William Henry Smith was born 8/2/1866 in Greene County, TN. I don't know who his family was although his obituary says he was survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He is first found in the 1870 U.S. Census living with another family.
1870 U.S. Census of District 21, Greene County, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1531; Page: 416A; Family History Library Film: 553030, "John Cassteel" (sic)
John Cassteel, 48 yrs old, M(ale), W(hite), Farmer, $3,000 Real Estate Value, $1,200 Personal Estate Value, Born in TN
Manda Cassteel, 45 yrs old, F, W, Keeping house, Born in TN
Susanna Cassteel, 22 yrs old, F, W, Keeping House, Born in TN
John Cassteel, 20 yrs old, M, W, Born in TN
Robert Cassteel, 14 yrs old, M, W, Born in TN
William Smith, 4 yrs old (DOB 1866), M, W, Born in TN
1880 U.S. Census of District 17, Greene County, Tennessee; Roll: 1258; Page: 238B; Enumeration District: 056, "Alexander Hicks"
Alexander Hicks, W(hite), M(ale), 52 yrs old, Head, Married, Farmer, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Rebecca Hicks, W, F, 54 yrs old, Wife, Married, Keeping house, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Disa Hicks, W, F, 21 yrs old, Daughter, Single, At Home, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Margaret Hicks, W, F, 17 yrs old, Daughter, Single, At Home, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
William Smith, W, M, 17 yrs old, Servant, Works on farm, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
On 12/1/1887 he married Annie Mary "Mollie" Harrison in Greene County, TN.
Annie Mary Harrison was born 3/10/1868 in Green County, TN to Amos J. and Rebecca Harrison. William Henry Smith and Mollie Harrison had 8 children:
1) John Robert Smith, Sr. (DOB 5/3/1888 in Greene County, TN; DOD 2/3/1967 in Chuckey, Greene County, TN) married Bertha Taylor (DOB 3/25/1896 in TN; DOD 8/15/1971 in Greene County, TN).
2) James Franklin Smith (DOB 9/24/1890 in Greene County, TN; DOD 10/17/1960 in Greene County, TN) married Ida Mae Peters (DOB 5/31/1896 in TN; DOD 12/12/1991 in Greene County, TN).
3) Gertie May Smith (DOB 3/4/1893 in Greene County, TN; DOD 4/21/1981 in Chuckey, Greene County, TN) married Charles R. Campbell (DOB 1/24/1871 in TN; DOD 5/3/1933 in Greene County, TN).
4) Amanda Naomi Smith (DOB 1/14/1896 in Greene County, TN; DOD 1/14/1978 in Greene County, TN) never married.
5) Georgia Lee Smith (DOB 12/19/1898 in Greene County, TN; DOD 3/1/1994 in Afton, Greene County, TN) married James Byron Ross (DOB 2/20/1894 in TN; DOD 11/10/1965 in Afton, Greene County, TN),
6) William J. "Hoss" Smith (DOB 10/13/1902 in Greene County, TN; DOD 2/10/1990 in Afton, Greene County, TN) married Mary Gertrude Brown (DOB 3/9/1907 in TN; DOD 6/28/2008 in Afton, Greene County, TN).
7) Emma Pauline Smith (DOB 5/11/1905 in Greene County, TN; DOD 3/11/2002 in Greeneville, Greene County, TN) married Hubert Carl "Josh" Teague (DOB 1/11/1903 in Greene County, TN; DOD 2/2/1981 in Greene County, TN).
8) Anna Roxie Smith (DOB 12/31/1907 in Ottway, Greene County, TN; DOD 12/12/1999 in Batesville, Independence County, AR) married Styles Rowe Southerland (DOB 5/24/1906 in Banner, Cleburne County, AR; DOD 11/19/1995 in Batesville, Independence County, AR).
1900 U.S. Census of Civil District 11, Greene County, Tennessee; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1241573, "William H. Smith"
William H. Smith, Head, W(hite), M(ale), Born Aug, 1864, 35 years old, Married 4 years (DOM 1896), Farmer, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Farmer, Can read and write, Rents farm
Mollie A. Smith, Wife, W, F, Born Mar, 1868, 32 yrs old, Married 4 yrs, 5 children with 5 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Can read and write
John R. Smith, Son, W, M, Born May, 1888, 12 yrs old, Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Farm Laborer
James F. Smith, Son, W, M, Born Sept, 1890, 9 yrs old, Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Gertie M. Smith, Daughter, W, F, Born Mar, 1893, 7 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Amanda N. Smith, Daughter, W, F, Born Jan, 1896, 4 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Georgia L. Smith, Daughter, W, F, Born Dec, 1898, 1 yr old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Russ Ward, Lodger, W, M, Born Mary, 1845, 55 yrs old, Married 20 yrs, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
At the young age of 42 yrs old, W.H. Smith was elected Sheriff and took office in September, 1908. He had 8 children from age 20 to 1 year old. His residence was in Ottway, Greene County, TN.
Sheriff Smith, of Greene county, while on his way from the Newport Fair, met with quite a serious mishap at Leadville, a small town between Newport and Morristown. Two drunken mountaineers were being ejected from the train by the train crew and in return were giving the trainmen more than they could do to put them off, when the conductor of the train asked for assistance. Sheriff Smith at once responded and in the melee got an ugly gas in the head by a rock thrown by one of the ruffians. He in return shot at the fleeing party who got away. The other one was captured and brought to Morristown where he was jailed.
But then tragedy struck. One month after taking office he accidentally killed himself.
Sheriff Smith Killed
On last Thursday morning, Sheriff W.H. Smith was accidentally shot with his own pistol. He was in the court room opening a box of court supplies, when his pistol, a 38-calibre Colt, fell from his pocket on the floor and exploded. The ball struck him in the left breast, passing through his body and through his lungs. He walked into the Trustee's office and sat down. All the doctors in town went to render aid, but they soon found that he was beyond their reach. His wife was informed by phone at Ottway 10 miles distant, of the accident and in two hours was at his bedside. In the afternoon he was taken to the residence of Richard Hall, where he died Friday 10:00 a.m.
On Friday afternoon he was taken to his home at Ottway and was buried Saturday morning. Rev. W.A. Brown conducted the funeral services which were held under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.
Mr. Smith was elected sheriff at the last August election, it being his first term. He was popular and well liked by all. His family consists of his wife and eight children.
About 1500 persons attended the funeral, attesting the esteem in which he was held by his neighbors and friends.
MIDWAY
We regret very much to hear of the death of Sheriff Smith and feel that we have lost a good man and one who have made a good officer and given satisfaction to all. We certainly sympathize with his widow and children in their sad bereavement.
BAILEYTON
Baileyton, Oct. 12-Some of our people attend the funeral of Sheriff Smith.
Executive Committee Passes Resolutions
At the meeting of the County Democratic Executive Committee, Monday, Oscar M. Duggers, J.D. Brown, W.K. Mitchell ... resolutions relative to the late Sheriff W.H. Smith. The following resolutions were presented and unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from among us Sheriff W.H. Smith, who, as a citizen, was honored and esteemed by all who knew him; who, as a husband and father, was the embodiment of all that is truest and noblest in man, therefore be it
RESOLVED That we are deeply sensible of the irreparable loss that we sustain in the death of Mr. Smith, and while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who regardeth the sparrow's fall, we commend the upright walk and exemplary life of the deceased brother, and
RESOLVED, 2nd, That we extend to his widow and children our sincere sympathy, assuring them that since in the death of their husband and father they sustain a great loss, they should find consolation in the fact that they still have the priceless heritage of the good name which he left behind him.
RESOLVED, 3rd, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the county papers for publication, and also to the family of the deceased.
Oscar M. Duggers
J.D. Brown
W.K. Mitchell
Hon. J.R. Todd, who assumed the office of Sheriff after the death of Sheriff W.H. Smith, is conducting the affairs of his office in a most satisfactory manner. Mr. Todd very properly retained all of Sheriff Smith's deputies and is endeavoring to carry out his policies. Mr. Todd will hold the office until the county court elects a successor.
Sheriff Smith Killed
At 11 o'clock Thursday morning while opening a box of cuspidors in the courthouse, Sheriff W.H. Smith dropped his pistol on the floor. The pistol fired and the shot entered his left breast passing through his body. He walked into the Trustee's office and sat down. Physicians were summoned and a cot was provided. The physicians found the Sheriff beyond the reach of medical aid. The family was notified at Ottway about 2 hours after the accident. His wife was at his bedside. At four o'clock, he was taken to the residence of Mr. Richard Hall on Summer Street, at which place he died at 5 a.m. Friday. On Friday morning the body was taken in charge by the firm of J.J. Mitchell and Co., and on this, (Friday) afternoon, was taken to his home at Ottway, Funeral services will be conducted from the Mt. Pleasant church Saturday morning at 10 a.m., by Rev. W.A. Brown. The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, which order the deceased belonged.
Mr. Smith is survived by his widow and eight children, two brothers and two sisters. He was 42 years of age.
Mr. Smith was elected Sheriff in the August election and was inducted into the office on Sept 1st. He served just one month of his term. But in this time he had won the confidence and esteem of the people of the county, to such an extent that his untimely death is regarded not only as a loss to his family and immediate friends, but a distinct loss to the good citizenship of the county.
Mr. Smith was a self-made man, and his standing in the community in which he lived, attested his good qualities as a neighbor and friend.
In his home he was all that a devoted husband and father could be.
Before his death, in conversation with his brother, Mr. H.M. Smith...
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William H “W H” Smith
BIRTH 2 Aug 1866, Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
DEATH 9 Oct 1908 (aged 42), Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
BURIAL: Cross Anchor Cemetery, Cross Anchor, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
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MEMORIAL ID 39361909
Mollie Harrison Smith
BIRTH 10 Mar 1868
DEATH 4 Feb 1959 (aged 90), Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
BURIAL: Cross Anchor Cemetery, Cross Anchor, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
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MEMORIAL ID 39361906