Henry County, KY - Bios:  Smith, W. S.
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W. S. SMITH 3601, Henry Co. 

Surname: Smith, Sparks, Linsey, Hill, Peace, Ireland

Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887, Henry Co.

Dr. W. S. SMITH is a native of Owen County, Ky., born May 12, 1850, the only child of 
William H. and Mary (Sparks) Smith. His father was also a native of Owen County, and 
was a son of Thomas S., who was a native of England and a teacher. His mother was a 
daughter of Anthony Sparks. Our subject being left an orphan at the age of four, was 
brought to Henry County and reared by his uncle, Jesse P. Hill. He was educated at 
Eminence Seminary, and in 1873 took up the study of dentistry under William Linsey, 
at New Castle. He was associated with Dr. Linsey for about two years. Since then he 
has been engaged in the practice of his profession in New Castle, has met with success, 
and is looked upon as the leading dentist of Henry County. He was married October 18, 1877, 
at New Castle, to Miss Fannie Pearce, daughter of James and Nancy (Ireland) Pearce, and 
six children bless their union, two now living: Garnett H. and Nellie B. Dr. Smith is a 
Master Mason, a member of Simpson Lodge, No. 189, and has held all the offices in the 
lodge except that of Worshipful Master. He is also a member of the I.O.O.F. New Castle 
Lodge, No. 107, has passed all the chairs, and has been representative at the Grand Lodge 
three times. He and Mrs. Smith are members of the Baptist Church. Dr. Smith is an active 
member of the Kentucky State Dental Association. He was elected vice president in 1886, 
and president, by a unanimous vote, in 1887. He is also one of the clinical instructors 
in the Louisville College of Dentistry.