Smith, Marshall E., 1870-1921

SMITH, WEBB

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Date: 11/14/2016 at 18:44:51

From the Rock Valley Bee, March 4, 1921:

MARSHALL SMITH DEAD

Warren A. Smith received a message this Thursday morning advising him of the death of his brother, Marshall Smith, who lived near Canby, Minn. Mr. Marshall Smith suffered a stroke of paralysis Wednesday and died from the effects of it Thursday morning. He was quite well known in Rock Valley and vicinity, having lived on a farm near Inwood for several years before going onto a farm near Canby. He was about 48 years old. Mr. Warren Smith leaves for Canby this Thursday evening to attend the funeral.

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From the Rock Valley Bee, March 18, 1921:

MARSHALL E. SMITH

The following account of the sudden death of Marshall E. Smith, whose death was reported in the last issue of the Bee, is taken from the Canby News:

"Marshall E. Smith was born July 15, 1870, in Cattaraugus county, N.Y. When he was at the age of six years, the family moved to Pocahontas county, Iowa. In 1887 at Ireton, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Laura Webb, who survives him.

To this union were born five children, viz: Guy E., Arthur E., Wesley M., William Warner, and Marian E. Kettleson. All the children survive him except Wesley M. who passed away at the age of 18. Besides his wife and children, there are left to mourn his loss, two brothers and two half sisters and five grandchildren.

Mr. Smith with his family came to this vicinity seven years ago, having purchased a farm near Burr where they have since lived. He was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge of Canby, also of the order of Odd Fellows. He was president of Burr Livestock Shipping Association.

He was a good neighbor and friend. The many who knew him testify to the fact that they enjoyed his friendship and were helped by his generous spirit. His passing was a shock to those about him who had known him as an apparently strong healthy man. To the bereaved family the community tenders its sympathy in this hour of sorrow.

The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. E. P. Linnell, Sunday afternoon, attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends, including large number of Woodmen and Odd Fellows. The service at the grave was in charge of the Modern Woodmen."