Georgia:  Chattooga County:  Obituary of James Monroe Smith
6 June 1924
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Born October 28, 1850, Jackson, Butts County, Georgia, son of James Dolphus 
and Mary Mallett Smith. After an illness of only 5 days, Rev. Smith, mayor of 
Lyerly and one of the best known and most beloved citizens of this section, 
passed away quietly on Friday last (June 6, 1924). Mr. Smith was happily 
married to Nancy Eletha Bain, who passed away six weeks prior to his 
passing.He was an ordained Baptist minister and for forty-odd years was one 
of the most active minister in this section and it was through his efforts 
that many of the leading Baptist churches were organized, including the 
Baptist church of Lyerly where he served as minister. Survived by 2 daughter, 
4 sons, and 2 brothers. "Children's children are the crown of old men; and 
the glory of children are their fathers." Proverbs 17:6.