OBIT: Ann M. SMITH, 1916, formerly of Blair County, PA

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MRS. ANN MARGARET SMITH.

  Mrs. Ann Margaret Smith, widow of James B. Smith, a former respected 
resident of the city and for many years superintendent of the Altoona 
hospital, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. B. Reifsneider, 
4813 Chester avenue, Philadelphia, yesterday morning.  Diseases 
incident to old age were the cause of death, she being aged 90 years, 3 
months and 16 days.  Deceased was born at Emmittsburg, Md., and resided 
for many years in this city.  She became superintendent of the Altoona 
hospital a couple of years after it was erected and served in that 
capacity for a number of years.  She capably filled the office and was 
held in the highest regard and respect by those who shared her 
acquaintance.  On resigning the position she took up her residence with 
her daughter and has since resided with her.  She is also survived by 
one son, Howard Smith, of 1303 Third avenue.  Services will be held at 
the home of her daughter at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening and on Thursday 
interment will be made at Waynesboro.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday Morning, December 13, 1916

1880 Altoona, Blair County census -
James B. Smith, 52  
Annie M Smith, 50  
Howard Smith, 25  
Elizabeth Smith, 24  
Margaret Smith, 75