Phelps "Shep" Smith was married to Sarah Jane "Sally" Brownlow Smith, daughter of James Minton Brownlow and Jane Dunavant Brownlow, of Tennessee.
He is buried in the Leagueville Cemetery according to Brownlow Family History written by Mairl Vivien Brownlow Kirk, daughter of Edward Isaac Brownlow, brother-in-law of Phelps Smith.
Judge J. R. Blades composed the following upon his death: Mr. P. Smith, familiarly known as "Shep" Smith, was a conspicous and picturesque figure in Henderson Co. for the past twenty years. He was born March 31, 1848 in Giles Co. Tennessee. On December 30, 1868, just before reaching his 21st year, he married Miss Sarah Jane "Sally" Brownlow, a most estimable young lady who, for 33 years shared his joys and sorrows, brightened and cheered him in life and now in her sorrow blessed his memory for his goodness of heart, gentleness of spirit and loving, kind and tender regard ever manifested to her and all who came in touch with him.
After his marriage he lived in the state of his birth until 1880, at which time he moved to Texas, settling in Leagueville, Henderson Co. where he lived for over 22 years, departing this life on the 4th day of February, 1902. His wife and eight children survive him, three of his children having preceded him in their journey to the home of the blest in heaven.
Col. Gaines C. Smith, father of Mr. P. Smith, still lives in his ripe and honored old age in Alabama. He is a veteran of two wars having served with marked distinction in the Mexican War and again in the Civil War under the Stars & Bars. His valor, gallantry and bravery were so conspicous he rose from the ranks of a Private to the position of Colonel.
Mr. "Shep" Smith was one of Natures true noblemen. In the vicissitudes of life in all it's departments he did his part bravely, nobly. A grand man, a good man, he could not do a little or mean trick or an ignoble thing. As a citizen he measured up to the standard and his conduct and actions were worthy of emulation; zealous of his country's honor, her past greatness and hopeful future, he bore her burdens un-complainingly and shared her prosperity with gladness, glory with pride and not forgetful that his first duty to his state required careful selection of the best to make and minister laws teaching the youth around him to love and honor the brave, the good and true in public life.
Devoting his life to farming, he rebelled not at it's hardships and privations, but gloried in it's substantial comforts and hardy independence.
A consistent and worthy member of the Baptist Church, he practiced practical Christianity and rejoiced in seeing all of his children but the two youngest embrace the Church and live in it's fold.
The home life of husband and proud father was the best of his life and the fruit borne from it is the refined, cultural and intellectual boys and girls that survive him, monuments of his own chaste, pure life, Prof. B. P. Smith, his son, being among the advanced of Henderson Co. school teachers.
Mr. Smith lived well and died well and the community in which he lived so long bears testimony of his exemplary, useful and active life by the love and esteem they bore him while living and memory for him they will ever weep sweet and green.
The dear wife and children so sorely afflicted by the dread calamity are sustained by the thought that the community mourns with them and regret the passing of this upright Christian gentleman who made life better by his sojourn, who dispelled the gloom and brought brightness and cheer throughout the circle of his influence.
May the blessings of our all wise and gracious Father be upon each member of the family and the community who loved and lost so much.
Two children are said to have died in Tennessee.
He is buried in the Leagueville Cemetery according to Brownlow Family History written by Mairl Vivien Brownlow Kirk, daughter of Edward Isaac Brownlow, brother-in-law of Phelps Smith.
Judge J. R. Blades composed the following upon his death: Mr. P. Smith, familiarly known as "Shep" Smith, was a conspicous and picturesque figure in Henderson Co. for the past twenty years. He was born March 31, 1848 in Giles Co. Tennessee. On December 30, 1868, just before reaching his 21st year, he married Miss Sarah Jane "Sally" Brownlow, a most estimable young lady who, for 33 years shared his joys and sorrows, brightened and cheered him in life and now in her sorrow blessed his memory for his goodness of heart, gentleness of spirit and loving, kind and tender regard ever manifested to her and all who came in touch with him.
After his marriage he lived in the state of his birth until 1880, at which time he moved to Texas, settling in Leagueville, Henderson Co. where he lived for over 22 years, departing this life on the 4th day of February, 1902. His wife and eight children survive him, three of his children having preceded him in their journey to the home of the blest in heaven.
Col. Gaines C. Smith, father of Mr. P. Smith, still lives in his ripe and honored old age in Alabama. He is a veteran of two wars having served with marked distinction in the Mexican War and again in the Civil War under the Stars & Bars. His valor, gallantry and bravery were so conspicous he rose from the ranks of a Private to the position of Colonel.
Mr. "Shep" Smith was one of Natures true noblemen. In the vicissitudes of life in all it's departments he did his part bravely, nobly. A grand man, a good man, he could not do a little or mean trick or an ignoble thing. As a citizen he measured up to the standard and his conduct and actions were worthy of emulation; zealous of his country's honor, her past greatness and hopeful future, he bore her burdens un-complainingly and shared her prosperity with gladness, glory with pride and not forgetful that his first duty to his state required careful selection of the best to make and minister laws teaching the youth around him to love and honor the brave, the good and true in public life.
Devoting his life to farming, he rebelled not at it's hardships and privations, but gloried in it's substantial comforts and hardy independence.
A consistent and worthy member of the Baptist Church, he practiced practical Christianity and rejoiced in seeing all of his children but the two youngest embrace the Church and live in it's fold.
The home life of husband and proud father was the best of his life and the fruit borne from it is the refined, cultural and intellectual boys and girls that survive him, monuments of his own chaste, pure life, Prof. B. P. Smith, his son, being among the advanced of Henderson Co. school teachers.
Mr. Smith lived well and died well and the community in which he lived so long bears testimony of his exemplary, useful and active life by the love and esteem they bore him while living and memory for him they will ever weep sweet and green.
The dear wife and children so sorely afflicted by the dread calamity are sustained by the thought that the community mourns with them and regret the passing of this upright Christian gentleman who made life better by his sojourn, who dispelled the gloom and brought brightness and cheer throughout the circle of his influence.
May the blessings of our all wise and gracious Father be upon each member of the family and the community who loved and lost so much.
Two children are said to have died in Tennessee.
Phelps "Shep" Smith was married to Sarah Jane "Sally" Brownlow Smith, daughter of James Minton Brownlow and Jane Dunavant Brownlow, of Tennessee.
He is buried in the Leagueville Cemetery according to Brownlow Family History written by Mairl Vivien Brownlow Kirk, daughter of Edward Isaac Brownlow, brother-in-law of Phelps Smith.
Judge J. R. Blades composed the following upon his death: Mr. P. Smith, familiarly known as "Shep" Smith, was a conspicous and picturesque figure in Henderson Co. for the past twenty years. He was born March 31, 1848 in Giles Co. Tennessee. On December 30, 1868, just before reaching his 21st year, he married Miss Sarah Jane "Sally" Brownlow, a most estimable young lady who, for 33 years shared his joys and sorrows, brightened and cheered him in life and now in her sorrow blessed his memory for his goodness of heart, gentleness of spirit and loving, kind and tender regard ever manifested to her and all who came in touch with him.
After his marriage he lived in the state of his birth until 1880, at which time he moved to Texas, settling in Leagueville, Henderson Co. where he lived for over 22 years, departing this life on the 4th day of February, 1902. His wife and eight children survive him, three of his children having preceded him in their journey to the home of the blest in heaven.
Col. Gaines C. Smith, father of Mr. P. Smith, still lives in his ripe and honored old age in Alabama. He is a veteran of two wars having served with marked distinction in the Mexican War and again in the Civil War under the Stars & Bars. His valor, gallantry and bravery were so conspicous he rose from the ranks of a Private to the position of Colonel.
Mr. "Shep" Smith was one of Natures true noblemen. In the vicissitudes of life in all it's departments he did his part bravely, nobly. A grand man, a good man, he could not do a little or mean trick or an ignoble thing. As a citizen he measured up to the standard and his conduct and actions were worthy of emulation; zealous of his country's honor, her past greatness and hopeful future, he bore her burdens un-complainingly and shared her prosperity with gladness, glory with pride and not forgetful that his first duty to his state required careful selection of the best to make and minister laws teaching the youth around him to love and honor the brave, the good and true in public life.
Devoting his life to farming, he rebelled not at it's hardships and privations, but gloried in it's substantial comforts and hardy independence.
A consistent and worthy member of the Baptist Church, he practiced practical Christianity and rejoiced in seeing all of his children but the two youngest embrace the Church and live in it's fold.
The home life of husband and proud father was the best of his life and the fruit borne from it is the refined, cultural and intellectual boys and girls that survive him, monuments of his own chaste, pure life, Prof. B. P. Smith, his son, being among the advanced of Henderson Co. school teachers.
Mr. Smith lived well and died well and the community in which he lived so long bears testimony of his exemplary, useful and active life by the love and esteem they bore him while living and memory for him they will ever weep sweet and green.
The dear wife and children so sorely afflicted by the dread calamity are sustained by the thought that the community mourns with them and regret the passing of this upright Christian gentleman who made life better by his sojourn, who dispelled the gloom and brought brightness and cheer throughout the circle of his influence.
May the blessings of our all wise and gracious Father be upon each member of the family and the community who loved and lost so much.
Two children are said to have died in Tennessee.
He is buried in the Leagueville Cemetery according to Brownlow Family History written by Mairl Vivien Brownlow Kirk, daughter of Edward Isaac Brownlow, brother-in-law of Phelps Smith.
Judge J. R. Blades composed the following upon his death: Mr. P. Smith, familiarly known as "Shep" Smith, was a conspicous and picturesque figure in Henderson Co. for the past twenty years. He was born March 31, 1848 in Giles Co. Tennessee. On December 30, 1868, just before reaching his 21st year, he married Miss Sarah Jane "Sally" Brownlow, a most estimable young lady who, for 33 years shared his joys and sorrows, brightened and cheered him in life and now in her sorrow blessed his memory for his goodness of heart, gentleness of spirit and loving, kind and tender regard ever manifested to her and all who came in touch with him.
After his marriage he lived in the state of his birth until 1880, at which time he moved to Texas, settling in Leagueville, Henderson Co. where he lived for over 22 years, departing this life on the 4th day of February, 1902. His wife and eight children survive him, three of his children having preceded him in their journey to the home of the blest in heaven.
Col. Gaines C. Smith, father of Mr. P. Smith, still lives in his ripe and honored old age in Alabama. He is a veteran of two wars having served with marked distinction in the Mexican War and again in the Civil War under the Stars & Bars. His valor, gallantry and bravery were so conspicous he rose from the ranks of a Private to the position of Colonel.
Mr. "Shep" Smith was one of Natures true noblemen. In the vicissitudes of life in all it's departments he did his part bravely, nobly. A grand man, a good man, he could not do a little or mean trick or an ignoble thing. As a citizen he measured up to the standard and his conduct and actions were worthy of emulation; zealous of his country's honor, her past greatness and hopeful future, he bore her burdens un-complainingly and shared her prosperity with gladness, glory with pride and not forgetful that his first duty to his state required careful selection of the best to make and minister laws teaching the youth around him to love and honor the brave, the good and true in public life.
Devoting his life to farming, he rebelled not at it's hardships and privations, but gloried in it's substantial comforts and hardy independence.
A consistent and worthy member of the Baptist Church, he practiced practical Christianity and rejoiced in seeing all of his children but the two youngest embrace the Church and live in it's fold.
The home life of husband and proud father was the best of his life and the fruit borne from it is the refined, cultural and intellectual boys and girls that survive him, monuments of his own chaste, pure life, Prof. B. P. Smith, his son, being among the advanced of Henderson Co. school teachers.
Mr. Smith lived well and died well and the community in which he lived so long bears testimony of his exemplary, useful and active life by the love and esteem they bore him while living and memory for him they will ever weep sweet and green.
The dear wife and children so sorely afflicted by the dread calamity are sustained by the thought that the community mourns with them and regret the passing of this upright Christian gentleman who made life better by his sojourn, who dispelled the gloom and brought brightness and cheer throughout the circle of his influence.
May the blessings of our all wise and gracious Father be upon each member of the family and the community who loved and lost so much.
Two children are said to have died in Tennessee.
Family Members
Siblings
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Mary Ann Smith Toone
1846–1923
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Hattie D. Smith Croney
1849–1944
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Milton Long Smith
1853–1953
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Matilda Jane "Janie" Smith Cates
1855–1953
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Margaret Johnson Smith Tucker
1860–1954
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Emma Thomas Smith Marable
1866–1965
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Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Smith
1871–1960
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Ida Jackson Smith Davis
1873–1940
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Alice Smith Davis
1878–1957
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Bedford Forrest Smith
1885–1917
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Ewell Smith
1892–1933
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