Washington County ID Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Permelia Sutton 1918
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The News 3-8-1918
The News
Cambridge, Idaho
Friday, March 8, 1918
 
Permelia Sutton Smith
 
The following obituary of Mrs. Smith, who died at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Sweeney, at Emmett on February 25, and was buried a Salubria cemetery, 
Friday, March 1, was written by L. W. Smith about two years previous to her 
death.
 
She was the daughter of John and Permelia Sutton, born in Washington Co., Pa., 
Feb. 25, 1835, was united in marriage to Finley M. Smith, Dec. 25, 1856 at 
Cardington, Ohio.  Unto this union were born five children, Francis Marion, 
Isaac Ross, Clare Luella, Nettie Bell and Chas. H.
 
Their early married life was happily spend until the great Civil war of 1861 
to 65.  Her husband being a wonderfully patriotic American, in Aug. 1861 
enlisted as a soldier in Co H, 3rd. Ohio Cavalry.  The young wife was left 
with two small children, the youngest a mere babe in her arms.  She consented 
to his enlistment in the Great Cause that preserved to us our nation.  What 
she endured in these dark days can only be told by those who tried to lend and 
extend comfort to the war widow on that day.  The writer, only a lad of 9 
years at that time, clearly recalls the days of waiting and sorrow which 
filled the entire country.  At the close of the war her husband was returned 
to her but greatly broken down in health.  Much of the time, for years, he was 
hardly able to perform hard labor and the bad effects lasted until the day of 
his death.
 
They emigrated to Kansas in the fall of 1866 becoming pioneers in then, a wild 
prairie country.  After living there 27 years with some success and also 
resources, they emigrated to Salubria where Mrs. Smith has been well and 
favorably known ever since, the patient living wife, mother and friend to all.
 
After having a clear and distinct view of her life for a period of over 60 
years, I can only say of her life, "Would to God I could live this ideal life 
as she."  Ever ready to assist others and early choosing, as Mary of old, that 
good part, which shall never be taken away from her. Those in Idaho who have 
known her life here, certainly will say as much or more of her good life than 
I have said.  L.W. SMITH 
 
Card of Thanks
We, the children of Mrs. Permelia Smith, desire to sincerely thank those who 
ministered to us during the funeral of our mother.  All are gratefully 
remembered.  We feel especially grateful to the Masonic order for the floral 
wreath.
F. M. Smith and family
I. R. Smith and family
Mrs. Sweeny and family
Mrs. Sheffield and family
Chas Smith and family

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