Family:Edward Smith and Susan Dawson (1)

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Parents: Edward Smith and Elizabeth Holladay
Edward Smith
b. 18 Apr 1865 Seward, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
d. 4 Feb 1941 Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
 
Susan Gertrude Dawson
b. 12 Mar 1865 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
d. 7 May 1904 Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
m. 8 Jul 1902 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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Marriage[1][2] 8 Jul 1902 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United Stateshome of the bride's parents, 2086 Gladys Avenue
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Married in Chicago Tuesday at High Noon -- A Pretty WeddingS1
At high noon on Tuesday occurred the marriage of Mr. Edward Smith, Jr., of this place, to Miss Gertrude Dawson of Chicago, at the home of the latter's parents at 2086 Gladys Avenue.

Rev. T. R. White performed the ceremony, which was witnessed only by the near relatives of the two families.

The house was artistically decorated for the occasion, the bridal party standing in front of a mantle banked with palms, asparagus ferns and carnations.

The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of white brittania mull with lace trimmings and carried a boguet (sic) of bridel (sic) roses.

Immediately following the ceremony, a delightful luncheon of several courses was served.

The bride is a prominent member of the Presbyterian church and for the past several years has been a most successful teacher in the intermediate department of the high school here. She is a young lady who is much admired for her strength of character and goodness of heart and has a large following of friends.

The groom is one of the most prosperous and best known young men in the village, whose industrious habits and sterling worth have won for him much deserved praise.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith will return to Winnebago Saturday, and in a short time will commence housekeeping in a fine new home which has just been completed for them.

(handwritten date - July 8, 1902 - This was a Tuesday, so is probably the wedding date - Rick Moffat)

References
  1. ↑ Ed. Smith, Jr., Married, in Rowley, John D, and Illinois) Winnebago History Writers (Winnebago County. We remember people of our past: based on obituaries from Burrit[t] Seward and Winnebago townships, southwest Winnebago County, Illinois; including the larger communites of Seward and Winnebago and the smaller communities of Alworth, Centerville, Fountaindale, Middle Creek, Wempletown, Westfield Corners or Elida and Twelve Mile Grove. (s.n.], 1994-1997)
    p. 111.
  2. ↑ Wedding Certificate, in Rowley, John D, and Illinois) Winnebago History Writers (Winnebago County. We remember people of our past: based on obituaries from Burrit[t] Seward and Winnebago townships, southwest Winnebago County, Illinois; including the larger communites of Seward and Winnebago and the smaller communities of Alworth, Centerville, Fountaindale, Middle Creek, Wempletown, Westfield Corners or Elida and Twelve Mile Grove. (s.n.], 1994-1997)
    p. 112.

    Witnesses: Alice Dawson Maria E Smith
    Pastor: Thomas R White, Winnebago Presbyterian Church

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