William was the first son of Michael SMITH (1829-1902) with his second wife, Margaret Nellie (Maggie) SODERSTROM (1846-1901).
Families are Forever! ;-)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tombstone Tuesday - William E Smith
This marker is for my paternal grandfather, for whom I was named, William Emanuel Smith (1869-1939). He died four months after I was born, and he was the age I am right now, four months ago. This is at the Coon Rapids Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Iowa.
William was the first son of Michael SMITH (1829-1902) with his second wife, Margaret Nellie (Maggie) SODERSTROM (1846-1901).
Families are Forever! ;-)
William was the first son of Michael SMITH (1829-1902) with his second wife, Margaret Nellie (Maggie) SODERSTROM (1846-1901).
Families are Forever! ;-)
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I remember my mother (Ellen Bethene Smith Pierce) talking about when he died. She was living at home helping to care for him at the time. From what I remember (wish I had paid better attention), he basically went in his bedroom, sat on the bed and died. I presume he had a heart attack, but I don't know that for sure.
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Interesting. I don't really remember my folks being specific. They were busy at their own farm, of course, a few miles away. Thanks for the memory!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBill, you are going to live a very long and healthy life, but still both my husband and I always think about loved ones who died the age we are now. Hate that feeling.
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
ReplyDeleteLast summer, I made a list of all the ages of many grandparents, 4 generations, as I recall, at death... just for curiosity. Of course, they are all over the place - 53-96 or so... no patterns. Some interesting individuals, but... anyway, I agree. One cannot help but think about it, a bit, as much as we do look at the stats! ;-)