SMITH, JOHN M. - Morgan County, Illinois | JOHN M. SMITH - Illinois Gravestone Photos

John M. SMITH

Antioch Cemetery
Morgan County,
Illinois

April 14, 1809 - Jan 11, 1892
Spouse: Minerva J. Reynolds

They had 12 children:
William b. abt 1849
Joseph M. b. 1842
Franklin b. abt 1844
Mary b. abt 1846
Amanda F. b. Oct 1847
James R. b. 14 Feb 1849
Harriet J. b. abt 1851
Abram S. b. May 1855
Emma b. abt 1856
George S. b. 1858
Sylvester b. 1859
Fannie b. abt 1861

OBIT: Jacksonville Journal Jan 12 1892
An Old Pioneer Gone ... John M. Smith, an old settler and former resident... died yesterday morning at Talmage Neb, where he was living with his daughter, Mrs J. M. Shuff. ... well known in this community as a man of sterling worth and praise-worthy character... 83 years of age, having spent the later years of his life in a cessation from toil after many years of usefulness and ministering among his fellow men... remains will arrive in the city at 5:15 this afternoon and will be taken to the residence of his brother, A P Smith on east State St where the funeral will be held. He leaves several children one of whom James Smith lives in the county.

Contributed on 3/14/13 by retro_illini
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Submitted: 3/14/13 • Approved: 3/14/13 • Last Updated: 4/9/18 • R59921-G0-S3

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