Jefferson-Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Gov. William Hugh January 1, 1899
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The Montgomery Advertiser Jan 3, 1899
The Funeral of former Gov. William H. Smith who died at 1 o’clock yesterday 
morning at his home took place this afternoon from the family resident on 
Avenue K. It was largely attended, practically the full membership of the 
Birmingham Bar being among those present. The services at the house were simple 
but impressive after which the cortege moved to Oak Hill Cemetery. The floral 
offerings were abundant and beautiful. 
This morning the Birmingham Bar Association held a special meeting at the 
courthouse for the purpose of taking action of the death of Gov. Smith. A 
committee of three was appointed to request the courts to adjourn which request 
was complied with. A committee of five was appointed was also appointed to 
draft suitable resolution on the life of the distinguished dead. The meeting 
adjourned to attend the funeral in a body. Governor Smith has been one of the 
foremost members of the Birmingham Bar since he moved to the city in 1882. All 
that knew him held him in highest esteem and his ability was attested by the 
large law practice, which he enjoyed.
His death came as a surprise as it was not announced he was ill until Saturday, 
and even then his sickness was not thought to be serious.
Saturday night he was able to be up and when he retired at ten o’clock he 
appeared to be greatly improved. About midnight he violently rang a bedside 
bell. Winston at once rushed to his father’s bedside to find him the embrace of 
death, he got his father to swallow a little brandy and went out to get more, 
and by the time he returned his father was dead.
His son David S. preceded him in the death in 1891. He survived by five 
daughters and two sons: Mrs. C.H. Greer, Mrs. Mary West, Mrs. J.F. McCary, 
Miss. Annie Smith and Miss. Loulie Smith, J.A. and Winston Smith, and Lucy his 
wife.
The Rev. O.P Fitzsimmons of the Episcopal Church of St. Mary’s of Highland 
conducted the services.   


[William Hugh Smith was born in Fayette County Georgia on Apr 26, 1826, the son 
of Jeptha V. Smith and Nancy Dickson. William Hugh Smith married Miss Lucy 
Wortham Jan 29, 1850 in Randolph County Alabama]


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