Smith Cemetery; Jackson Parish, Louisiana
Submitter: Martha Gates
Date: 03 Mar 2001

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SMITH FAMILY CEMETERY

The Rhode L. Smith family burial site is located near the intersection of
Jackson Parish, LA roads #122 and 123.Road #123 ends at #122, but if it were
extended on straight east it would pass just north of the cemetery.  The
site is enclosed in a rock and cement wall with no gate.  There is much new
growth of wisteria and a gum tree.  Only one stone is broken, because of the
solid wall animals are not able to enter.  Land was owned by Continental
Paper Co., when I last visited in 1986.
Susan M.Wife ofR.L. SmithbornIn
Hancock Co., GA. Nov. 22, 1792
DiedNov. 13, 1861
Aged 68 years, 11 mos. and 21 days
As a wife devoted
As a mother affectionate
As a friend ever kind & true
In life she exhibited all the
graces of a Christian
In death her redeemed
spirit
returned to God who gave it.
Rhode L. Smith
diedNov. 11, 1859
Aged 78 yers
Thy word is a lampunto my feet
and a lightunto my path.
T.C. Eiland
BornSept. 15, 1815
DiedAug. 20, 1895
Precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
Weep Not For Me
Stephen S. Smith
BornJan. 15, 1831
DiedJan. 21, 1878
AT REST
In Memory ofBenjamin F. Smith
BornNov. 19, 1822
Died Dec. 21, 1900
Aged78 yrs. 1 mo. & 2 dys.
Farewell my wife and children all
From you a Father Christ doth call.
Mourn not for me, it is in vain to
Me to your sight again.
Ella Sophronia
Dau. ofB.F. and E.S. Smith
BornAug. 20, 1857
DiedApril 19, 1862
Aged 4 years 5 mos. & 20 ds.
Sweet Ella unto earth
A Little while was given,She plumed her wings for flight
And soared away to heaven.
Alice M.
Daughter ofB.F. and E.S. Smith
BornJune 25, 1870
DiedAug. 20, 188212 yrs. 2 mos.
Sleep on Sweet Aliceand enjoy thy rest.
He called Thee homehe thought it best.
Notes:  There are beautiful stones with elaborate engravings; most all
are very easy to read. I have pictures of the graveyard and the stones.
Wife of Rhode L. Smith was Susan M. Eiland, born Hancock Co., GA.T.C.
Eiland is Tabitha C. Smith who married E. Eiland, a cousin.Stephen Smith
is son of Rhode L. and Susan Smith.  His birth year is variously given as
1812 and 1814 in censuses, but 1831 on the gravestone.Benjamin F. Smith
son of Rhode L. and Susan Smith was born in AL.  He married Emma Spencer
Wilson.Ella Sophronia is daughter of Benjamin F. and Emma S. Smith;
granddaughter of Rhode L. Smith.Alice is also a daughter of Benjamin F.
and Emma Smith.