July 10, 1901
Lavina Smith was born in Waynesbury, Medina County, Ohio, May 2 1833, and passed away July 10, 1901, aged 68 years, two months and eight days. She was united in marriage to Peter Smith January 1, 1851. In 1857 they removed to Fayette County, Iowa, and have since resided in the same county.
Mrs Smith united with the Methodist Church Jun 16, 1895, during the Cordner Revival and was a member of the same when she died.
To them were born nine children, five girls and four boys, of whom eight are still living: Julie Orreno, the eldest, wife of David Deflinger, died January 1875; Rhoda A, wife of J P Wiltsie; Frank Smith; May, wife of Noah Perkins; Teressa, wife of C D Van Hoen; Orrin Smith; Bert Smith; Willard Smith and Winnie Rawson, Wife of Charles H Rawson.
Mrs Smith suffered much before her death. It was the privilege of her children to wait upon her during her long sickness. All of the children were with their mother when she died. She leaves a husband, children and many friends to mourn her departure.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Friday morning at eleven o'clock conducted by the pastor Rev Kidder, and internment was made in Taylorsville cemetery.
(Transcribed by the Fayette County Historical Society and provided by Jack Smith)
Lavina Smith was born in Waynesbury, Medina County, Ohio, May 2 1833, and passed away July 10, 1901, aged 68 years, two months and eight days. She was united in marriage to Peter Smith January 1, 1851. In 1857 they removed to Fayette County, Iowa, and have since resided in the same county.
Mrs Smith united with the Methodist Church Jun 16, 1895, during the Cordner Revival and was a member of the same when she died.
To them were born nine children, five girls and four boys, of whom eight are still living: Julie Orreno, the eldest, wife of David Deflinger, died January 1875; Rhoda A, wife of J P Wiltsie; Frank Smith; May, wife of Noah Perkins; Teressa, wife of C D Van Hoen; Orrin Smith; Bert Smith; Willard Smith and Winnie Rawson, Wife of Charles H Rawson.
Mrs Smith suffered much before her death. It was the privilege of her children to wait upon her during her long sickness. All of the children were with their mother when she died. She leaves a husband, children and many friends to mourn her departure.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Friday morning at eleven o'clock conducted by the pastor Rev Kidder, and internment was made in Taylorsville cemetery.
(Transcribed by the Fayette County Historical Society and provided by Jack Smith)
July 10, 1901
Lavina Smith was born in Waynesbury, Medina County, Ohio, May 2 1833, and passed away July 10, 1901, aged 68 years, two months and eight days. She was united in marriage to Peter Smith January 1, 1851. In 1857 they removed to Fayette County, Iowa, and have since resided in the same county.
Mrs Smith united with the Methodist Church Jun 16, 1895, during the Cordner Revival and was a member of the same when she died.
To them were born nine children, five girls and four boys, of whom eight are still living: Julie Orreno, the eldest, wife of David Deflinger, died January 1875; Rhoda A, wife of J P Wiltsie; Frank Smith; May, wife of Noah Perkins; Teressa, wife of C D Van Hoen; Orrin Smith; Bert Smith; Willard Smith and Winnie Rawson, Wife of Charles H Rawson.
Mrs Smith suffered much before her death. It was the privilege of her children to wait upon her during her long sickness. All of the children were with their mother when she died. She leaves a husband, children and many friends to mourn her departure.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Friday morning at eleven o'clock conducted by the pastor Rev Kidder, and internment was made in Taylorsville cemetery.
(Transcribed by the Fayette County Historical Society and provided by Jack Smith)
Lavina Smith was born in Waynesbury, Medina County, Ohio, May 2 1833, and passed away July 10, 1901, aged 68 years, two months and eight days. She was united in marriage to Peter Smith January 1, 1851. In 1857 they removed to Fayette County, Iowa, and have since resided in the same county.
Mrs Smith united with the Methodist Church Jun 16, 1895, during the Cordner Revival and was a member of the same when she died.
To them were born nine children, five girls and four boys, of whom eight are still living: Julie Orreno, the eldest, wife of David Deflinger, died January 1875; Rhoda A, wife of J P Wiltsie; Frank Smith; May, wife of Noah Perkins; Teressa, wife of C D Van Hoen; Orrin Smith; Bert Smith; Willard Smith and Winnie Rawson, Wife of Charles H Rawson.
Mrs Smith suffered much before her death. It was the privilege of her children to wait upon her during her long sickness. All of the children were with their mother when she died. She leaves a husband, children and many friends to mourn her departure.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Friday morning at eleven o'clock conducted by the pastor Rev Kidder, and internment was made in Taylorsville cemetery.
(Transcribed by the Fayette County Historical Society and provided by Jack Smith)
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