"Squire John Smith (commonly known as Uncle John) was born Oct. 22, 1861, near Witter, Madison county, Ark. and died near the Cove school house at the home of a son, Dec. 20, 1947. He passed away at the old home, where he had spent his entire life, except six years.
He married Abbie Burnett Feb. 11, 1883. Surviving him are 9 children, Mrs. Martha Lane, Westville, OK.; Mrs. May Coulter and Mrs. Julia Chase, Benicia, CA; Mrs. Addie Hamilton, Stilwell, OK; Mrs. Cassie Kaylor, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Charley Smith, Pettigrew; Mrs.Elva Silvis, Huntsville; Mrs. Alpha Barker, Combs; also 46 grandchildren, 75 gr-grand children. His wife and one daughter, Turley preceded him in death. He was a faithful Christian and affiliated with the Christian Union church.
Burial was in Cove Cemetery Dec. 22, with the Bruce Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were; Lavon, Loy, and L. D. Smith, Arlie Silvis, Cannon Lane and Loyd Chase.
He was the son of William Asburry Green and Melissa (Williams) Smith.
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Children of John & Abbie:
Martha Smith Lane
Surelda "Mae" Smith Burnett Coulter
Julia Smith Chase
Addie Smith Hamilton
Cassie Smith Kaylor
William Charlie Smith
Mittie Ellen "Ella" Smith Silvis
Vida Edna Smith Johnson
Turley Smith Miller
Alpha Ora Smith Barker
"Squire John Smith (commonly known as Uncle John) was born Oct. 22, 1861, near Witter, Madison county, Ark. and died near the Cove school house at the home of a son, Dec. 20, 1947. He passed away at the old home, where he had spent his entire life, except six years.
He married Abbie Burnett Feb. 11, 1883. Surviving him are 9 children, Mrs. Martha Lane, Westville, OK.; Mrs. May Coulter and Mrs. Julia Chase, Benicia, CA; Mrs. Addie Hamilton, Stilwell, OK; Mrs. Cassie Kaylor, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Charley Smith, Pettigrew; Mrs.Elva Silvis, Huntsville; Mrs. Alpha Barker, Combs; also 46 grandchildren, 75 gr-grand children. His wife and one daughter, Turley preceded him in death. He was a faithful Christian and affiliated with the Christian Union church.
Burial was in Cove Cemetery Dec. 22, with the Bruce Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were; Lavon, Loy, and L. D. Smith, Arlie Silvis, Cannon Lane and Loyd Chase.
He was the son of William Asburry Green and Melissa (Williams) Smith.
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Children of John & Abbie:
Martha Smith Lane
Surelda "Mae" Smith Burnett Coulter
Julia Smith Chase
Addie Smith Hamilton
Cassie Smith Kaylor
William Charlie Smith
Mittie Ellen "Ella" Smith Silvis
Vida Edna Smith Johnson
Turley Smith Miller
Alpha Ora Smith Barker
Family Members
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Martha Emeline Smith Cowan
1849–1928
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Simon Peter Smith
1854–1925
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Surelda Jane Smith Cowan
1856–1947
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Mary Ellender "Ellen" Smith Holland
1858–1940
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Julia A Smith Jamerson
1860–1887
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Malissa Alice Smith Milligan
1865–1949
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Margaret Desdamona Smith Burnett
1867–1903
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William Sherman Tecumseh Smith
1870–1934
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Martha Tennessee Smith Lane
1884–1961
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Surelda Maebell "Mae" Smith Coulter
1886–1976
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Julia Myrtle Smith Chase
1888–1963
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Adaline Desdimona "Addie" Smith Hamilton
1890–1980
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Cassie Ann Smith Kaylor
1892–1958
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William Charles "Charlie" Smith
1894–1984
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Mittie Ella Smith Silvis
1897–1984
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Vida Edna Smith Johnson
1899–1983
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Turley Malley Smith Miller
1901–1930
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Alpha Ora Smith Barker
1904–1994
