George Edward Smart was the son of William Henry Smart and Emily A Jenness.
On 08 Feb 1905 he married Shirley Parsons of Kittery. Shirley was born 31 July 1885, daughter of John & Annie (Blaney) Parsons. She died on 22 June 1949.
George and Shirley were the parents of:
Mildred P who married Horace "Hod" Billings
John W who married Anna Clark
Shirley Ann who married Frank Fate
Per newspaper accounts he was, in 1926, a constable in Kittery, Maine. According to the 1930 census he was the proprietor of a laundry in Kittery.
George was the first Police Chief for the Town of Kittery, Maine and held that position for 22 years, retiring at the age of 70 in 1952.
He enjoyed playing cribbage and was claimant to the York County Cribbage title. He had a long standing rivalry with the Court Recorder who, at times, would beat him.
George was well known for assisting the needy around Christmas time, often using his own money to feed and shelter those less fortunate. In 1954 the Selectmen changed the name of the Christmas Fund, which George headed fror 37 years, to the George Smart Santa Fund to honor him and to continue his legacy. He also headed, for many years, the March of Dimes drive in Kittery.
The Kittery Lions Club sponsored a retirement reception for him and when he was presented with a new automobile, he couldn't believe a new car awaited him outside the Frisbee school and had to be escorted, his eyes brimming with tears, outside to see his shiny gift. He first refused to accept the keys to the car, but later changed his mind.
The police cap and badge which he turned in when he resigned due to poor health, was returned to him by the selectmen.
On the day of his funeral, merchants closed their businesses in order to attend his service. Also in attendance were delegations from local, county and state police departments, town officials, the Lion's Club, represenatives of every civic organization in the town and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
The Portsmouth High School, Class of 1952, dedicated their yearbook to George (see page 2 of photos)
The Epitaph on his headstone reads: He who loves his fellow man is loving God the holiest way he can
Sadly, I never knew George, who was my first cousin twice removed, but wish I had. I was fortunate to know his daughter, Mildred, and I can see why she was such a loving, caring, kind person.
Many thanks to the Kittery Maine Police Department for allowing me to use the photos of George from their website.
George Edward Smart was the son of William Henry Smart and Emily A Jenness.
On 08 Feb 1905 he married Shirley Parsons of Kittery. Shirley was born 31 July 1885, daughter of John & Annie (Blaney) Parsons. She died on 22 June 1949.
George and Shirley were the parents of:
Mildred P who married Horace "Hod" Billings
John W who married Anna Clark
Shirley Ann who married Frank Fate
Per newspaper accounts he was, in 1926, a constable in Kittery, Maine. According to the 1930 census he was the proprietor of a laundry in Kittery.
George was the first Police Chief for the Town of Kittery, Maine and held that position for 22 years, retiring at the age of 70 in 1952.
He enjoyed playing cribbage and was claimant to the York County Cribbage title. He had a long standing rivalry with the Court Recorder who, at times, would beat him.
George was well known for assisting the needy around Christmas time, often using his own money to feed and shelter those less fortunate. In 1954 the Selectmen changed the name of the Christmas Fund, which George headed fror 37 years, to the George Smart Santa Fund to honor him and to continue his legacy. He also headed, for many years, the March of Dimes drive in Kittery.
The Kittery Lions Club sponsored a retirement reception for him and when he was presented with a new automobile, he couldn't believe a new car awaited him outside the Frisbee school and had to be escorted, his eyes brimming with tears, outside to see his shiny gift. He first refused to accept the keys to the car, but later changed his mind.
The police cap and badge which he turned in when he resigned due to poor health, was returned to him by the selectmen.
On the day of his funeral, merchants closed their businesses in order to attend his service. Also in attendance were delegations from local, county and state police departments, town officials, the Lion's Club, represenatives of every civic organization in the town and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
The Portsmouth High School, Class of 1952, dedicated their yearbook to George (see page 2 of photos)
The Epitaph on his headstone reads: He who loves his fellow man is loving God the holiest way he can
Sadly, I never knew George, who was my first cousin twice removed, but wish I had. I was fortunate to know his daughter, Mildred, and I can see why she was such a loving, caring, kind person.
Many thanks to the Kittery Maine Police Department for allowing me to use the photos of George from their website.
