Olive Rebecca Smith
F, b. 30 January 1907, d. 5 April 2004
Olive Rebecca Smith was also known as "Bunch". She was born on 30 January 1907 at Spencer, Clay Co., IA. She married Raymond Arthur Schuneman in 1932. Olive Rebecca Smith died on 5 April 2004 at Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co., IA, at age 97
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Olive "Bunch" Schuneman
Olive Rebecca Schuneman was born January 30, 1907, to Frank and Jessie C. Smith in Spencer, Iowa, at their home. When the nurse who had delivered the baby girl refused to give her a first bath, her father exclaimed, "Just give me that little bunch and I'll take care of her." The name "Bunch" would be hers for life!
"Bunch" was graduated as valedictorian of the Spencer High School in 1925. She matriculated to Frances Shimer College, Mt. Carrol, IL, where she studied primary education, completing work for the Associate of Arts Degree in 1927 – again the valedictorian of her class. She taught grade school in Pecatonica, IL and Spencer, IA, before moving to Spirit Lake, IA in 1932 when she married Art Schuneman, foreman of the Spirit Lake Beacon.
They moved to Milford in 1940 when they purchased The Milford Mail, working together as editor and publisher of the newspapers until 1958. They founded The Okobojian in 1945, and later acquired the Terril Record and Arnolds Park News which they incorporated into The Milford Mail. The papers were sold to W.E. Beck in 1958.
"Bunch" served multiple terms as a member of the Milford Library board and of the Milford (now Okoboji) Consolidated School Board. She was also elected chairperson of that board. She was a member of the Union Memorial Church and active in its Guild activities. She was also a member and past officer of the Lakes Chapter of the DAR. During World War II she served as a ration officer in the Milford area to support the War effort.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie C. Smith, 1958, and her father, Frank Smith, in 1924. Her husband, Raymond Arthur Schuneman, died in 1987. Survivors include one son, Raymond Smith Schuneman, and his wife, Patricia Ward Schuneman of Minneapolis, as well as two grandsons, Thomas A. Schuneman (Mamye), Boston, and William Ward Schuneman (Michelle), Minneapolis
Memorials are preferred to the Dickinson County Historical Society.
She was buried in April 2004 at Lakeview Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co., IA, Findagrave #70743674.
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Olive "Bunch" Schuneman
Olive Rebecca Schuneman was born January 30, 1907, to Frank and Jessie C. Smith in Spencer, Iowa, at their home. When the nurse who had delivered the baby girl refused to give her a first bath, her father exclaimed, "Just give me that little bunch and I'll take care of her." The name "Bunch" would be hers for life!
"Bunch" was graduated as valedictorian of the Spencer High School in 1925. She matriculated to Frances Shimer College, Mt. Carrol, IL, where she studied primary education, completing work for the Associate of Arts Degree in 1927 – again the valedictorian of her class. She taught grade school in Pecatonica, IL and Spencer, IA, before moving to Spirit Lake, IA in 1932 when she married Art Schuneman, foreman of the Spirit Lake Beacon.
They moved to Milford in 1940 when they purchased The Milford Mail, working together as editor and publisher of the newspapers until 1958. They founded The Okobojian in 1945, and later acquired the Terril Record and Arnolds Park News which they incorporated into The Milford Mail. The papers were sold to W.E. Beck in 1958.
"Bunch" served multiple terms as a member of the Milford Library board and of the Milford (now Okoboji) Consolidated School Board. She was also elected chairperson of that board. She was a member of the Union Memorial Church and active in its Guild activities. She was also a member and past officer of the Lakes Chapter of the DAR. During World War II she served as a ration officer in the Milford area to support the War effort.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie C. Smith, 1958, and her father, Frank Smith, in 1924. Her husband, Raymond Arthur Schuneman, died in 1987. Survivors include one son, Raymond Smith Schuneman, and his wife, Patricia Ward Schuneman of Minneapolis, as well as two grandsons, Thomas A. Schuneman (Mamye), Boston, and William Ward Schuneman (Michelle), Minneapolis
Memorials are preferred to the Dickinson County Historical Society.
She was buried in April 2004 at Lakeview Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co., IA, Findagrave #70743674.
Oliver Garfield Smith
M, b. 6 February 1883, d. 1960
Oliver Garfield Smith was born on 6 February 1883 at Black Hawk Co., IA.1 He was the son of Eli John Smith and Anna Margaret Dage.1 Oliver Garfield Smith married Pearl Agnes Flickinger, daughter of Clayton Daniel Flickinger and Mary Catharine Strickler, on 10 May 1905 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. Oliver Garfield Smith lived on 12 January 1920 at Orange Twp., Black Hawk Co., IA, farming.2 He died in 1960. He was buried in 1960 at Orange Township Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #95372857.
Children of Oliver Garfield Smith and Pearl Agnes Flickinger
- Ruth Emily Smith+3 b. 15 Oct 1905, d. 6 Dec 1998
- Helene Bertha Smith+3 b. 11 Aug 1908, d. 27 Jan 1998
- Lavelle Ceola Smith+3 b. 10 Apr 1910, d. 3 Aug 2003
- Vivian Belva Smith+2 b. 25 Apr 1913, d. 26 Apr 2008
Citations
- [S1336] 1900 Federal Census, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 418; FHL #1240418.
- [S1914] 1920 Federal Census, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 478.
- [S2123] 1910 Federal Census, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 392; FHL #1374405.
Oliver Leslie Smith
M, b. 24 August 1885, d. 24 January 1942
Oliver Leslie Smith was born on 24 August 1885. He was the son of George W. Smith and Lydia Wilkin. Oliver Leslie Smith married Inez Stroup on 31 August 1915. Oliver Leslie Smith died on 24 January 1942 at age 56.
Oliver Norman Smith
M, b. 11 November 1876, d. 1 January 1945
Oliver Norman Smith was also known as "Ollie". He was born on 11 November 1876 at Kentucky; son of John Henry and Phoebe C. (Bottoms) Smith. He married Margaret Florence Gilmore, daughter of James Irving Gilmore and Lucinda Ellen Berry, in November 1900. Oliver Norman Smith lived on 11 May 1910 at Lebanon Pike, Magisterial District 3, Taylor Co., KY, farming.1 He died on 1 January 1945 at Cambellsville, Taylor Co., KY, at age 68
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
The News-Journal, Thursday, January 4, 1945:
Funeral services for Ollie Norman Smith, 68 years of age, will be held Friday, Jan. 5, at 10:30 a.m. from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev. J. M. Vaughn in charge assisted by the Rev. V. A. Jones. Burial will be at Shiloh. Mr. Smith, a well known farmer of the Red Fern section and native of Green County, died at his home here Jan. 1. He was the son of the late John H. and Phoebe Smith. He was married to Miss Maggie Gilmore in 1900 and to this union six children were born. Surviving are: John Irvin, Charlotte, N.C; Ira Smith, city; Mrs. Theo. Luffman and Mrs. Shelby Murrah, both of Louisville; and Mrs. Eural Clark, Anchorage. He leaves a brother, Truman Smith, of Creek Ridge, Colo., and a sister, Mrs. W. C. Payne, city, and thirteen grandchildren. Mr. Smith professed faith in 1903 and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he remained a member and served the church as Elder for several years.
He was buried in January 1945 at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Cambellsville, Taylor Co., KY, Findagrave #90217100.
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
The News-Journal, Thursday, January 4, 1945:
Funeral services for Ollie Norman Smith, 68 years of age, will be held Friday, Jan. 5, at 10:30 a.m. from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev. J. M. Vaughn in charge assisted by the Rev. V. A. Jones. Burial will be at Shiloh. Mr. Smith, a well known farmer of the Red Fern section and native of Green County, died at his home here Jan. 1. He was the son of the late John H. and Phoebe Smith. He was married to Miss Maggie Gilmore in 1900 and to this union six children were born. Surviving are: John Irvin, Charlotte, N.C; Ira Smith, city; Mrs. Theo. Luffman and Mrs. Shelby Murrah, both of Louisville; and Mrs. Eural Clark, Anchorage. He leaves a brother, Truman Smith, of Creek Ridge, Colo., and a sister, Mrs. W. C. Payne, city, and thirteen grandchildren. Mr. Smith professed faith in 1903 and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he remained a member and served the church as Elder for several years.
He was buried in January 1945 at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Cambellsville, Taylor Co., KY, Findagrave #90217100.
Children of Oliver Norman Smith and Margaret Florence Gilmore
- Launie C. Smith1 b. 25 Jun 1903
- John Irvin Smith+ b. 26 Dec 1904, d. 4 Jul 1975
- Laura Mae Smith+1 b. 2 Oct 1906, d. 29 Nov 1995
- Josephine Smith1 b. 9 Jun 1908, d. 26 Aug 1985
- Ira Eugene Smith+ b. 26 Feb 1911, d. 15 May 1993
Citations
- [S2116] 1910 Federal Census, Taylor County, Kentucky. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 503; FHL #1374516.
Opal Marie Smith1
F, b. December 1898
Opal Marie Smith was born in December 1898 at Fayette or Clark Co., OH.1 She was the daughter of Joseph H. Smith and Carrie Lesley Buckley.1 Opal Marie Smith married Thomas Brannen after 2 January 1920.
Citations
- [S417] 1900 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1246; FHL #1241246.
Ora Dell Smith1
F, b. December 1869, d. 21 January 1954
Ora Dell Smith was born in December 1869 at Tipton Co., IN.1 She married Milton Finley Green circa 1889.1 Ora Dell Smith died on 21 January 1954 at Milton-Freewater, Umatilla Co., OR, at age 84.
Child of Ora Dell Smith and Milton Finley Green
- Myrtle Ann Green1 b. 10 Jun 1895, d. 14 Mar 1966
Citations
- [S3127] 1910 Federal Census, Kootenai County, Idaho. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 225; FHL #1374238.
Orren Henry Smith
M, b. 26 April 1870, d. 5 May 1943
Orren Henry Smith was also known as "Pete". He was born on 26 April 1870 at Crawford Co., IL. He was the son of Joseph Hamilton Daviess Smith and Louisa Burner. Orren Henry Smith married Laura Eliizabeth Rhodes, daughter of Alfred Henry Rhodes and Caroline Newlin, on 25 August 1895 at Crawford Co., IL. Orren Henry Smith died on 5 May 1943 at Prairie Twp., Crawford Co., IL, at age 73.
Children of Orren Henry Smith and Laura Eliizabeth Rhodes
- Frank Rhodes Smith b. 30 Oct 1896, d. 19 Jun 1966
- Cora Pearl Smith b. 11 Jul 1899
- Capt. John Smith b. 20 Jun 1903
- Ethel Caroline Smith b. 21 Jun 1906
- Herbert Ray Smith b. 12 Jul 1908
- Harold Arthur Smith b. 28 Jun 1914, d. 18 Nov 1999
- Merlin Lee Smith b. 24 Jun 1921, d. 21 Feb 1989
Orville Smith
M, b. 17 October 1875, d. January 1965
Orville Smith was born on 17 October 1875 at Carroll Co., IL. He married Cora Ellen Fulrath, daughter of Adam Fulrath and Hannah Smith, on 1 July 1896 at Carroll Co., IL. Orville Smith died in January 1965 at Woodland Twp., Carroll Co., IL, at age 89.
Children of Orville Smith and Cora Ellen Fulrath
- Mabelle Mae Smith+ b. 20 Oct 1897, d. Jan 1984
- Glenn Orville Smith+ b. 16 Jun 1914, d. 12 Jun 2003
Oscar A. Smith1
M, b. circa 1903
Oscar A. Smith was born circa 1903 at Ross Twp., Greene Co., OH.1 He was the son of Abel A. Smith and Lucy Mary McKillip.1
Citations
- [S234] 1910 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1185; FHL #1375198.
Oscar William Smith
M, b. 7 August 1867, d. 3 April 1946
Oscar William Smith was born on 7 August 1867 at Fayette Co., OH. He was the son of John M. Smith and Sophronia Bloomer. Oscar William Smith married Mariah N. Redding on 11 November 1891 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. Oscar William Smith died on 3 April 1946 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 78.
Otto Lindley Smith
M, b. 19 March 1873, d. 7 October 1935
Otto Lindley Smith was born on 19 March 1873 at Caldwell, Noble Co., OH. He was the son of James Smith and Edith Johnson. Otto Lindley Smith married Goldie Glenn Cherry, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Cherry and Evelyn Cinda Tedrick, on 3 December 1902 at Newark, Licking Co., OH. Otto Lindley Smith died on 7 October 1935 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, at age 62.
Children of Otto Lindley Smith and Goldie Glenn Cherry
- Kathryn Cherry Smith b. 11 Oct 1905, d. 7 Apr 1988
- Leslie Albert Smith+ b. 23 Mar 1909, d. 5 Jan 1993
- Gordon Philip Smith b. 23 Jul 1911
Otto Raymond Smith
M, b. 18 February 1884, d. 29 May 1957
Occupation: Locksmith. Otto Raymond Smith was also known as "Ott". He was born on 18 February 1884 at Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA. He was the son of Charles Edwin Smith and Emma Elizabeth Peters.1 Otto Raymond Smith married Bessie Elvina Semler, daughter of Henry William Semler and Effie Jane Gebhart, in 1910. Otto Raymond Smith died on 29 May 1957 at Kiser Lake, Champaign Co., OH, at age 73 Heart attack in boat while fishing on Kiser Lake.
Obituary -- Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio; Thursday, 30 MAY 1957, p.34 (Newspapers.com):
OTTO R. SMITH
FAIRBORN -- Otto R. Smith, 73, of 410 W. Dayton dr., died Wednesday at Kiser lake. Born in Ida Grove, Iowa, he had been a resident 48 years. Mr. Smith was retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force base. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Getter, Mrs. Emma Degenhart, Mrs. Irene Singleton and Mrs. Lewis Casebolt, all of Fairborn, and Mrs. Betty South, Xenia; four sons, Ralph of Xenia, Leonard, Robert and James, all of Fairborn; three sisters, Mrs. Dolla Kalb, Iowa, Mrs. Ellice Estlick, North Dakota, and Mrs. Etta Meyers, California; two brothers, Elmer C. and Frank, both of North Dakota; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Marks Lutheran church, Fairborn. Burial will be in Fairfield cemetery. Friends may call at the Morris Sons funeral home, Fairborn, after 2 p.m. Friday and from 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church.
Obituary -- Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio; Thursday, 30 MAY 1957, p.34 (Newspapers.com):
OTTO R. SMITH
FAIRBORN -- Otto R. Smith, 73, of 410 W. Dayton dr., died Wednesday at Kiser lake. Born in Ida Grove, Iowa, he had been a resident 48 years. Mr. Smith was retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force base. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Getter, Mrs. Emma Degenhart, Mrs. Irene Singleton and Mrs. Lewis Casebolt, all of Fairborn, and Mrs. Betty South, Xenia; four sons, Ralph of Xenia, Leonard, Robert and James, all of Fairborn; three sisters, Mrs. Dolla Kalb, Iowa, Mrs. Ellice Estlick, North Dakota, and Mrs. Etta Meyers, California; two brothers, Elmer C. and Frank, both of North Dakota; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Marks Lutheran church, Fairborn. Burial will be in Fairfield cemetery. Friends may call at the Morris Sons funeral home, Fairborn, after 2 p.m. Friday and from 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church.
Children of Otto Raymond Smith and Bessie Elvina Semler
- Evelyn Louise Smith+ b. 1 Apr 1911, d. 23 Feb 2003
- Emma Julia Smith+ b. 2 Jul 1912
- Ralph Otto Smith+ b. 25 Dec 1913, d. 21 Jan 1997
- Gladys Smith b. 1916, d. 1920
- Irene May Smith+ b. 6 May 1918, d. 25 Apr 2000
- Lois Catherine Smith+ b. 25 Oct 1921
- Leonard Earl Smith+ b. 20 Jan 1925, d. 29 Dec 1997
- Betty Lucille Smith+ b. 11 Sep 1927
- Robert Lee Smith b. 18 Feb 1930, d. 26 May 2009
Citations
- [S1481] 1900 Federal Census, Jackson County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 771; FHL #1240771.
Parthena (Reddick) Smith
F
Parthena (Reddick) Smith married John Wesley Starr, son of William Fletcher Starr and Sarah Lucas, on 4 February 1892.
Patience Sincere Smith1
F, b. circa 1887, d. 25 February 1937
Patience Sincere Smith was born circa 1887 at Ohio.1 She was the daughter of (?) Smith. Patience Sincere Smith married Ralph Windle, son of John R. Windle and Josephine Evans, circa 1904.1 Patience Sincere Smith died on 25 February 1937 at Mercy Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
Children of Patience Sincere Smith and Ralph Windle
- Albert J. Windle1 b. c 1905
- Carrie Windle1 b. c 1907
- Florence Windle1 b. c May 1909
- Ralph Windle b. 28 Dec 1914
Citations
- [S393] 1910 Federal Census, Hocking County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1199; FHL #1375212.
Patricia Ann Smith
F, b. 28 September 1958, d. 23 December 1958
Patricia Ann Smith was born on 28 September 1958 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. She was the daughter of Donald Clyde Smith. Patricia Ann Smith died on 23 December 1958.
Patricia Ellen Smith1
F, b. 14 January 1940, d. 17 July 2000
Patricia Ellen Smith was born on 14 January 1940 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.1 She was the daughter of John Irvin Smith and Y. Z. Blocker.1 Patricia Ellen Smith married Carrol Weston Bumgardner Jr. Patricia Ellen Smith died on 17 July 2000 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 60
Obituary -- The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 20 JUL 2000, p.23 (Newspapers.com):
Mrs. Patricia Smith Bumgardner, age 60, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at her home in Charlotte. Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday in the Hankins and Whittington, Dilworth Chapel with Dr. Charles Page officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. There will be a private interment at Sharon Memorial Park.
Mrs. Bumgardner, a Charlotte native, was born January 14, 1940, the daughter of the late John I. Smith and Y. Z. Blocker Smith of Lenoir, NC. She worked for Eastern Airlines for 24 years and retired after six years with the Mecklenburg Department of Social Services.
In addition to her husband, Carrol "Bud" W. Bumgardner, Jr., Mrs. Bumgardner is survived by her two daughters, Melinda C. Bumgardner and Amanda M. Bumgardner, both of Charlotte, three brothers, Richard N. Smith of N. Wilkesboro, NC, John I. Smith, Jr. of Fayetteville, GA and Stephen A. Smith of Hillsboro, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins and Whittington, Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd.
She was buried in July 2000 at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Findagrave #75101899.
Obituary -- The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 20 JUL 2000, p.23 (Newspapers.com):
Mrs. Patricia Smith Bumgardner, age 60, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at her home in Charlotte. Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday in the Hankins and Whittington, Dilworth Chapel with Dr. Charles Page officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. There will be a private interment at Sharon Memorial Park.
Mrs. Bumgardner, a Charlotte native, was born January 14, 1940, the daughter of the late John I. Smith and Y. Z. Blocker Smith of Lenoir, NC. She worked for Eastern Airlines for 24 years and retired after six years with the Mecklenburg Department of Social Services.
In addition to her husband, Carrol "Bud" W. Bumgardner, Jr., Mrs. Bumgardner is survived by her two daughters, Melinda C. Bumgardner and Amanda M. Bumgardner, both of Charlotte, three brothers, Richard N. Smith of N. Wilkesboro, NC, John I. Smith, Jr. of Fayetteville, GA and Stephen A. Smith of Hillsboro, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins and Whittington, Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd.
She was buried in July 2000 at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Findagrave #75101899.
Citations
- [S4942] 1940 Federal Census, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2942.
Paul Gibson Smith
M, b. 5 September 1928, d. 26 September 2015
Paul Gibson Smith was born on 5 September 1928 at Ohio.1 He was the son of John Morris Smith and Hazel C. Rudolph.1 Paul Gibson Smith married Jane Lou Davis, daughter of Raymond E. Davis and Ruth Beardsley McCormick, on 31 March 1951 at Lucas Co., OH. Paul Gibson Smith lived in 1993 at Glen Ellyn, Du Page Co., IL. He died on 26 September 2015 at age 87.
Citations
- [S2535] 1940 Federal Census, Lucas County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 3261.
Paul Samuel Smith
M, b. 3 July 1897, d. 19 May 1991
Paul Samuel Smith was born on 3 July 1897 at Richmond, Wayne Co., IN. He was the son of Harrison Jones Smith and Louise May Wolfe. Paul Samuel Smith married Lillian Elizabeth McMinn, daughter of Francis Erwin McMinn and Emma Williams. Paul Samuel Smith died on 19 May 1991 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 93 OBITUARY - The Los Angeles Times, May 30, 1991
Nixon Teacher, Former Whittier College Head, Dies
Paul Samuel Smith, former Whittier College president and mentor to former President Richard M. Nixon, died recently at age 93.
The Whittier resident died May 18 after a brief illness.
Smith, a respected history scholar and teacher, became the college's eighth president in 1951 and held the position through 1969. During his tenure, enrollment rose from 800 to 2,000, and the college established a Copenhagen school, one of the first campuses overseas to encourage students to study abroad.
But Smith's presidency may be remembered best for bricks and mortar. "He was very good at convincing donors to help build buildings," said Roy Newsom, another former Whittier College president. More than a dozen buildings went up during Smith's tenure, including the college chapel where students and colleagues gathered last Saturday for a memorial service.
Nixon, a 1934 graduate of Whittier College, wrote one of the tributes for the memorial. "During my 45 years in the political arena, no one inspired and influenced me more than Dr. Paul Smith," Nixon wrote. "He was the best of scores of teachers I had in high school, college and law school."
Smith would lecture in his history courses on leaders such as Presidents James Madison and James Monroe in a way that inspired his students to follow in their footsteps, Whittier College Trustee C. Milo Connick said. Smith believed "in free enterprise and individual initiative," Connick said. "He believed that history was the length and shadow of great men."
Smith, an author of several books on American politics and the Constitution, criticized other scholars for what he called "debunking the heroes of American history" and breeding "a disrespect for the past." Smith believed that educators did a disservice by downplaying the virtues of democracy in an effort to be nonpartisan.
Smith was born in Richmond, Ind., and attended a one-room schoolhouse where he read Poe, Byron and biographies from the Congressional Record.
At Earlham College, a nearby Quaker school, he studied political science and served as student body president, returning home every afternoon to do farm chores. He received his master's and doctorate degrees at the University of Wisconsin and began teaching at Whittier in 1922. He became known both for his oratory and his camaraderie with students. He would often join them in pickup basketball games.
He made one his last public appearances four months ago at a memorial service for his wife, Lillian. Smith struggled to get out of his chair and slowly crossed the few feet to the speaker's podium, Connick said, but he retained the voice that once held students spellbound.
"He talked about the things he and Lillian were interested in throughout their lives," Connick said, such as world peace and helping the unfortunate. "He said these things hadn't materialized according to their hopes, but it was incumbent on humankind to keep working on them."
He was buried in May 1991 at Elkhorn Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.
Nixon Teacher, Former Whittier College Head, Dies
Paul Samuel Smith, former Whittier College president and mentor to former President Richard M. Nixon, died recently at age 93.
The Whittier resident died May 18 after a brief illness.
Smith, a respected history scholar and teacher, became the college's eighth president in 1951 and held the position through 1969. During his tenure, enrollment rose from 800 to 2,000, and the college established a Copenhagen school, one of the first campuses overseas to encourage students to study abroad.
But Smith's presidency may be remembered best for bricks and mortar. "He was very good at convincing donors to help build buildings," said Roy Newsom, another former Whittier College president. More than a dozen buildings went up during Smith's tenure, including the college chapel where students and colleagues gathered last Saturday for a memorial service.
Nixon, a 1934 graduate of Whittier College, wrote one of the tributes for the memorial. "During my 45 years in the political arena, no one inspired and influenced me more than Dr. Paul Smith," Nixon wrote. "He was the best of scores of teachers I had in high school, college and law school."
Smith would lecture in his history courses on leaders such as Presidents James Madison and James Monroe in a way that inspired his students to follow in their footsteps, Whittier College Trustee C. Milo Connick said. Smith believed "in free enterprise and individual initiative," Connick said. "He believed that history was the length and shadow of great men."
Smith, an author of several books on American politics and the Constitution, criticized other scholars for what he called "debunking the heroes of American history" and breeding "a disrespect for the past." Smith believed that educators did a disservice by downplaying the virtues of democracy in an effort to be nonpartisan.
Smith was born in Richmond, Ind., and attended a one-room schoolhouse where he read Poe, Byron and biographies from the Congressional Record.
At Earlham College, a nearby Quaker school, he studied political science and served as student body president, returning home every afternoon to do farm chores. He received his master's and doctorate degrees at the University of Wisconsin and began teaching at Whittier in 1922. He became known both for his oratory and his camaraderie with students. He would often join them in pickup basketball games.
He made one his last public appearances four months ago at a memorial service for his wife, Lillian. Smith struggled to get out of his chair and slowly crossed the few feet to the speaker's podium, Connick said, but he retained the voice that once held students spellbound.
"He talked about the things he and Lillian were interested in throughout their lives," Connick said, such as world peace and helping the unfortunate. "He said these things hadn't materialized according to their hopes, but it was incumbent on humankind to keep working on them."
He was buried in May 1991 at Elkhorn Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.
Pearl Smith
F, b. 24 January 1872, d. 30 June 1911
Pearl Smith was born on 24 January 1872.1 She was the daughter of David Owen Smith and Georgianna Frances Eakle. Pearl Smith married Harry Ernest Eyler.1 Pearl Smith died on 30 June 1911 at Funkstown, Washington Co., MD, at age 39.1
Children of Pearl Smith and Harry Ernest Eyler
- Katherine Rose Eyler b. 26 Mar 1897
- Ruth Marguerite Eyler+ b. 30 Mar 1899, d. Jun 1983
- Mary Elmyra Eyler b. 17 May 1900, d. 10 Jun 1911
- Joseph Ernest Eyler b. 21 May 1902, d. b 1926
- William Edgar Eyler b. 27 Dec 1903, d. 1 Mar 1904
- Gordon Milo Eyler b. 23 Apr 1908
Citations
- [S82] Price Genealogy, 483.
Pearl Smith
F, b. March 1877, d. 14 August 1953
Pearl Smith was born in March 1877 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of John M. Smith and Sophronia Bloomer. Pearl Smith died on 14 August 1953 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH, at age 76.
Peggy Lou Smith
F, b. circa 1927
Peggy Lou Smith was born circa 1927. She was the daughter of Max Edward Smith Jr. and Mary Catherine Jones. Peggy Lou Smith married William Robert Hanshumaker, son of William C. Hanschumaker and Flora G. Hilf, on 2 January 1947 at Washington Co., PA. Peggy Lou Smith lived on 13 April 1950 at 209 Montrose Terrace, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. She and William Robert Hanshumaker were divorced in June 1966 at Palm Beach Co., FL; after the divorce, William remarried to Shirley Draughn (1933-2008). Peggy remarried to Frank Muro on 11 OCT 1980.
Col. Peter Smith1
M
Col. Peter Smith lived at Chesterfield Co., VA.
Child of Col. Peter Smith
- Laura Smith+ b. 7 Jun 1815
Citations
- [S20] Joseph Sullivant, A Genealogy and Family Memorial, 92.
Peter Crumley Smith1
M, b. 15 May 1805, d. 6 January 1877
Peter Crumley Smith was born on 15 May 1805 at Pennsylvania.1 He married Hester Schultz. Peter Crumley Smith died on 6 January 1877 at Van Buren Co., IA, at age 71. He was buried in January 1877 at Hoskins Cemetery, Cantril, Van Buren Co., IA, Findagrave #22961742.
Child of Peter Crumley Smith and Hester Schultz
- Mary Catherine Smith+2,1 b. 1847, d. 1914
Philip Smith1
M, b. 5 August 1873, d. 29 September 1949
Philip Smith was born on 5 August 1873 at Ohio.1 He married Caroline E. Hoffman on 20 July 1912. Philip Smith died on 29 September 1949 at Tuscarawas Co., OH, at age 76.
Child of Philip Smith and Caroline E. Hoffman
- Leroy E. Smith+1 b. 21 Mar 1916, d. 27 Feb 1981
Citations
- [S3989] 1920 Federal Census, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1444.
Philip A. Smith
M, b. April 1880
Philip A. Smith was born in April 1880 at Multnomah Co., OR.1,2 He was the son of Philip Tennessee Smith and Mary Jane Windle.
Philip Tennessee Smith
M, b. 6 July 1834, d. 9 October 1901
Philip Tennessee Smith was born on 6 July 1834 at Monroe Co., TN.1,2 He married Mary Jane Windle, daughter of John Wesley Windle and Isabella Dodson, on 17 August 1862 at Multnomah Co. (probably), OR, 9 children born, 7 living as of 1910 census (Portland 4 Ward, p.188A.)2 Philip Tennessee Smith died on 9 October 1901 at Multnomah Co., OR, at age 67. He was buried in October 1901 at Old Pioneers Columbian Cemetery, St. John's Village, Multnomah Co., OR.
Children of Philip Tennessee Smith and Mary Jane Windle
- Henry Webster Smith+ b. Jan 1865, d. 1915
- Martha Frances Smith+ b. Jan 1867, d. 1902
- Sarah Isabella Smith+ b. Dec 1869
- James Smith b. c 1871
- Susan Smith
- Mary Ann Smith b. c 1874
- Effie Lavelle Smith b. c 1877
- Philip A. Smith b. Apr 1880
- Lizzie P. Smith2 b. Dec 1881
- Homer Smith
Lt. Col. Philip Theodore Smith
M, b. 6 November 1928, d. 18 February 1997
Lt. Col. Philip Theodore Smith was born on 6 November 1928. He married Anna Laurie Davis. Lt. Col. Philip Theodore Smith began military service Vietnam War service, U.S. Air Force. He died on 18 February 1997 at age 68. He was buried in February 1997 at Robinson Cemetery, Robinson, McLennan Co., TX, Findagrave #121727079.
Note: Philip's biological father was Philip Eddy Keech (1905 - 1965.)
Note: Philip's biological father was Philip Eddy Keech (1905 - 1965.)
Phillip T. Smith1
M, b. January 1891
Phillip T. Smith was born in January 1891 at Multnomah Co., OR.1 He was the son of Henry Webster Smith and Rosetta Emily Severance.1
Citations
- [S455] 1900 Federal Census, Multnomah County, Oregon. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 1351; FHL #1241351.
Rachel Smith
F, b. 4 October 1811, d. 18 December 1886
Rachel Smith was born on 4 October 1811 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Smith and Rachel Parrett. Rachel Smith married Jerome Draise on 13 May 1850 at Fayette Co., OH. Rachel Smith died on 18 December 1886 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 75.
Rachel Smith
F, b. 1838
Rachel Smith was born in 1838 at Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. She married Alexander Pushie.
Child of Rachel Smith and Alexander Pushie
- Helena Pushie+ b. Apr 1860, d. 1930