Mrs. Letitia Dixon Smith nee Jones, was born near Ga. August 19th 1821. In 1840, with her family she removed to Texas; and in Sep. the same year she was joined in holy wedlock with D. E. Smith, formerly of New ____ Conn. At the time of her marriage she was living at China Grove, Austin Co., Texas. For thirty-five years she was a citizen of Gonzales Co., and was ever honored, esteemed and valued by a host of acquaintances and friends. She was a profound Christian experience and was and as for sobriety of character, for devotion to her church and her strong Baptist views. The last of a family of eight. She passed her three score and ten by a little more than one year, and Saturday the 8th of October her faithful spirit quitted the climes of sorrow and ascended to reaims of bliss.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber-
Peaceful in the grave so low,
Thou no more wilt join our number;
Thou no more our songs will know.
Yet again we hope to meet the,
When the day of life is fled;
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Pastor
Mrs. Letitia Dixon Smith nee Jones, was born near Ga. August 19th 1821. In 1840, with her family she removed to Texas; and in Sep. the same year she was joined in holy wedlock with D. E. Smith, formerly of New ____ Conn. At the time of her marriage she was living at China Grove, Austin Co., Texas. For thirty-five years she was a citizen of Gonzales Co., and was ever honored, esteemed and valued by a host of acquaintances and friends. She was a profound Christian experience and was and as for sobriety of character, for devotion to her church and her strong Baptist views. The last of a family of eight. She passed her three score and ten by a little more than one year, and Saturday the 8th of October her faithful spirit quitted the climes of sorrow and ascended to reaims of bliss.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber-
Peaceful in the grave so low,
Thou no more wilt join our number;
Thou no more our songs will know.
Yet again we hope to meet the,
When the day of life is fled;
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Pastor
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