Wayne County Press
1927

Daniel Smith son of John and Mary Smith, was born April 12th, 1844, and departed this life March 8th, age 82 years, 10 months and 26 days. He enlisted as a private in the Civil War of 1861, Sept. 11th 1862 at age 18 years.

He was united in marrage to Mary M. Harshbarger, who preceded him in death March 20th 1917.   In this union were born five girls and four boys, six of whom are still living: Gregg, Ellen, Emma, Oscar, Sara, Grover, Addie and Ross. Ellen, Addie and Oscar preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn their loss six children, thirty-six grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and a host of friends.

Uncle Dan was a good neighbor, a loving father and was loved by all who knew him. He bore his suffering with patience and expressed his willingness several times to go where he would be at rest. He was born and has lived in this community all his life and is known and respected by all and his advice to his children was to always do right. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled. May we all meet him in Heaven is our prayer. Funeral was conducted by ELD. F.M. Lappin and interment in Olive Branch Cemetery.