MR. R. L. SMITH DEAD.
Was a Pioneer, Having lived in the County More Than Sixty Years- Mr. R. L. Smith. or 'Uncle Ran," as he was called by his many friends, died at his home on Clayton Prairie near Smetana, Monday. February 2, a brief notice of which has been previously made in The Eagle. Mr. Smith was a native Texan, was born in Washington County in 1831 and was therefore in his eighty-third year at the lime of his death. He was among the oldest settlers of Brazos county, having moved here from Washington County when but twenty-two years of age, before Bryan was founded and when old Boonville was the county seat. He settled on Clayton Prairie, seven miles west of Bryan and that community has been his home continuously since. Mr. Smith was a good man and citizen, true in his friends, true to his obligations as a man and citizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all. He was a valiant.ex-Confederate soldier, having fought valiantly the South during the entire four years of the war, and was once seriously wounded in the hand, rendering him partially disabled the remainder of his life. He was twice married and was the father of twenty-three children. He is survived by his wife and a number of his children, who have the deep sympathy of all in their sorrow. He was laid to rest in the family burying ground near his home. Dr. M. E. Weaver, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city conducting the funeral services. Published The Bryan Eagle - Feb 5, 1914
Contributor: John Ellisor
MR. R. L. SMITH DEAD.
Was a Pioneer, Having lived in the County More Than Sixty Years- Mr. R. L. Smith. or 'Uncle Ran," as he was called by his many friends, died at his home on Clayton Prairie near Smetana, Monday. February 2, a brief notice of which has been previously made in The Eagle. Mr. Smith was a native Texan, was born in Washington County in 1831 and was therefore in his eighty-third year at the lime of his death. He was among the oldest settlers of Brazos county, having moved here from Washington County when but twenty-two years of age, before Bryan was founded and when old Boonville was the county seat. He settled on Clayton Prairie, seven miles west of Bryan and that community has been his home continuously since. Mr. Smith was a good man and citizen, true in his friends, true to his obligations as a man and citizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all. He was a valiant.ex-Confederate soldier, having fought valiantly the South during the entire four years of the war, and was once seriously wounded in the hand, rendering him partially disabled the remainder of his life. He was twice married and was the father of twenty-three children. He is survived by his wife and a number of his children, who have the deep sympathy of all in their sorrow. He was laid to rest in the family burying ground near his home. Dr. M. E. Weaver, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city conducting the funeral services. Published The Bryan Eagle - Feb 5, 1914
Contributor: John Ellisor
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Family Members
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Willis Annette Smith Todd
1868–1952
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Sarah Elizabeth Smith Wallace
1871–1954
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Lula Smith Williams
1877–1908
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Bula Smith Puckett
1878–1956
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Winnie Smith Easman
1881–1970
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Della Elizabeth Smith Andrews
1893–1964
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Weltha Odessa Smith Hilton
1896–1985
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Myrtie Mae Smith Bailey
1898–1984
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Tommie Lourine Smith McFarland
1900–1930
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Bonnie Belle Smith Myers
1903–1993
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Richard C Smith Gann
1905–1971
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Lou Ellen Smith Crownover
1911–1996
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