LARKIN SMITH, Nashville, Tenn. ( 14359)
Son of Albert J. Smith and Louisa Minor Hough; grandson of Charles H. Smith and Evelina Stone; great-grandson of Larkin Smith, Captain Fourth Virginia Light Dragoons.
-- from Sons of the American Revolution National Year Book, 1902
Larkin Smith's grandfather, career soldier Major Charles Henry Smith, was Paymaster of the U.S. Army. He reared his children to be patriotic, hard working and respectful. His two sons lived to their father's expectations with joining the U.S. Army. Albert J. Smith joined at age 20; he spent 12 years on the plains of New Mexico and California in military service, then on to duty in Florida.
When the Civil War began in spring 1861 with heavy hearts the brothers, Colonel Albert Smith and Brevet Major Larkin Smith, felt it was their duty being of southern birth and kindred to resign their commissions, and take service in the Confederate Army. General Albert Sidney Johnston appointed Albert Smith Chief Quartermaster of his Staff. He was on the field in a battle with General Albert Sidney Johnston when he was killed. Colonel Smith gathered the General in his arms as he fell, and later was chosen to escort the remains to New Orleans. His brother General Larkin Smith, was Assistant Quartermaster General of the Confederate States during the war.
These were uncertain times and one did not know what tomorrow might bring. Colonel Albert Smith and lovely Louisa Minor Hough were in love and married in Atlanta, Georgia, during the turbulent war years. She was a daughter to widowed Ellen Douglas Anderson Hough who resided in Nashville.
Ellen Douglas Anderson Houg's deceased husband Joseph Hart Hough, age 44, headquartered his successful stagecoach lines in Nashville until his untimely death from illness in 1844. Ellen Hough resided in their family home on North High Street located near the "Elliston Mansion", rearing her six children. She remained in the family home until her death in 1900. At war's end Colonel Albert and Louisa Hough Smith made their home in Nashville. They named their infant son Larkin Smith whom they welcomed September 5, 1866. They named him in honor of Uncle Larkin, Albert's brother, who now lived in Texas, and his great grandfather.
Albert and Louisa adored their only child. Larkin was a thinker even at a young age and cared deeply for others. He was devastated when his father died March 28, 1871. Larkin was only 4 years and 6 months of age. His mother did the best she could to console him even when her heart was broken from the loss of her husband. Louisa's faith sustained her, and they attended the Episcopal Church which Larkin joined when he was older. With his inquisitive mind she was glad when he could begin school. Larkin was educated in Nashville Public Schools. The young boy who liked to help others grew up wanting to be a Physician. Larkin Smith graduated from Medical Department University Nashville, and Vanderbilt University, with Degree of M.D in 1888.
Larkin Smith became City Health Officer for City of Nashville, 1898-1907.
Larkin Smith truly loved one woman in his lifetime, Louise Elliston, a gentle mannered daughter of the distinguished Nashville family of Elijah Bodde Elliston and Lenora Chapman. Larkin waited until he was financially secure as a Physician and could provide for her before letting her know his deep feelings. Larkin Smith and Louise Elliston were married October 31, 1894, in Nashville, with their families and friends attending their marriage ceremony and joyfully celebrating their union.
They were happy and had a fulfilling life together. Then... tragedy struck. Louise became deathly ill. Larkin brought her to rest at her sister Elizabeth "Bessie's" home where she would have complete attention, and family with her every moment. Sunday morning, November 26, 1905, with Larkin by her bedside, Louise passed from mortal life to immortality.
Louise Ellington Smith, age 32, was laid to rest in the Ellington Family Plot at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.
Louise was the cherished love of his life. She would not be replaced. Larkin remained widowed. He spent his time as Physician caring for the sick, and tenderly caring for his grandmother Ellen and cousins. He moved cousin Virginia to his home in her later years so he could be available for assistance immediately. She died in 1906. His grandmother, his cousin Joseph Hart Hough Jr., and Virginia Hough have his signature on their Death Certificates as their attending Physician.
Larkin Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army in the Medical Corps during World War I, and lived to return home.
Dr. Larkin Smith died July 17, 1940, from a heart condition, and is at rest beside his parents in Nashville City Cemetery in the Joseph H. Hough Plot for the family. A life well lived and to be remembered.
Son of Albert J. Smith and Louisa Minor Hough; grandson of Charles H. Smith and Evelina Stone; great-grandson of Larkin Smith, Captain Fourth Virginia Light Dragoons.
-- from Sons of the American Revolution National Year Book, 1902
Larkin Smith's grandfather, career soldier Major Charles Henry Smith, was Paymaster of the U.S. Army. He reared his children to be patriotic, hard working and respectful. His two sons lived to their father's expectations with joining the U.S. Army. Albert J. Smith joined at age 20; he spent 12 years on the plains of New Mexico and California in military service, then on to duty in Florida.
When the Civil War began in spring 1861 with heavy hearts the brothers, Colonel Albert Smith and Brevet Major Larkin Smith, felt it was their duty being of southern birth and kindred to resign their commissions, and take service in the Confederate Army. General Albert Sidney Johnston appointed Albert Smith Chief Quartermaster of his Staff. He was on the field in a battle with General Albert Sidney Johnston when he was killed. Colonel Smith gathered the General in his arms as he fell, and later was chosen to escort the remains to New Orleans. His brother General Larkin Smith, was Assistant Quartermaster General of the Confederate States during the war.
These were uncertain times and one did not know what tomorrow might bring. Colonel Albert Smith and lovely Louisa Minor Hough were in love and married in Atlanta, Georgia, during the turbulent war years. She was a daughter to widowed Ellen Douglas Anderson Hough who resided in Nashville.
Ellen Douglas Anderson Houg's deceased husband Joseph Hart Hough, age 44, headquartered his successful stagecoach lines in Nashville until his untimely death from illness in 1844. Ellen Hough resided in their family home on North High Street located near the "Elliston Mansion", rearing her six children. She remained in the family home until her death in 1900. At war's end Colonel Albert and Louisa Hough Smith made their home in Nashville. They named their infant son Larkin Smith whom they welcomed September 5, 1866. They named him in honor of Uncle Larkin, Albert's brother, who now lived in Texas, and his great grandfather.
Albert and Louisa adored their only child. Larkin was a thinker even at a young age and cared deeply for others. He was devastated when his father died March 28, 1871. Larkin was only 4 years and 6 months of age. His mother did the best she could to console him even when her heart was broken from the loss of her husband. Louisa's faith sustained her, and they attended the Episcopal Church which Larkin joined when he was older. With his inquisitive mind she was glad when he could begin school. Larkin was educated in Nashville Public Schools. The young boy who liked to help others grew up wanting to be a Physician. Larkin Smith graduated from Medical Department University Nashville, and Vanderbilt University, with Degree of M.D in 1888.
Larkin Smith became City Health Officer for City of Nashville, 1898-1907.
Larkin Smith truly loved one woman in his lifetime, Louise Elliston, a gentle mannered daughter of the distinguished Nashville family of Elijah Bodde Elliston and Lenora Chapman. Larkin waited until he was financially secure as a Physician and could provide for her before letting her know his deep feelings. Larkin Smith and Louise Elliston were married October 31, 1894, in Nashville, with their families and friends attending their marriage ceremony and joyfully celebrating their union.
They were happy and had a fulfilling life together. Then... tragedy struck. Louise became deathly ill. Larkin brought her to rest at her sister Elizabeth "Bessie's" home where she would have complete attention, and family with her every moment. Sunday morning, November 26, 1905, with Larkin by her bedside, Louise passed from mortal life to immortality.
Louise Ellington Smith, age 32, was laid to rest in the Ellington Family Plot at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.
Louise was the cherished love of his life. She would not be replaced. Larkin remained widowed. He spent his time as Physician caring for the sick, and tenderly caring for his grandmother Ellen and cousins. He moved cousin Virginia to his home in her later years so he could be available for assistance immediately. She died in 1906. His grandmother, his cousin Joseph Hart Hough Jr., and Virginia Hough have his signature on their Death Certificates as their attending Physician.
Larkin Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army in the Medical Corps during World War I, and lived to return home.
Dr. Larkin Smith died July 17, 1940, from a heart condition, and is at rest beside his parents in Nashville City Cemetery in the Joseph H. Hough Plot for the family. A life well lived and to be remembered.
LARKIN SMITH, Nashville, Tenn. ( 14359)
Son of Albert J. Smith and Louisa Minor Hough; grandson of Charles H. Smith and Evelina Stone; great-grandson of Larkin Smith, Captain Fourth Virginia Light Dragoons.
-- from Sons of the American Revolution National Year Book, 1902
Larkin Smith's grandfather, career soldier Major Charles Henry Smith, was Paymaster of the U.S. Army. He reared his children to be patriotic, hard working and respectful. His two sons lived to their father's expectations with joining the U.S. Army. Albert J. Smith joined at age 20; he spent 12 years on the plains of New Mexico and California in military service, then on to duty in Florida.
When the Civil War began in spring 1861 with heavy hearts the brothers, Colonel Albert Smith and Brevet Major Larkin Smith, felt it was their duty being of southern birth and kindred to resign their commissions, and take service in the Confederate Army. General Albert Sidney Johnston appointed Albert Smith Chief Quartermaster of his Staff. He was on the field in a battle with General Albert Sidney Johnston when he was killed. Colonel Smith gathered the General in his arms as he fell, and later was chosen to escort the remains to New Orleans. His brother General Larkin Smith, was Assistant Quartermaster General of the Confederate States during the war.
These were uncertain times and one did not know what tomorrow might bring. Colonel Albert Smith and lovely Louisa Minor Hough were in love and married in Atlanta, Georgia, during the turbulent war years. She was a daughter to widowed Ellen Douglas Anderson Hough who resided in Nashville.
Ellen Douglas Anderson Houg's deceased husband Joseph Hart Hough, age 44, headquartered his successful stagecoach lines in Nashville until his untimely death from illness in 1844. Ellen Hough resided in their family home on North High Street located near the "Elliston Mansion", rearing her six children. She remained in the family home until her death in 1900. At war's end Colonel Albert and Louisa Hough Smith made their home in Nashville. They named their infant son Larkin Smith whom they welcomed September 5, 1866. They named him in honor of Uncle Larkin, Albert's brother, who now lived in Texas, and his great grandfather.
Albert and Louisa adored their only child. Larkin was a thinker even at a young age and cared deeply for others. He was devastated when his father died March 28, 1871. Larkin was only 4 years and 6 months of age. His mother did the best she could to console him even when her heart was broken from the loss of her husband. Louisa's faith sustained her, and they attended the Episcopal Church which Larkin joined when he was older. With his inquisitive mind she was glad when he could begin school. Larkin was educated in Nashville Public Schools. The young boy who liked to help others grew up wanting to be a Physician. Larkin Smith graduated from Medical Department University Nashville, and Vanderbilt University, with Degree of M.D in 1888.
Larkin Smith became City Health Officer for City of Nashville, 1898-1907.
Larkin Smith truly loved one woman in his lifetime, Louise Elliston, a gentle mannered daughter of the distinguished Nashville family of Elijah Bodde Elliston and Lenora Chapman. Larkin waited until he was financially secure as a Physician and could provide for her before letting her know his deep feelings. Larkin Smith and Louise Elliston were married October 31, 1894, in Nashville, with their families and friends attending their marriage ceremony and joyfully celebrating their union.
They were happy and had a fulfilling life together. Then... tragedy struck. Louise became deathly ill. Larkin brought her to rest at her sister Elizabeth "Bessie's" home where she would have complete attention, and family with her every moment. Sunday morning, November 26, 1905, with Larkin by her bedside, Louise passed from mortal life to immortality.
Louise Ellington Smith, age 32, was laid to rest in the Ellington Family Plot at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.
Louise was the cherished love of his life. She would not be replaced. Larkin remained widowed. He spent his time as Physician caring for the sick, and tenderly caring for his grandmother Ellen and cousins. He moved cousin Virginia to his home in her later years so he could be available for assistance immediately. She died in 1906. His grandmother, his cousin Joseph Hart Hough Jr., and Virginia Hough have his signature on their Death Certificates as their attending Physician.
Larkin Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army in the Medical Corps during World War I, and lived to return home.
Dr. Larkin Smith died July 17, 1940, from a heart condition, and is at rest beside his parents in Nashville City Cemetery in the Joseph H. Hough Plot for the family. A life well lived and to be remembered.
Son of Albert J. Smith and Louisa Minor Hough; grandson of Charles H. Smith and Evelina Stone; great-grandson of Larkin Smith, Captain Fourth Virginia Light Dragoons.
-- from Sons of the American Revolution National Year Book, 1902
Larkin Smith's grandfather, career soldier Major Charles Henry Smith, was Paymaster of the U.S. Army. He reared his children to be patriotic, hard working and respectful. His two sons lived to their father's expectations with joining the U.S. Army. Albert J. Smith joined at age 20; he spent 12 years on the plains of New Mexico and California in military service, then on to duty in Florida.
When the Civil War began in spring 1861 with heavy hearts the brothers, Colonel Albert Smith and Brevet Major Larkin Smith, felt it was their duty being of southern birth and kindred to resign their commissions, and take service in the Confederate Army. General Albert Sidney Johnston appointed Albert Smith Chief Quartermaster of his Staff. He was on the field in a battle with General Albert Sidney Johnston when he was killed. Colonel Smith gathered the General in his arms as he fell, and later was chosen to escort the remains to New Orleans. His brother General Larkin Smith, was Assistant Quartermaster General of the Confederate States during the war.
These were uncertain times and one did not know what tomorrow might bring. Colonel Albert Smith and lovely Louisa Minor Hough were in love and married in Atlanta, Georgia, during the turbulent war years. She was a daughter to widowed Ellen Douglas Anderson Hough who resided in Nashville.
Ellen Douglas Anderson Houg's deceased husband Joseph Hart Hough, age 44, headquartered his successful stagecoach lines in Nashville until his untimely death from illness in 1844. Ellen Hough resided in their family home on North High Street located near the "Elliston Mansion", rearing her six children. She remained in the family home until her death in 1900. At war's end Colonel Albert and Louisa Hough Smith made their home in Nashville. They named their infant son Larkin Smith whom they welcomed September 5, 1866. They named him in honor of Uncle Larkin, Albert's brother, who now lived in Texas, and his great grandfather.
Albert and Louisa adored their only child. Larkin was a thinker even at a young age and cared deeply for others. He was devastated when his father died March 28, 1871. Larkin was only 4 years and 6 months of age. His mother did the best she could to console him even when her heart was broken from the loss of her husband. Louisa's faith sustained her, and they attended the Episcopal Church which Larkin joined when he was older. With his inquisitive mind she was glad when he could begin school. Larkin was educated in Nashville Public Schools. The young boy who liked to help others grew up wanting to be a Physician. Larkin Smith graduated from Medical Department University Nashville, and Vanderbilt University, with Degree of M.D in 1888.
Larkin Smith became City Health Officer for City of Nashville, 1898-1907.
Larkin Smith truly loved one woman in his lifetime, Louise Elliston, a gentle mannered daughter of the distinguished Nashville family of Elijah Bodde Elliston and Lenora Chapman. Larkin waited until he was financially secure as a Physician and could provide for her before letting her know his deep feelings. Larkin Smith and Louise Elliston were married October 31, 1894, in Nashville, with their families and friends attending their marriage ceremony and joyfully celebrating their union.
They were happy and had a fulfilling life together. Then... tragedy struck. Louise became deathly ill. Larkin brought her to rest at her sister Elizabeth "Bessie's" home where she would have complete attention, and family with her every moment. Sunday morning, November 26, 1905, with Larkin by her bedside, Louise passed from mortal life to immortality.
Louise Ellington Smith, age 32, was laid to rest in the Ellington Family Plot at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.
Louise was the cherished love of his life. She would not be replaced. Larkin remained widowed. He spent his time as Physician caring for the sick, and tenderly caring for his grandmother Ellen and cousins. He moved cousin Virginia to his home in her later years so he could be available for assistance immediately. She died in 1906. His grandmother, his cousin Joseph Hart Hough Jr., and Virginia Hough have his signature on their Death Certificates as their attending Physician.
Larkin Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army in the Medical Corps during World War I, and lived to return home.
Dr. Larkin Smith died July 17, 1940, from a heart condition, and is at rest beside his parents in Nashville City Cemetery in the Joseph H. Hough Plot for the family. A life well lived and to be remembered.
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