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Jacksonville Journal
October 23, 1894

Robert Smith died Sunday afternoon at his home, 1146 Hardin Ave. Mr. Smith was born in Londonderry, Ireland, 1821 and came to this country in 1834. He settled in Jacksonville with his family in 1860. He made the brick for his home. He had a stroke of paralysis several years ago and died in consequence of a fall. Mr. Smith joined the Reformed Presbyterian Church early in life and at the time of his death was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He had been at church services the Sunday before death came. He leaves behind a wife, 3 daughters and 2 sons.

The funeral occurs at the family residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Jacksonville Daily Journal
October 13, 1908

Mrs. Mary Ann Smith passed away at the family residence, 1146 Hardin Ave, Sunday morning at 9 o’clock at the age of 78 years. Her maiden name was Bonner and she was born in County Cork, Ireland, January 6, 1830 and came to this country when 16 years. She married Robert Smith on November 14, 1849, at St. Louis who preceded her in death a number of years. Mr. Smith used a
run a brickyard in the southern part of the city. Mrs. Smith was a consistent member of the Central Presbyterian Church under the pastorates of Rev. R.W.Allen and Rev. W.W.Harsha and later united with the Westminster Church.

She was a woman loved by all who knew her. She is survived by the following children: Robert Smith of Memphis, Tennessee, Mrs. Mary Lindsay, Mrs. Jennie Lindsay, George Smith, and miss Fannie Smith, all of this city. One son, David, died several years ago.

Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charge of Rev. L.H.Davis and burial will be made in Diamond Grove Cemetery.

Name: Joseph H. Lindsay
Birth Date: abt 1853
Death Date: 2 Dec 1942
Death Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States
Death Age: 89
Gender: Male
Father Name: John B. Lindsay
Mother Name: Margaret
Spouse Name: Mary Ann Smith
FHL Film Number: 1851994