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Courtney Smith

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Courtney Smith

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20 May 1916 (aged 39–40)
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
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Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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The Pantagraph - Bloomington(IL) Mon, May 22, 1916

Courtney Smith Dead
Former Resident of Dwight is Fatally Burned at Home in Minneapolis by Exploding Lamp

Dwight, May 21. - (Special) - Courtney Smith, the younger brother of Col. F. L. Smith, was fatally burned Friday night at his home in Minneapolis, Minn., when a kerosene lamp which he was carrying exploded. His clothing caught fire and before assistance could be rendered him he suffered burns from which he died Saturday morning.

The body was shipped to his former home here, where funeral services will be conducted Monday.





The Pantagraph - Bloomington(IL) Mon, May 22, 1916

Courtney Smith Dead
Former Resident of Dwight is Fatally Burned at Home in Minneapolis by Exploding Lamp

Dwight, May 21. - (Special) - Courtney Smith, the younger brother of Col. F. L. Smith, was fatally burned Friday night at his home in Minneapolis, Minn., when a kerosene lamp which he was carrying exploded. His clothing caught fire and before assistance could be rendered him he suffered burns from which he died Saturday morning.

The body was shipped to his former home here, where funeral services will be conducted Monday.





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  • Created by: KaryLou
  • Added: Sep 14, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58669510/courtney-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Courtney Smith (1876–20 May 1916), Find a Grave Memorial ID 58669510, citing Oak Lawn Cemetery, Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by KaryLou (contributor 47140787).