See Memorial #17556975
William Smith of Elsinore, was born in Kolding, Denmark, on March 10, 1848. In 1862 Mr. Smith, accompanied by his mother, came from their native land to America having been converted to the Mormon faith. They lived in Mt. Pleasant for a few months and then removed to Richfield where they remained for a few months. Mr. Smith was one who was sent in 1862 to settle the town of Elsinore, which place was his residence ever since up to the time of his death.
In 1866 he married Miss Caroline Jensen of Mt. Pleasant, who is still living. To them were born four boys and five girls, all are living except the oldest boy, died in mere infancy.
Mr. Smith was a staunch McKinley Republican, he held the position of Postmaster for eight years in his town and was Justice of the Peace at the time of his death. He was one of the prime movers in every circle in his town and all during his life held many public offices.
Salt Lake Herald
14 June 1898
Black Hawk War
Pvt. Capt. Jacob Christiansen Co.- Infantry Ut. Territory
1 May 1867 to 1 Nov. 1867
Daughter: Alta Lavern Thompson, #45093463
AKA: Hans Peter Vilheim Schmidt Memorial #17556975
FATHER: Raphael Schmidt, Died in Denmark
IMMIGRATION: SS Humbolt 9 April 1862 to 20 May 1862 Liverpool to New York
OVERLAND: John Murdock Company 1862
See Memorial #17556975
William Smith of Elsinore, was born in Kolding, Denmark, on March 10, 1848. In 1862 Mr. Smith, accompanied by his mother, came from their native land to America having been converted to the Mormon faith. They lived in Mt. Pleasant for a few months and then removed to Richfield where they remained for a few months. Mr. Smith was one who was sent in 1862 to settle the town of Elsinore, which place was his residence ever since up to the time of his death.
In 1866 he married Miss Caroline Jensen of Mt. Pleasant, who is still living. To them were born four boys and five girls, all are living except the oldest boy, died in mere infancy.
Mr. Smith was a staunch McKinley Republican, he held the position of Postmaster for eight years in his town and was Justice of the Peace at the time of his death. He was one of the prime movers in every circle in his town and all during his life held many public offices.
Salt Lake Herald
14 June 1898
Black Hawk War
Pvt. Capt. Jacob Christiansen Co.- Infantry Ut. Territory
1 May 1867 to 1 Nov. 1867
Daughter: Alta Lavern Thompson, #45093463
AKA: Hans Peter Vilheim Schmidt Memorial #17556975
FATHER: Raphael Schmidt, Died in Denmark
IMMIGRATION: SS Humbolt 9 April 1862 to 20 May 1862 Liverpool to New York
OVERLAND: John Murdock Company 1862
Family Members
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William Rudolph Smith
1876–1942
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Rebecca Christina Smith Robinson
1878–1962
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Charles Christian Smith
1881–1955
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Ralph "Raphael" Peter Smith
1884–1943
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Franklin "Frank" Smith
1886–1936
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Lillian Marie Smith
1887–1887
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Zionetta Mathilda "Zion" Smith Sylvester
1888–1971
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Cora Sophia Smith Allison
1893–1966
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Alta Laverne Smith Thompson
1893–1971
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Ruby LaNora Smith
1896–1931
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Dewey William Smith
1898–1956
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