Easton Daily Express May 19, 1900 p. 8

Andrew Smith, a Lehigh & Hudson railroad brakeman, of Delaware Park, who had both legs cut off yesterday at Franklin, died at Andover last night.

The remains arrived here today and were taken to the residence of a sister, Mrs. Charles Foose, of St. Joseph Street, South Easton.

Mr. Smith was about 45 years of age. He is survived by two children Ella and James Smith, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith, of Delaware Park; two sisters, Mrs. Foose, of South Easton, and Mrs. William Randall, of Phillipsburg; three brothers, Morgan, of this place, and Frank and Jerome Smith, of Chicago.

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Easton Daily Express May 21. 1900 p. 3

The funeral of Andrew Smith, the Lehigh & Hudson railroad brakeman who died form injured received last week, took place from the residence of his brother-in-law, Charles Foose, of No. 1019 Berwick street, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The services were conducted at Bethany United Evangelical Church by Rev. C. L. Oswald. The pall-bearers were: Harry, William, and Robert Foose, Edward and Harry Smith, and William Randall. The remains were interred at Hay's cemetery.

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New Jersey Herald May 24, 1900

FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT AT FRANKLIN

Last Friday morning Andrew Smith, of Phillipsburg, a brakeman on the Lehigh & Hudson River railroad, met with a fatal accident while his train was drilling at Franklin Furnace. Several large Iron cars used by the mining company for carrying ore, and with a capacity of several tons over the ordinary railroad car, had been made up and the trainmen started out to make a "flying switch." Mr. Smith, the head brakeman, was standing on the rear end of the tender of the locomotive for the purpose of uncoupling the cars from the engine. He was awaiting the signal when he slipped or made a misstep and fell from the tender. The rear wheels of the first car passed over his legs, severing both just above the ankles. He then attempted to pull himself away from the rail, when he was by the next car in the same manner and both legs again thrown across the rail, and his limbs again cut off by his body.

Notwithstanding his terrible injuries he remained conscious and rolled away from the track. The accident was witnessed by one of the trainmen who signaled the engineer to stop. When the trainmen reached his side the unfortunate man picked up one of his severed limbs and said to his companions, "Boys, care for me, I cannot live long." He was carried to a small house nearby, and upon a wagon being procured from O'Donnell & McManiman, the contractors were taken to the Franklin House, where Mr. and Mrs. Little gave him every attention in their power.

In the meantime, Dr. Chase Duoning, of Franklin, and Dr. Pettet, of Hamburg, had been summoned. They did all they could do to alleviate the sufferings of the injured man, who remained conscious until a short time before his death, which occurred about four o'clock in the afternoon. The scene was a sad one as the doctors attempted to cheer him, he would reply, "Oh doctor, I know best, my life is slowly ebbing away and the end is near," and more than one who were endeavoring to care for the deceased was compelled to turn away from his side as their eyes filled with tears.

The deceased was about 42 years of age and was considered one of the most careful employees on the road. He was a widower and is survived by two children, aged 12 and 14 years, who reside at Phillipsburg. The remains were taken to that place on Saturday.

The accident so unnerved the companions of Smith on the train that they refused to do further duty on that day.

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Belvidere Apollo May 25, 1900 p. 3

Andrew Smith of Phillipsburg, a brakeman on the Lehigh and Hudson railroad, had both legs cut off at the hips at Franklin Junction on Friday last by falling between the iron cars. He died at 8 o'clock the same evening. He leaves two children. His father, Isaac Smith, who is living, aged 77 years, had another son killed on the Pennsylvania R. R. a few years ago.

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Marriages and Deaths
1885-1902 Vol. XVII (SEP-SM)

Smith, Andrew
died 18 May 1900 (age 38)
children: Ella; James (of Phillipsburg NJ)
other: Brothers and Sisters: Morgan (of Phillipsburg NJ); Jerome and Frank (of Chicago); Mrs. Charles Foose (of Easton); Mrs. Wm. Randell (of Phillipsburg NJ); Father survives.

Reference: DFP 19 May 1900
(Ella E. and James N.)

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According to
First Methodis Church
Phillipsburg NJ Records
1855-1923
(EAPL Marx Room)

p. 19

Andrew J. Smith of Phillipsburg NJ
was married to
Laura J. Lott of Asbury NJ
on Nov. 23, 1881
by Rev. Am. M. Palmer
in Phillipsburg NJ


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P. 26a

Andrew Jackson Smith
son of Isaac and Mary Smith
was born on
August 26, 1863
was baptized on
March 24, 1875
by Rev. H.W. Searles

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According to NJ Marriages 1678-1985

Andrew J. Smith age 21 born 1860
married
Laura J. Lott age 20 born 1861
on Nov. 23, 1881
in Phillipsburg NJ, Warren Co.

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According to
Resources & Industries of Easton PA
by C. M. Sitgreaves 1889

Smith, Andrew J, brakeman res 1214 Berwick
-Laura I, James N, Ella E