam Ogedo of Valley Junction. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday, conducted by Dr. LeRoy C. Cooley.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, July 2, 1925
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Nathaniel G. Smith, son of John and Elizabeth Smith was born in Summit, Ken., February 9, 1860. When thirteen years old he came with the family to Madison county, Iowa. They afterwards lived for a short time in Missouri but the rest of his life except for a short time in South Dakota, has been spent in Madison county.

He was married to Fanny Stepheson, September 11, 1884. To this union was born, Mrs. Sam Ogedo of Valley Junction, Ia. They also raised their granddaughter, Mrs. Harry Leonard of Winterset.

He united with the Presbyterian church of Winterset many years ago under the pastorate of Dr. B. E. S. Ely. Later he transferred his membership to Hot Springs, S. D. He was faithful in his church attendance as long as his health would permit. He continued in the faith until the end. His favorite scripture passage and the one he lived in his daily life was as follows: “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets” Matthew 7:12.

He passed away at his home and in the arms of his dearly beloved wife. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Fanny Smith and his daughter, Mrs. Sam Ogedo, also seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother, John Smith, of Thayer, Ia., and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian church, June 28, 1925 with interment in the Rock City cemetery. Dr. LeRoy C. Cooley preached the sermon with the text, Matthew 7:12.
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Coordinator's note: Transcribed as published, daughter's surname is "Ojeda" per her 1919 Madison County Marriage Record.

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