Vitals:  Obits:  SMITH, William R., Indiana Co, PA

SUBJECT: SMITH, William R.
SUBMITTER: Ann Avery Hunter
EMAIL: annh@erols.com
DATE: Jul 10, 2000
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SURNAMES: 
Indiana Progress, 9 March 1904, p. 1: "William Smith, of Parkwood,
was found dead along the roadside near his home on Monday afternoon,
about 3 o'clock. Mr. Smith had walked from Parkwood to the home of
his son, a short distance away, and was on his return home when the
sudden summons came. It is supposed that heart trouble or an attack
of apoplexy was due to his quick death. He was not out of sight of
his son's home when he was seen falling, and his son and and [sic]
a neighbor hastened to the spot, but before they reached him he was
dead. The deceased was aged 74 years, and was a well-known citizen.
The family resided here several years ago. His wife and the following
children survive: Mrs. E. E. McAdoo of Ligonier; Mrs. Oliver Wachob
of Wilkinsburg; Mrs. George Barron of Greensburg; Mrs. Herbert Crawford
of Uniontown; and V. F. Smith of Armstrong Township. Interment will
be made this afternoon in the West Union United Presbyterian church
cemetery, near West Lebanon."

Indiana Weekly Messenger, 9 March 1904, p. 1: "AGED MAN DROWNS
William Smith Dies in Small Stream William Smith, who for several
years lived in Indiana, lately residing in Parkwood, met a shocking
death Monday about noon while on his way to visit his son, who lives
on the homestead farm. Mr. Smith was 70 years of age and in crossing
a stream near the road a short distance from his son's house, fell
in and was unable to extricate himself. The body was found shortly
afterward by his son, D. F. Smith, and John Muckle. Deceased was well-known
here where he had many relatives. He is survived by his wife and these
children: Mrs. Elmer McAdoo, Ligonier; Mrs. Oliver Wachob, Wilkinsburg;
Mrs. Mattie Barron, Greensburg; Mrs. Lou Crawford, Uniontown. Funeral
services will be held this afternoon by Rev. E. L. Ralston: interment
in the graveyard of West Union United Presbyterian church."




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