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- H. Edward Smith1865 - 1941
- W. Susan Gertrude Dawson1865 - 1904
m. 8 Jul 1902
Facts and Events
| Name[1][2][3] |
Susan Gertrude Dawson |
| Alt Name[2][7] |
Gertrude _____ |
| Gender |
Female |
| Birth[4] |
12 Mar 1865 |
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Marriage |
8 Jul 1902 |
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United Stateshome of the bride's parents, 2086 Gladys Avenue
to Edward Smith |
| Occupation[6] |
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Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois, United StatesTeacher at Winnebago village school. |
| Death[5] |
7 May 1904 |
Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois, United States |
| Burial[5] |
9 May 1904 |
Winnebago Cemetery, Winnebago, Illinois, United States |
References
- ↑ Compiler: Michael Peacock. V51t2403 Bridgeland.FTW. (World Family Tree Download of Volume 51, tree 2403, Dec 13, 2000)
Date of Import: 13 Dec 2000 Gertrude Dawson. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 James Smith Generation Report, in Michael Peacock - The Smiths and McNairs of Campbeltown, Argyllshire
14 Jul 2001.
- ↑ picture of bride & groom, 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.
Caption of wedding photo is "Edward Smith and wife Susan Gertrude"; p. 111 - picture of bride & groom
- ↑ photo of tombstone, 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 .
Edward Smith 1865-1941
Gertrude S his wife 1865 - 1904; p. 112 - photo of tombstone
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 In the Prime of Life, 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.
IN THE PRIME OF LIFE
Death of Mrs. Edward Smith, Jr., After a Long and Painful Illness -- Biographical Sketch and Funeral Services
(handwitten date - 1904)
Mrs. Edward Smith, Jr., departed this life at her home in the village last Saturday evening, May 7, at 5:45 o'clock. She had been rapidly failing for the past two weeks and while it had been known for some time that life with we was at the ebb, yet her death was a great shock to the community.
Mrs. Smith's death was the result of a complication of diseases, and her illness dates back a year ago last March. She had many ups and downs during this time and was a great sufferer but bore it all with courage, cheerfulness and true Christian fortitude. She was conscious up to a few hours before the end.
Miss Gertrude Dawson was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, March 12, 1865, and was thus aged 39 years, i month and 25 days. The family moved to Illinois when she was a young girl and Miss Dawson attended and graduated from the Rockford High School. She taught School in various parts of the state for 16 years, the last 7 being spent in the Winnebago schools, where she had charge of the Intermediate department. On July 8, 1902, she was married at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hance, in Chicago, to Edward Smith, Jr., and has since been really one of us. Surviving her are , besides the husband, her mother, step-father and three sisters, Mrs. Frank Luther and Mrs. Lewis Richardson of Chicago, and Miss Alice Dawson of Winnebago.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Presbyterian church and previous to her affliction was not only actively identified with the work of the church but took a prominent part in the affairs of the Christian Endeavor society. As a school teacher she was unusually successful, and her name is a household word in many homes throughout the community. She was blessed with a sweet and lovable disposition, and her untimely death is a sad blow to the relatives and large circle of friends.
Funeral services were held lst Monday afternoon; 1:30 from the house and 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church. The services were largely attended; the teachers and pupils of the Winnebago school attending in a body. Rev. T. R. White officiated, and using the words, "To Die is Gain," for his text paid an eloquent tribute tp the memory and pure Christian life of the deceased. Several beautiful selections were rendered by Mesdames Newton and Mellen, and the floral tributes, many being from former pupils, were unusually numerous.
Interment was in the Winnebago cemetery and the pall bearers were Messrs. Marien Watson, Joseph Love, Hugh McMichael, Jr., Tom Smith, Hugh Parsons and Will White.
- ↑ 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. 109.
- ↑ William Dawson household, in Stephenson, Illinois, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M593)
23 Jun 1870.
Enumerated as a ret[ail] notion dealer
Name: Gertrude Dawson
Age in 1870: 5
Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1870: Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Freeport
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm Dawson 36
Elisabeth Dawson 32
A A Dawson 11
Ida Dawson 9
Elisabeth Dawson 7
Gertrude Dawson 5
Alice Dawson 2
Willie Dawson 3/12
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