| Birth: | Sep. 15, 1866 | | Death: | Feb. 12, 1920 | 
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Thomas Warren A. Smith, the landscape gardener & retired florist, during a short absence of his wife, asphyxiated himself with gas at his home, 43 Prospect street, Thursday afternoon, between 4 & 5 o'clock. His lifeless body was found by his wife, sitting in a large easy chair . . . [lengthy article] Biddeford Daily Journal. Biddeford, York County, Maine. Friday Evening, February 13, 1920. Page Eight.
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1907. York County [Maine] has many efficient florists & fine conservatories, & among them is T.W.A. Smith whose finely equipped hot houses are at 43 Prospect street & also at 163 Pool street. Mr. Smith is an experienced & practical horticulturist & landscape gardener, & has an unexcelled reputation for the excellence of his work. Palms, ferns, lilies & potted plants are extensively dealt in, & a specialty made of cut flowers for funerals & social functions. Artistic & handsome floral designs are also supplied with prices always reasonable. Orders are taken & delivered for 15 miles around. Capable & experienced help to the number of four are employed, three acres of land & 10,000 square feet of glass occupied.
Mr. Smith was born in Lewiston, and educated in the public schools of Biddeford. He established his present business in 1895, and has built up a large & lucrative business. Mr. Smith is a member of the Masons, I.O.O.F., Encampment and Rebekahs, K. of P. and Red Men and is a past officer in the I.O.O.F. and K. of P. Mr. Smith is highly esteemed as a business man and citizen. Mr. Smith is most ably assisted by his wife who has had 12 years experience, which has made her an expert at her chosen vocation. Biddeford Saco. Kennebunk & Kennebunkport. Souvenir. 1907.
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Besides the three children linked below, there was also a baby girl stillborn on 13 April 1907, as well as a stillborn child born 16 January 1909.
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Parents:
Atwood Frank Smith (1837 - 1907)
Jerusha Marilla Barker Smith (1841 - 1899)
Spouses:
Alice Augusta Stephenson Smith (1868 - 1891)
Eva May Brackett Smith (1874 - 1936)*
Children:
Laurance Morrill Smith (1890 - 1890)*
Thomas Warren Alonzo Smith (1904 - 1959)*
Elizabeth Marilla Smith Henry (1912 - 1932)*
*Calculated relationship
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Laurel Hill Cemetery
Saco
York County
Maine, USA |
Created by: BeNotForgot
Record added: Jun 23, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 27764379 |
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