Thompson's death record from Clinton, Illinois states that he was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In the 1870 census, Thompson J. is listed as being a saloon keeper. The worth of his estate and property is estimated at $6,300. Thompson's mother Elizabeth (Hart) Smith is also listed as living with him. The estimated worth of her personal property is $3,800. There is also a domestic servant listed in the census by the name of Cornelia Harper.
1880 census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
T. S. SMITH Self M Male W 59 IL Salloon Keeper KY VA
Martha A. SMITH Wife M Female W 58 IL Keeps House IL IL
--Brian McLaughlin
NEWSPAPER OBIT
Clinton Public
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, July 2, 1880
SUDDEN DEATH.
Thompson S. SMITH died at his home in this city on Wednesday Morning about six o'clock. As was his custom, he came up town at an early hour to open his saloon. He complained to his bar-keeper that he was not feeling well, and said that he would go home and lie down awhile and probably that would set him all right. Before going home the bar-keeper poured him out a glass of liquor, and as Mr. Smith was about to drink it he was seized with a fit of coughing which almost choked him. Setting the untasted liquor down on the bar, he said he would not drink it, and he then went home. Arriving at his house, he told his daughter-in-law that he was not feeling well and that he would go to his bedroom and lie down till breakfast was ready. Mr. Smith went to his room, partially undressed himself and went to bed. In less than half an hour from that time Ed SMITH went up to the room to see if his father was any better. He opened the door and called him and, receiving no answer, he went to the bedside and found his father dead. The indications are the Mr. Smith died within a few minutes after going to his room.
It was deemed advisable, in view of the suddenness of Mr. Smith's death, that an inquest be held. In the absence of coroner Ely, A. J. Richey, a Justice of the Peace, summoned a jury and proceeded to the house. Dr. Goodbrake, foreman of the jury, examined the body, and gave it as his professional opinion that deceased "came to his death by determination of blood to the brain, produced by coughing and the strangulation by phlegm in the throat, resulting in apoplexy," and the jury rendered a verdict accordingly.
Mrs. SMITH was in Warrenton, Mo., visiting her daughter, and the sad news was sent her by telegram. She arrived at home yesterday.
Thompson S. Smith was born in Sangamon county. He came to this county about the year 1848, and settled on the farm now owned by B. L. Chenoweth. His father, who was a local preacher in the M. E. Church, also came to this county at the same time and bought the farm now owned by D. H. Hampleman. "Thomps," as he was familiarly called, remained on the Chenoweth farm for some twelve or fifteen years, when he sold it and came into Clinton to live. For awhile he owned a furniture store, which he afterward sold and then went into the livery business. In 1870 he opened a drinking and billiard saloon, which he kept in conjunction with the livery business. Down to this time Thomps was considered to be in fair circumstances, and he stood as well in the community as any citizen of Clinton. He had a warm, generous heart, and was always liberal in giving to those less fortunate than himself. On the 6th of July, 1874, his livery stable was destroyed by fire, and Thomps's loss was very heavy. This was the beginning of his unfortunate days. He then devoted himself to the saloon business, in which he continued, excepting during the two years of anti-license, till the morning of his death. Poor Thomps is dead. Let us remember only the good in his life.
In the 1870 census, Thompson J. is listed as being a saloon keeper. The worth of his estate and property is estimated at $6,300. Thompson's mother Elizabeth (Hart) Smith is also listed as living with him. The estimated worth of her personal property is $3,800. There is also a domestic servant listed in the census by the name of Cornelia Harper.
1880 census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
T. S. SMITH Self M Male W 59 IL Salloon Keeper KY VA
Martha A. SMITH Wife M Female W 58 IL Keeps House IL IL
--Brian McLaughlin
NEWSPAPER OBIT
Clinton Public
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, July 2, 1880
SUDDEN DEATH.
Thompson S. SMITH died at his home in this city on Wednesday Morning about six o'clock. As was his custom, he came up town at an early hour to open his saloon. He complained to his bar-keeper that he was not feeling well, and said that he would go home and lie down awhile and probably that would set him all right. Before going home the bar-keeper poured him out a glass of liquor, and as Mr. Smith was about to drink it he was seized with a fit of coughing which almost choked him. Setting the untasted liquor down on the bar, he said he would not drink it, and he then went home. Arriving at his house, he told his daughter-in-law that he was not feeling well and that he would go to his bedroom and lie down till breakfast was ready. Mr. Smith went to his room, partially undressed himself and went to bed. In less than half an hour from that time Ed SMITH went up to the room to see if his father was any better. He opened the door and called him and, receiving no answer, he went to the bedside and found his father dead. The indications are the Mr. Smith died within a few minutes after going to his room.
It was deemed advisable, in view of the suddenness of Mr. Smith's death, that an inquest be held. In the absence of coroner Ely, A. J. Richey, a Justice of the Peace, summoned a jury and proceeded to the house. Dr. Goodbrake, foreman of the jury, examined the body, and gave it as his professional opinion that deceased "came to his death by determination of blood to the brain, produced by coughing and the strangulation by phlegm in the throat, resulting in apoplexy," and the jury rendered a verdict accordingly.
Mrs. SMITH was in Warrenton, Mo., visiting her daughter, and the sad news was sent her by telegram. She arrived at home yesterday.
Thompson S. Smith was born in Sangamon county. He came to this county about the year 1848, and settled on the farm now owned by B. L. Chenoweth. His father, who was a local preacher in the M. E. Church, also came to this county at the same time and bought the farm now owned by D. H. Hampleman. "Thomps," as he was familiarly called, remained on the Chenoweth farm for some twelve or fifteen years, when he sold it and came into Clinton to live. For awhile he owned a furniture store, which he afterward sold and then went into the livery business. In 1870 he opened a drinking and billiard saloon, which he kept in conjunction with the livery business. Down to this time Thomps was considered to be in fair circumstances, and he stood as well in the community as any citizen of Clinton. He had a warm, generous heart, and was always liberal in giving to those less fortunate than himself. On the 6th of July, 1874, his livery stable was destroyed by fire, and Thomps's loss was very heavy. This was the beginning of his unfortunate days. He then devoted himself to the saloon business, in which he continued, excepting during the two years of anti-license, till the morning of his death. Poor Thomps is dead. Let us remember only the good in his life.
Thompson's death record from Clinton, Illinois states that he was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In the 1870 census, Thompson J. is listed as being a saloon keeper. The worth of his estate and property is estimated at $6,300. Thompson's mother Elizabeth (Hart) Smith is also listed as living with him. The estimated worth of her personal property is $3,800. There is also a domestic servant listed in the census by the name of Cornelia Harper.
1880 census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
T. S. SMITH Self M Male W 59 IL Salloon Keeper KY VA
Martha A. SMITH Wife M Female W 58 IL Keeps House IL IL
--Brian McLaughlin
NEWSPAPER OBIT
Clinton Public
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, July 2, 1880
SUDDEN DEATH.
Thompson S. SMITH died at his home in this city on Wednesday Morning about six o'clock. As was his custom, he came up town at an early hour to open his saloon. He complained to his bar-keeper that he was not feeling well, and said that he would go home and lie down awhile and probably that would set him all right. Before going home the bar-keeper poured him out a glass of liquor, and as Mr. Smith was about to drink it he was seized with a fit of coughing which almost choked him. Setting the untasted liquor down on the bar, he said he would not drink it, and he then went home. Arriving at his house, he told his daughter-in-law that he was not feeling well and that he would go to his bedroom and lie down till breakfast was ready. Mr. Smith went to his room, partially undressed himself and went to bed. In less than half an hour from that time Ed SMITH went up to the room to see if his father was any better. He opened the door and called him and, receiving no answer, he went to the bedside and found his father dead. The indications are the Mr. Smith died within a few minutes after going to his room.
It was deemed advisable, in view of the suddenness of Mr. Smith's death, that an inquest be held. In the absence of coroner Ely, A. J. Richey, a Justice of the Peace, summoned a jury and proceeded to the house. Dr. Goodbrake, foreman of the jury, examined the body, and gave it as his professional opinion that deceased "came to his death by determination of blood to the brain, produced by coughing and the strangulation by phlegm in the throat, resulting in apoplexy," and the jury rendered a verdict accordingly.
Mrs. SMITH was in Warrenton, Mo., visiting her daughter, and the sad news was sent her by telegram. She arrived at home yesterday.
Thompson S. Smith was born in Sangamon county. He came to this county about the year 1848, and settled on the farm now owned by B. L. Chenoweth. His father, who was a local preacher in the M. E. Church, also came to this county at the same time and bought the farm now owned by D. H. Hampleman. "Thomps," as he was familiarly called, remained on the Chenoweth farm for some twelve or fifteen years, when he sold it and came into Clinton to live. For awhile he owned a furniture store, which he afterward sold and then went into the livery business. In 1870 he opened a drinking and billiard saloon, which he kept in conjunction with the livery business. Down to this time Thomps was considered to be in fair circumstances, and he stood as well in the community as any citizen of Clinton. He had a warm, generous heart, and was always liberal in giving to those less fortunate than himself. On the 6th of July, 1874, his livery stable was destroyed by fire, and Thomps's loss was very heavy. This was the beginning of his unfortunate days. He then devoted himself to the saloon business, in which he continued, excepting during the two years of anti-license, till the morning of his death. Poor Thomps is dead. Let us remember only the good in his life.
In the 1870 census, Thompson J. is listed as being a saloon keeper. The worth of his estate and property is estimated at $6,300. Thompson's mother Elizabeth (Hart) Smith is also listed as living with him. The estimated worth of her personal property is $3,800. There is also a domestic servant listed in the census by the name of Cornelia Harper.
1880 census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
T. S. SMITH Self M Male W 59 IL Salloon Keeper KY VA
Martha A. SMITH Wife M Female W 58 IL Keeps House IL IL
--Brian McLaughlin
NEWSPAPER OBIT
Clinton Public
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, July 2, 1880
SUDDEN DEATH.
Thompson S. SMITH died at his home in this city on Wednesday Morning about six o'clock. As was his custom, he came up town at an early hour to open his saloon. He complained to his bar-keeper that he was not feeling well, and said that he would go home and lie down awhile and probably that would set him all right. Before going home the bar-keeper poured him out a glass of liquor, and as Mr. Smith was about to drink it he was seized with a fit of coughing which almost choked him. Setting the untasted liquor down on the bar, he said he would not drink it, and he then went home. Arriving at his house, he told his daughter-in-law that he was not feeling well and that he would go to his bedroom and lie down till breakfast was ready. Mr. Smith went to his room, partially undressed himself and went to bed. In less than half an hour from that time Ed SMITH went up to the room to see if his father was any better. He opened the door and called him and, receiving no answer, he went to the bedside and found his father dead. The indications are the Mr. Smith died within a few minutes after going to his room.
It was deemed advisable, in view of the suddenness of Mr. Smith's death, that an inquest be held. In the absence of coroner Ely, A. J. Richey, a Justice of the Peace, summoned a jury and proceeded to the house. Dr. Goodbrake, foreman of the jury, examined the body, and gave it as his professional opinion that deceased "came to his death by determination of blood to the brain, produced by coughing and the strangulation by phlegm in the throat, resulting in apoplexy," and the jury rendered a verdict accordingly.
Mrs. SMITH was in Warrenton, Mo., visiting her daughter, and the sad news was sent her by telegram. She arrived at home yesterday.
Thompson S. Smith was born in Sangamon county. He came to this county about the year 1848, and settled on the farm now owned by B. L. Chenoweth. His father, who was a local preacher in the M. E. Church, also came to this county at the same time and bought the farm now owned by D. H. Hampleman. "Thomps," as he was familiarly called, remained on the Chenoweth farm for some twelve or fifteen years, when he sold it and came into Clinton to live. For awhile he owned a furniture store, which he afterward sold and then went into the livery business. In 1870 he opened a drinking and billiard saloon, which he kept in conjunction with the livery business. Down to this time Thomps was considered to be in fair circumstances, and he stood as well in the community as any citizen of Clinton. He had a warm, generous heart, and was always liberal in giving to those less fortunate than himself. On the 6th of July, 1874, his livery stable was destroyed by fire, and Thomps's loss was very heavy. This was the beginning of his unfortunate days. He then devoted himself to the saloon business, in which he continued, excepting during the two years of anti-license, till the morning of his death. Poor Thomps is dead. Let us remember only the good in his life.
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