Smith, Ullrich Duncan "U. D." 1876-1947

SMITH, BIDDLECOME

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/4/2015 at 20:44:03

U. D. SMITH RITES HELD THURSDAY

Well Known Farmer Was Killed In Tornado Monday, June 9

Brief mention was made in these columns last week of the death of U. D. Smith in the tornado which destroyed all the buildings on the Smith Brother's farm, north of town, at about 7:00 o'clock on the evening of June 9.

Ullrich Duncan Smith, was born on the old Smith homestead, north of Akron, in Union couty, S.D., July 10, 1876, and was 71 years and 11 months of age at the time of his death. He was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Biddlecome, of Akron, member of a pioneer family here on December 14, 1909. She preceded him in death on July 3, 1912.

U.D. as he was always called by relatives and friends was a lover of all out-door activities and he was especially well known as a hunter and fisherman, and for his general friendliness and socialbility. He farmed in South Dakota and Iowa in the neighborhood of Akron all his life, except for the few years spent in town while his wife was yet living.

He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Boden, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. James Agness, of Akron, and Mrs. H. W. Peterson, of Alcester S. D., and four brothers, Dan, Henry B. Fred and John all of Akron; also by a great many nieces and nephews.

There was a large attendance of relatives and friens at the funeral services held in the First Baptist church in Akron last Thursday afternoon, conducted by te pastor, Rev. Ellis L. Jackson. Mrs. Hugh W. Swift sang. Interment was in Riverside cemetery.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, June 19, 1947
Akron, Iowa