son of Parmenus and Deborah Smallwood
married Mary Frederick October 01, 1856 Macon Co., IL
married Mary Elizabeth Hawes/Haas October 13, 1868Tazewell Co., IL
married Mrs. Mary Harpell-Trimble of Cincinnati August 1877
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JOE SMALLWOOD DEAD
Was Born In This County in The Year 1829
Farmed When A Young Man
Connected With Many Affairs and Made Money
Joseph P. Smallwood, who by reason of his long residence in or near Decatur, was known to most of the oldest residents of Macon county, died at his home, 159 West North street, in this city, at 6:45 a.m., Saturday, November 5. He was 69 years old. His death was caused by kidney trouble, with which he had been afflicted for a long time. A surgical operation was performed last Monday in the hope that his life might be saved, but he continued to grow worse and it has been known for several days that he could not recover. He was born in this county and the greater portion, in fact nearly all, of his life had been spent here.
Mr. Smallwood's parents, Parmenus and Deborah Smallwood, were both born in Virginia and came to Ohio in 1823. In 1824 they moved to Illinois and settled in Macon county, being among the earliest pioneers of the county. Parmenus Smallwood entered 320 acres of land a mile and a half north of Decatur, which he improved and made an excellent farm of. This part of the state was then a wilderness and there were more Indians here than white men. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812 and died in 1850 at the age of 60 years. His wife died in 1877, aged 81 years. To them were born sixteen children. Those who have died are Yanizen B, Yamzen S., George D., John B., Samuel A., James M., Daniel M., Douglas B., Parmenas A., Sarah J., Asbarinah, Gideon P. and Joseph P., the subject of this sketch. The three surviving children of Parmenus Smallwood and wife are Mrs. Elizabeth Rohen, wife of Walter Rohen of DeWitt county; Mrs. Amelia A. Bennett of Kansas and Mrs. Susan Davis, widow of Emanuel Davis.
WENT TO CALIFORNIA
Joseph P. Smallwood was born July 10, 1829 on the home farm a mile and a half north of Decatur. He received his education in a log school and until he was sixteen years of age, he assisted his father on the farm. At the time, he decided to learn the blacksmith trade, but after working at it for five years he decided that there were few blacksmiths getting rich and he decided that he would try something else. In 1850, while the California fever was at its height, Mr. Smallwood made his way overland to that state and spent three years there in a search for the yellow metal. He brought back some gold with him in 1854, but he did not meet with any flattering success. He decided that the surest way to get gold was to dig it out of a farm in Macon county. He farmed very successfully for five years, when he traded his farm for a steam mill. He followed the milling business for about one year.
In October 1857, at Decatur Mr. Smallwood was married to Miss Mary Frederick. The couple became the parents of two children, Effie and Sheridan. The latter died when quite young. The former was married to John B. Lauffer and is also now deceased. Mrs. Smallwood died in 1859. Later Mr. Smallwood was married to Miss Elizabeth Hawes. By the second wife there was only one child, Frank Smallwood, who survives his father. The third wife of Mr. Smallwood was Mrs. Mary Harpell-Trimble of Cincinnati. The wedding occurred in August 1877. She died in October 1880.
In 1870 Mr. Smallwood went into the clothing and tailoring business in the room where Jones and Hall are now located. The firm name was Smallwood and Hudson. They later moved to Prairie street and occupied a room just east of the Decatur Gun company's store. He continued in this business for thirteen years. In the meantime he had bought considerable land in Shelby and Edgar counties and in 1883 he sold out his clothing and tailoring interests and devoted his time to the improvement of his farms.
HIS PROPERTY
(NOTE: The next sentence is typed as presented)Mr. Smallwood was for a number of He was the owner of the famous Aloha years engaged in breeding fast horses. The horse cost him practically nothing, and when sold in 1892 brought Mr. Smallwood $21,000.
In 1885 with later additions Mr. Smallwood built the handsome residence on West North street known as Smallwood flats. He owned real estate in several counties, his property amounting to many hundreds of acres. He recently purchased the Leforgee residence and the house formerly occupied as the Presbyterian parsonage, both of which are just across the street from the Smallwood flats. He also owned a considerable amount of inner city property.
His wealth is estimated at from $100,000 to $125,000.
Besides his sisters and his son, Frank Smallwood, he leaves two nephews, J.B. and Jerome R. Smallwood, and a nieve, Mrs. Jesse Leforgee.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday from the residence. Dr. H.C. Jones will read a sketch of Mr. Smallwood's life, and they body will be laid to rest in Greenwood.
The casket will be open from 11 to 1 o'clock Monday, and friends who so desire may call during these hours.
Daily Review, 6 November 1898
THE DEAD AT REST
Funeral of The Late Joseph Smallwood
Reading of Selections by Dr. T.B. Spalding - Music By the Choir - Burial At Greenwood
The funeral of the late Joseph P. Smallwood was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence on West North street. There was quite a huge attendance of friends. The casket was placed in one of the parlors of the residence and there were several floral designs. The services were very simple and consisted only of the singing of two hymns and the readings of an obituary notice and a short statement as to the feelings of the deceased as to religion.
At 2 o'clock the service opened with the singing of a chant entitled "Almighty One". Dr. T.D. Spalding then arose and fear from a copy of the Evening Republican the obituary printed the day of Mr. Smallwood's death. On concluding Dr. Spalding read from another newspaper an account which he stated Mr. Smallwood before his death had requested he read to show his sentiments in regard to religion. The article was quite a long one. It forbid any religious services being held at the funeral and denounced religion as being a fraud. The author expressed himself as being unable to believe what was taught him when young about there being a God and that had he been raised in the Mohammedan religion his belief in the Koran would have been just as firm as his belief in the Bible, and that the progress of the world advanced with the growth of skepticism. In conclusion the belief was expressed by the unknown author of the article that the world would be better when the people gave up the idea of religion. The choir then sang a hymn entitled "There Is a Wilderness in God's Mercy Like The Wilderness of The Sea," and the ceremonies were concluded. The casket was closed and carried from the house by the pallbearers, who were Reed Spencer, Eli Brenneman, A.J. Danston, J.G. Cloyd, O.B. Gorin and John R. McLean.
The burial took place at Greenwood cemetery, where the remains were quietly laid to rest. As the casket was being lowered, "The Better Land" was ____ by the choir which comprised Miss Beatrice Howard, Mrs. Bert Gher, D.L. Bunn and Bert Gher.
Daily Republican, 7 November 1898
Janice Klafehn
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married Mary Frederick October 01, 1856 Macon Co., IL
married Mary Elizabeth Hawes/Haas October 13, 1868Tazewell Co., IL
married Mrs. Mary Harpell-Trimble of Cincinnati August 1877
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JOE SMALLWOOD DEAD
Was Born In This County in The Year 1829
Farmed When A Young Man
Connected With Many Affairs and Made Money
Joseph P. Smallwood, who by reason of his long residence in or near Decatur, was known to most of the oldest residents of Macon county, died at his home, 159 West North street, in this city, at 6:45 a.m., Saturday, November 5. He was 69 years old. His death was caused by kidney trouble, with which he had been afflicted for a long time. A surgical operation was performed last Monday in the hope that his life might be saved, but he continued to grow worse and it has been known for several days that he could not recover. He was born in this county and the greater portion, in fact nearly all, of his life had been spent here.
Mr. Smallwood's parents, Parmenus and Deborah Smallwood, were both born in Virginia and came to Ohio in 1823. In 1824 they moved to Illinois and settled in Macon county, being among the earliest pioneers of the county. Parmenus Smallwood entered 320 acres of land a mile and a half north of Decatur, which he improved and made an excellent farm of. This part of the state was then a wilderness and there were more Indians here than white men. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812 and died in 1850 at the age of 60 years. His wife died in 1877, aged 81 years. To them were born sixteen children. Those who have died are Yanizen B, Yamzen S., George D., John B., Samuel A., James M., Daniel M., Douglas B., Parmenas A., Sarah J., Asbarinah, Gideon P. and Joseph P., the subject of this sketch. The three surviving children of Parmenus Smallwood and wife are Mrs. Elizabeth Rohen, wife of Walter Rohen of DeWitt county; Mrs. Amelia A. Bennett of Kansas and Mrs. Susan Davis, widow of Emanuel Davis.
WENT TO CALIFORNIA
Joseph P. Smallwood was born July 10, 1829 on the home farm a mile and a half north of Decatur. He received his education in a log school and until he was sixteen years of age, he assisted his father on the farm. At the time, he decided to learn the blacksmith trade, but after working at it for five years he decided that there were few blacksmiths getting rich and he decided that he would try something else. In 1850, while the California fever was at its height, Mr. Smallwood made his way overland to that state and spent three years there in a search for the yellow metal. He brought back some gold with him in 1854, but he did not meet with any flattering success. He decided that the surest way to get gold was to dig it out of a farm in Macon county. He farmed very successfully for five years, when he traded his farm for a steam mill. He followed the milling business for about one year.
In October 1857, at Decatur Mr. Smallwood was married to Miss Mary Frederick. The couple became the parents of two children, Effie and Sheridan. The latter died when quite young. The former was married to John B. Lauffer and is also now deceased. Mrs. Smallwood died in 1859. Later Mr. Smallwood was married to Miss Elizabeth Hawes. By the second wife there was only one child, Frank Smallwood, who survives his father. The third wife of Mr. Smallwood was Mrs. Mary Harpell-Trimble of Cincinnati. The wedding occurred in August 1877. She died in October 1880.
In 1870 Mr. Smallwood went into the clothing and tailoring business in the room where Jones and Hall are now located. The firm name was Smallwood and Hudson. They later moved to Prairie street and occupied a room just east of the Decatur Gun company's store. He continued in this business for thirteen years. In the meantime he had bought considerable land in Shelby and Edgar counties and in 1883 he sold out his clothing and tailoring interests and devoted his time to the improvement of his farms.
HIS PROPERTY
(NOTE: The next sentence is typed as presented)Mr. Smallwood was for a number of He was the owner of the famous Aloha years engaged in breeding fast horses. The horse cost him practically nothing, and when sold in 1892 brought Mr. Smallwood $21,000.
In 1885 with later additions Mr. Smallwood built the handsome residence on West North street known as Smallwood flats. He owned real estate in several counties, his property amounting to many hundreds of acres. He recently purchased the Leforgee residence and the house formerly occupied as the Presbyterian parsonage, both of which are just across the street from the Smallwood flats. He also owned a considerable amount of inner city property.
His wealth is estimated at from $100,000 to $125,000.
Besides his sisters and his son, Frank Smallwood, he leaves two nephews, J.B. and Jerome R. Smallwood, and a nieve, Mrs. Jesse Leforgee.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday from the residence. Dr. H.C. Jones will read a sketch of Mr. Smallwood's life, and they body will be laid to rest in Greenwood.
The casket will be open from 11 to 1 o'clock Monday, and friends who so desire may call during these hours.
Daily Review, 6 November 1898
THE DEAD AT REST
Funeral of The Late Joseph Smallwood
Reading of Selections by Dr. T.B. Spalding - Music By the Choir - Burial At Greenwood
The funeral of the late Joseph P. Smallwood was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence on West North street. There was quite a huge attendance of friends. The casket was placed in one of the parlors of the residence and there were several floral designs. The services were very simple and consisted only of the singing of two hymns and the readings of an obituary notice and a short statement as to the feelings of the deceased as to religion.
At 2 o'clock the service opened with the singing of a chant entitled "Almighty One". Dr. T.D. Spalding then arose and fear from a copy of the Evening Republican the obituary printed the day of Mr. Smallwood's death. On concluding Dr. Spalding read from another newspaper an account which he stated Mr. Smallwood before his death had requested he read to show his sentiments in regard to religion. The article was quite a long one. It forbid any religious services being held at the funeral and denounced religion as being a fraud. The author expressed himself as being unable to believe what was taught him when young about there being a God and that had he been raised in the Mohammedan religion his belief in the Koran would have been just as firm as his belief in the Bible, and that the progress of the world advanced with the growth of skepticism. In conclusion the belief was expressed by the unknown author of the article that the world would be better when the people gave up the idea of religion. The choir then sang a hymn entitled "There Is a Wilderness in God's Mercy Like The Wilderness of The Sea," and the ceremonies were concluded. The casket was closed and carried from the house by the pallbearers, who were Reed Spencer, Eli Brenneman, A.J. Danston, J.G. Cloyd, O.B. Gorin and John R. McLean.
The burial took place at Greenwood cemetery, where the remains were quietly laid to rest. As the casket was being lowered, "The Better Land" was ____ by the choir which comprised Miss Beatrice Howard, Mrs. Bert Gher, D.L. Bunn and Bert Gher.
Daily Republican, 7 November 1898
Janice Klafehn
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thank you Janice
son of Parmenus and Deborah Smallwood
married Mary Frederick October 01, 1856 Macon Co., IL
married Mary Elizabeth Hawes/Haas October 13, 1868Tazewell Co., IL
married Mrs. Mary Harpell-Trimble of Cincinnati August 1877
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JOE SMALLWOOD DEAD
Was Born In This County in The Year 1829
Farmed When A Young Man
Connected With Many Affairs and Made Money
Joseph P. Smallwood, who by reason of his long residence in or near Decatur, was known to most of the oldest residents of Macon county, died at his home, 159 West North street, in this city, at 6:45 a.m., Saturday, November 5. He was 69 years old. His death was caused by kidney trouble, with which he had been afflicted for a long time. A surgical operation was performed last Monday in the hope that his life might be saved, but he continued to grow worse and it has been known for several days that he could not recover. He was born in this county and the greater portion, in fact nearly all, of his life had been spent here.
Mr. Smallwood's parents, Parmenus and Deborah Smallwood, were both born in Virginia and came to Ohio in 1823. In 1824 they moved to Illinois and settled in Macon county, being among the earliest pioneers of the county. Parmenus Smallwood entered 320 acres of land a mile and a half north of Decatur, which he improved and made an excellent farm of. This part of the state was then a wilderness and there were more Indians here than white men. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812 and died in 1850 at the age of 60 years. His wife died in 1877, aged 81 years. To them were born sixteen children. Those who have died are Yanizen B, Yamzen S., George D., John B., Samuel A., James M., Daniel M., Douglas B., Parmenas A., Sarah J., Asbarinah, Gideon P. and Joseph P., the subject of this sketch. The three surviving children of Parmenus Smallwood and wife are Mrs. Elizabeth Rohen, wife of Walter Rohen of DeWitt county; Mrs. Amelia A. Bennett of Kansas and Mrs. Susan Davis, widow of Emanuel Davis.
WENT TO CALIFORNIA
Joseph P. Smallwood was born July 10, 1829 on the home farm a mile and a half north of Decatur. He received his education in a log school and until he was sixteen years of age, he assisted his father on the farm. At the time, he decided to learn the blacksmith trade, but after working at it for five years he decided that there were few blacksmiths getting rich and he decided that he would try something else. In 1850, while the California fever was at its height, Mr. Smallwood made his way overland to that state and spent three years there in a search for the yellow metal. He brought back some gold with him in 1854, but he did not meet with any flattering success. He decided that the surest way to get gold was to dig it out of a farm in Macon county. He farmed very successfully for five years, when he traded his farm for a steam mill. He followed the milling business for about one year.
In October 1857, at Decatur Mr. Smallwood was married to Miss Mary Frederick. The couple became the parents of two children, Effie and Sheridan. The latter died when quite young. The former was married to John B. Lauffer and is also now deceased. Mrs. Smallwood died in 1859. Later Mr. Smallwood was married to Miss Elizabeth Hawes. By the second wife there was only one child, Frank Smallwood, who survives his father. The third wife of Mr. Smallwood was Mrs. Mary Harpell-Trimble of Cincinnati. The wedding occurred in August 1877. She died in October 1880.
In 1870 Mr. Smallwood went into the clothing and tailoring business in the room where Jones and Hall are now located. The firm name was Smallwood and Hudson. They later moved to Prairie street and occupied a room just east of the Decatur Gun company's store. He continued in this business for thirteen years. In the meantime he had bought considerable land in Shelby and Edgar counties and in 1883 he sold out his clothing and tailoring interests and devoted his time to the improvement of his farms.
HIS PROPERTY
(NOTE: The next sentence is typed as presented)Mr. Smallwood was for a number of He was the owner of the famous Aloha years engaged in breeding fast horses. The horse cost him practically nothing, and when sold in 1892 brought Mr. Smallwood $21,000.
In 1885 with later additions Mr. Smallwood built the handsome residence on West North street known as Smallwood flats. He owned real estate in several counties, his property amounting to many hundreds of acres. He recently purchased the Leforgee residence and the house formerly occupied as the Presbyterian parsonage, both of which are just across the street from the Smallwood flats. He also owned a considerable amount of inner city property.
His wealth is estimated at from $100,000 to $125,000.
Besides his sisters and his son, Frank Smallwood, he leaves two nephews, J.B. and Jerome R. Smallwood, and a nieve, Mrs. Jesse Leforgee.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday from the residence. Dr. H.C. Jones will read a sketch of Mr. Smallwood's life, and they body will be laid to rest in Greenwood.
The casket will be open from 11 to 1 o'clock Monday, and friends who so desire may call during these hours.
Daily Review, 6 November 1898
THE DEAD AT REST
Funeral of The Late Joseph Smallwood
Reading of Selections by Dr. T.B. Spalding - Music By the Choir - Burial At Greenwood
The funeral of the late Joseph P. Smallwood was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence on West North street. There was quite a huge attendance of friends. The casket was placed in one of the parlors of the residence and there were several floral designs. The services were very simple and consisted only of the singing of two hymns and the readings of an obituary notice and a short statement as to the feelings of the deceased as to religion.
At 2 o'clock the service opened with the singing of a chant entitled "Almighty One". Dr. T.D. Spalding then arose and fear from a copy of the Evening Republican the obituary printed the day of Mr. Smallwood's death. On concluding Dr. Spalding read from another newspaper an account which he stated Mr. Smallwood before his death had requested he read to show his sentiments in regard to religion. The article was quite a long one. It forbid any religious services being held at the funeral and denounced religion as being a fraud. The author expressed himself as being unable to believe what was taught him when young about there being a God and that had he been raised in the Mohammedan religion his belief in the Koran would have been just as firm as his belief in the Bible, and that the progress of the world advanced with the growth of skepticism. In conclusion the belief was expressed by the unknown author of the article that the world would be better when the people gave up the idea of religion. The choir then sang a hymn entitled "There Is a Wilderness in God's Mercy Like The Wilderness of The Sea," and the ceremonies were concluded. The casket was closed and carried from the house by the pallbearers, who were Reed Spencer, Eli Brenneman, A.J. Danston, J.G. Cloyd, O.B. Gorin and John R. McLean.
The burial took place at Greenwood cemetery, where the remains were quietly laid to rest. As the casket was being lowered, "The Better Land" was ____ by the choir which comprised Miss Beatrice Howard, Mrs. Bert Gher, D.L. Bunn and Bert Gher.
Daily Republican, 7 November 1898
Janice Klafehn
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thank you Janice
married Mary Frederick October 01, 1856 Macon Co., IL
married Mary Elizabeth Hawes/Haas October 13, 1868Tazewell Co., IL
married Mrs. Mary Harpell-Trimble of Cincinnati August 1877
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JOE SMALLWOOD DEAD
Was Born In This County in The Year 1829
Farmed When A Young Man
Connected With Many Affairs and Made Money
Joseph P. Smallwood, who by reason of his long residence in or near Decatur, was known to most of the oldest residents of Macon county, died at his home, 159 West North street, in this city, at 6:45 a.m., Saturday, November 5. He was 69 years old. His death was caused by kidney trouble, with which he had been afflicted for a long time. A surgical operation was performed last Monday in the hope that his life might be saved, but he continued to grow worse and it has been known for several days that he could not recover. He was born in this county and the greater portion, in fact nearly all, of his life had been spent here.
Mr. Smallwood's parents, Parmenus and Deborah Smallwood, were both born in Virginia and came to Ohio in 1823. In 1824 they moved to Illinois and settled in Macon county, being among the earliest pioneers of the county. Parmenus Smallwood entered 320 acres of land a mile and a half north of Decatur, which he improved and made an excellent farm of. This part of the state was then a wilderness and there were more Indians here than white men. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812 and died in 1850 at the age of 60 years. His wife died in 1877, aged 81 years. To them were born sixteen children. Those who have died are Yanizen B, Yamzen S., George D., John B., Samuel A., James M., Daniel M., Douglas B., Parmenas A., Sarah J., Asbarinah, Gideon P. and Joseph P., the subject of this sketch. The three surviving children of Parmenus Smallwood and wife are Mrs. Elizabeth Rohen, wife of Walter Rohen of DeWitt county; Mrs. Amelia A. Bennett of Kansas and Mrs. Susan Davis, widow of Emanuel Davis.
WENT TO CALIFORNIA
Joseph P. Smallwood was born July 10, 1829 on the home farm a mile and a half north of Decatur. He received his education in a log school and until he was sixteen years of age, he assisted his father on the farm. At the time, he decided to learn the blacksmith trade, but after working at it for five years he decided that there were few blacksmiths getting rich and he decided that he would try something else. In 1850, while the California fever was at its height, Mr. Smallwood made his way overland to that state and spent three years there in a search for the yellow metal. He brought back some gold with him in 1854, but he did not meet with any flattering success. He decided that the surest way to get gold was to dig it out of a farm in Macon county. He farmed very successfully for five years, when he traded his farm for a steam mill. He followed the milling business for about one year.
In October 1857, at Decatur Mr. Smallwood was married to Miss Mary Frederick. The couple became the parents of two children, Effie and Sheridan. The latter died when quite young. The former was married to John B. Lauffer and is also now deceased. Mrs. Smallwood died in 1859. Later Mr. Smallwood was married to Miss Elizabeth Hawes. By the second wife there was only one child, Frank Smallwood, who survives his father. The third wife of Mr. Smallwood was Mrs. Mary Harpell-Trimble of Cincinnati. The wedding occurred in August 1877. She died in October 1880.
In 1870 Mr. Smallwood went into the clothing and tailoring business in the room where Jones and Hall are now located. The firm name was Smallwood and Hudson. They later moved to Prairie street and occupied a room just east of the Decatur Gun company's store. He continued in this business for thirteen years. In the meantime he had bought considerable land in Shelby and Edgar counties and in 1883 he sold out his clothing and tailoring interests and devoted his time to the improvement of his farms.
HIS PROPERTY
(NOTE: The next sentence is typed as presented)Mr. Smallwood was for a number of He was the owner of the famous Aloha years engaged in breeding fast horses. The horse cost him practically nothing, and when sold in 1892 brought Mr. Smallwood $21,000.
In 1885 with later additions Mr. Smallwood built the handsome residence on West North street known as Smallwood flats. He owned real estate in several counties, his property amounting to many hundreds of acres. He recently purchased the Leforgee residence and the house formerly occupied as the Presbyterian parsonage, both of which are just across the street from the Smallwood flats. He also owned a considerable amount of inner city property.
His wealth is estimated at from $100,000 to $125,000.
Besides his sisters and his son, Frank Smallwood, he leaves two nephews, J.B. and Jerome R. Smallwood, and a nieve, Mrs. Jesse Leforgee.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday from the residence. Dr. H.C. Jones will read a sketch of Mr. Smallwood's life, and they body will be laid to rest in Greenwood.
The casket will be open from 11 to 1 o'clock Monday, and friends who so desire may call during these hours.
Daily Review, 6 November 1898
THE DEAD AT REST
Funeral of The Late Joseph Smallwood
Reading of Selections by Dr. T.B. Spalding - Music By the Choir - Burial At Greenwood
The funeral of the late Joseph P. Smallwood was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence on West North street. There was quite a huge attendance of friends. The casket was placed in one of the parlors of the residence and there were several floral designs. The services were very simple and consisted only of the singing of two hymns and the readings of an obituary notice and a short statement as to the feelings of the deceased as to religion.
At 2 o'clock the service opened with the singing of a chant entitled "Almighty One". Dr. T.D. Spalding then arose and fear from a copy of the Evening Republican the obituary printed the day of Mr. Smallwood's death. On concluding Dr. Spalding read from another newspaper an account which he stated Mr. Smallwood before his death had requested he read to show his sentiments in regard to religion. The article was quite a long one. It forbid any religious services being held at the funeral and denounced religion as being a fraud. The author expressed himself as being unable to believe what was taught him when young about there being a God and that had he been raised in the Mohammedan religion his belief in the Koran would have been just as firm as his belief in the Bible, and that the progress of the world advanced with the growth of skepticism. In conclusion the belief was expressed by the unknown author of the article that the world would be better when the people gave up the idea of religion. The choir then sang a hymn entitled "There Is a Wilderness in God's Mercy Like The Wilderness of The Sea," and the ceremonies were concluded. The casket was closed and carried from the house by the pallbearers, who were Reed Spencer, Eli Brenneman, A.J. Danston, J.G. Cloyd, O.B. Gorin and John R. McLean.
The burial took place at Greenwood cemetery, where the remains were quietly laid to rest. As the casket was being lowered, "The Better Land" was ____ by the choir which comprised Miss Beatrice Howard, Mrs. Bert Gher, D.L. Bunn and Bert Gher.
Daily Republican, 7 November 1898
Janice Klafehn
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thank you Janice
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Tamzon R. Smallwood Murphy
1808–1835
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George D. Smallwood
1810–1886
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John B. Smallwood
1811–1868
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Samuel A. Smallwood
1813–1887
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James M. Smallwood
1814–1852
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Daniel M. Smallwood
1814–1839
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Amanda A. Smallwood Bennett
1818–1907
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Elizabeth H. Smallwood Roben
1819–1899
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Douglas R. Smallwood
1819–1844
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Parmenius Ashbury "P.A." Smallwood
1824–1888
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Sarah J Smallwood
1827–1846
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Asbarenah Smallwood
1830–1831
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Gideon Piat Smallwood
1833–1886
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