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Rev William Riley Smith
9 Apr 1851 – 18 Jun 1942
| Birth | 9 Apr 1851 |
| Death | 18 Jun 1942 |
| Cemetery | Rock Lick Baptist Church Cemetery Somerset , Pulaski County , Kentucky , USA |
| Added by | Larry and Linda Davis Singleton on 01 Mar 2016 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147257267 |
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The Rev. William Riley Smith, one of Pulaski county's oldest and best loved citizens, died Thursday at his home on the Mt. Vernon Road, after an illness of ten days. He was born near Jellico, Tenn., April 9, 1851, and came to this county from Williamsburg 45 years ago. He was converted at an early age and united with the Corinth Baptist Church at Spruceburg, Whitley County, Ky. He entered the ministry at the age of 18, being ordained by the Corinth Baptist Church of which he was a member. He faithfully served in the ministry until forced to retire 12 years ago on account of his advanced age. From the date of his conversion, 73 years ago, he lived a consistent Christian life, was a model husband and father in the home, a beloved citizen among all who knew him, and an humble follower daily of his Lord and Master. Countless numbers were converted under his preaching. There was a glow of gentleness always radiant in his character, and inward peace shining serenely on his countenance. Mr. Smith and Miss Catharine Brummett of Dishman, were married Jan. 28, 1869, and to this union were born ten children, five sons and five daughters. The eight surviving children are the Rev. Thomas M. Smith of Muskogee, Okla., Mrs. Rachel Early of Mark, Mrs. Tom Whitis of Dabney, Mrs. W.G. Boyd of Somerset, Jeremiah Smith of Stab, Mrs. T.A. Hail of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Henry Wright of Ano and Bradley Smith of Somerset. Two sons, Josiah and George, preceded him in death. His wife passed to her reward Oct. 4, 1935. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Calvary Baptist Church, the Rev. G.S. Rogers and Rev. W.W. McAlpin officiating. Burial was in the Rock Lick Cemetery. Truly, a man of God has departed to receive the welcome plaudit, "Well done, good and faithful servant." From The Commonwealth, Somerset, Kentucky - Wednesday, June 24, 1942. ====== Links to parents provided by Find a Grave contributor, April (#47143148) on December 13, 2016.
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- James Calvin Smith 1847–1935
- Nancy Catherine Smith Morgan 1847–1925
- Emily Jane Smith Douglas 1853–1890
- Sarah Alice Smith Perkins 1854–1935
- Stephen Marion Smith 1858–1935
- Josiah Smith 1859–1923
- Thomas B Smith 1862–1863
- Aaron H. Smith 1863–1906 FaG
- Andrew Jackson Smith 1867–1908 FaG
- Mathew C. Smith 1869–1889 FaG
- Charlotte Ann Smith Tramell 1870–1937 FaG
- Ulysses S. Grant Smith 1872–1906 FaG
- Edward Preston Smith 1874–1958 FaG
- Linda Mae Smith Fuller 1877–1974 FaG
- Ella Smith Robbins 1879–1970 FaG
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- Thomas Moble Smith 1868–1943 FaG
- Rachel Smith Early 1872–1967 FaG
- Josiah Smith 1874–1940 FaG
- Emily Jane Smith Whitis 1876–1965 FaG
- Julia Ann Smith Boyd 1883–1983 FaG
- Stella Smith Wright 1892–1979
- William Bradley Smith 1895–1993 FaG
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