Obituary: Amplias Smith, 19 Apr 1888 - Smith County, TX Contributed by Vicki Betts 8 January 2003 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************************** TEXAS CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, October 25, 1888, p. 7, c. 4 SMITH.—Amplias Smith was born in Halifax county, North Carolina, March 4, 1813. He died in Garden Valley, Smith county, April 19, 1888. He was a member of the church most all his life, and was a friend to Methodism. He raised a large family, most of whom are Christians and in the church. He was a great sufferer, but was never heard to complain. After reflecting on his long life he calmly said: "It is all well. Glory to God!" The Lord comfort those that mourn for him. W. H. Crawford. Lindale, Texas.