Francis Emory Goldsmith

GOLDSMITH

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/16/2014 at 16:19:25

LECLAIRE’S VETERAN RIVER MAN DIES HERE

F. E. Goldsmith, Well-Known Resident of Community, Is Summoned.

Francis E. Goldsmith, veteran river man and former well known resident of LeClaire, passed away at his home, 1312 Carey Avenue, this city, at 2:30 this morning. He was one of the early river men in this community and along the river he had hosts of friends in towns where he had stopped at various times.

While a resident of LeClaire, he was prominent in its civic life and was a charter member of its Masonic lodge. He was also a member of Fraternal Aid Union, this city. Since coming here, he has conducted a grocery store at his home on Carey Avenue.

He is survived by his wife; a son, H. F. Goldsmith, a daughter, Miss Edna Goldsmith; a step-son, S. F. Rossitar; a brother, Clarence L. Goldsmith, of Lyons, Iowa; and two sisters, both of Seattle, Wash.

The remains have been taken to the Horrigan funeral parlors, where they lie in state, and may be viewed by friends.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Horrigan undertaking parlors; with Rev. C. R. Neel officiating. Interment will take place in the LeClaire cemetery.

Source: The Davenport Democrat & Leader, Davenport, Ia., 17 Jan 1921, p. 12.

F. GOLDSMITH, STEAMBOATMAN, TAKEN IN DEATH

Francis Emory Goldsmith, veteran steamboat man of Davenport and vicinity, died this morning at the home, 1312 Carey Avenue. He was born in LeClaire, Ia., December 16, 1848, and lived in that place until 1890 when he was united in marriage to Mrs. R. L. Rossiter at Canton, Mo. He was connected with the steamboat business for over 55 years and since his retirement from that line of endeavor, had conducted a grocery store in Davenport. He was a member of the Christian Church, of the Fraternal Aid Union, and a charter member of the Snow Lodge of Masons of LeClaire.

He is survived by his wife, a son, H. F., a daughter, Edna at home, and a step-son, S. F. Rossiter of Davenport. A brother Clarence L Goldsmith of Lyons, Ia., and two sisters of Seattle, Wash., also survive.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 o’clock from the Horrigan funeral parlors, Rev. C. R. Neel, pastor of the First Christian Church, to officiate. Interment will be in the LeClaire cemetery.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, Ia., 17 Jan 1921, p. 8.

OBITUARY

The Goldsmith Funeral.

Funeral services for the late Francis E. Goldsmith, who passed away at an early hour, Monday morning at the home, 1312 Carey Avenue, were held Tuesday afternoon from the A. E. Horrigan and son funeral parlors. Rev. C. R. Neel, pastor of the First Christian church officiated, and six intimate friends were pallbearers.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 19 Jan 1921, p. 15.

Additional note: 1920 Census Davenport City 6 Ward Scott County Iowa, Goldsmith Frances Head 71 Mississippi River Pilot, Rosa Wife 51 Grocery, Harry Son 28 Clerical Work Arsenal, Charles Grandson 1 9/12 none, Edna Daughter 20 none. Source: unknown.