Dr. Joseph H. Smith died August 14, 1890 at the residence of his brother, Dr. H. L. Smith in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The subject of our sketch was the sixth son of the late Adam Smith and was born near Eddyville, Armstrong county, Pa., in February 1852 and was consequently in his 39th year.
He being a school mate of the writer we can truly testify to his manly qualities in early life. After mastering the English branches he chose as his profession that of medicine. He took a thorough course under the tutorship of Dr. Thompson, of Corsica, Clarion county, Pa., preparatory to attending the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, Pa. where he attended one term and his health failing him he returned to his home to rest up his badly worn constitution. After he had gained his usual health he went to the Cleveland, Ohio, Medical College, where he graduated with high honors.
He first commenced the practice of his profession at Kelly's Station, where he by his diligence and manly bearing soon gained a large and remunerative practice, and by the skill he showed in the treatment of the many diseases he was called on to locate showed that he was a medical director in deed and in truth. After several years of practice at this place his health commenced to fail. His field of labor was too large; his constitution would not stand the constant exposure.
He then located in Apollo, Pa. where he soon gained a very remunerative practice and in the latter part of 1877 was married to Miss Mattie Crosby, a sister of the late G. S. Cosby, Exq. He also practiced in Dayton, Pa. some two years, where he was very successful. He then located in Mechanicsburg, Indiana county, Pa. some two years ago, at which place his most estimable wife and six bright children now reside.
Almost one year ago the Dr's health commenced to fail him. That most dread disease consumption claimed him as its victim. In May last at the solicitation of his brother he decided to go to Oklahoma hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial to him. But alas, that grim monster had drawn its coils to close to be shaken off. The Master had called and his summons must be obeyed.
His remains were buried in the cemetery at Potwin, Kansas, alongside of his brother, J. Y. Smith, who died a few years ago of wounds received while battling for his country in the late rebellion. The Dr. was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and died in the full hope of a bright resurrection.
We can truly say with many others that the bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of this community as far as that is a balm for their wounded hearts.
Eddyville, Pa.
Another obit says:
Dr. Joseph H. Smith of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania died at the residence of his brother, Dr. H. L. Smith of Guthrie on August 14th at 8:15 pm. He was 38 years and six months of age.
His death was a peculairly sad one. In December of last year he was taken with consumption, and finally, in the hope of obtaining relief by change of climate, left his wife and six children in Pennsylvania and went to Kansas, to visit his brother Phillip. Seemingly recovering, at the end of six weeks he came to Guthrie to visit his brother Henry. On August 4th, when about to return home he took sick and sank until he died. His brothers, Phillip and Henry, watched over him. Dr. Smith was a good Presbyterian. His remains were taken to Kansas to be buried by the side of his brother Jesse.
(These obits were found in the old Adam Smith family Bible)
He being a school mate of the writer we can truly testify to his manly qualities in early life. After mastering the English branches he chose as his profession that of medicine. He took a thorough course under the tutorship of Dr. Thompson, of Corsica, Clarion county, Pa., preparatory to attending the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, Pa. where he attended one term and his health failing him he returned to his home to rest up his badly worn constitution. After he had gained his usual health he went to the Cleveland, Ohio, Medical College, where he graduated with high honors.
He first commenced the practice of his profession at Kelly's Station, where he by his diligence and manly bearing soon gained a large and remunerative practice, and by the skill he showed in the treatment of the many diseases he was called on to locate showed that he was a medical director in deed and in truth. After several years of practice at this place his health commenced to fail. His field of labor was too large; his constitution would not stand the constant exposure.
He then located in Apollo, Pa. where he soon gained a very remunerative practice and in the latter part of 1877 was married to Miss Mattie Crosby, a sister of the late G. S. Cosby, Exq. He also practiced in Dayton, Pa. some two years, where he was very successful. He then located in Mechanicsburg, Indiana county, Pa. some two years ago, at which place his most estimable wife and six bright children now reside.
Almost one year ago the Dr's health commenced to fail him. That most dread disease consumption claimed him as its victim. In May last at the solicitation of his brother he decided to go to Oklahoma hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial to him. But alas, that grim monster had drawn its coils to close to be shaken off. The Master had called and his summons must be obeyed.
His remains were buried in the cemetery at Potwin, Kansas, alongside of his brother, J. Y. Smith, who died a few years ago of wounds received while battling for his country in the late rebellion. The Dr. was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and died in the full hope of a bright resurrection.
We can truly say with many others that the bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of this community as far as that is a balm for their wounded hearts.
Eddyville, Pa.
Another obit says:
Dr. Joseph H. Smith of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania died at the residence of his brother, Dr. H. L. Smith of Guthrie on August 14th at 8:15 pm. He was 38 years and six months of age.
His death was a peculairly sad one. In December of last year he was taken with consumption, and finally, in the hope of obtaining relief by change of climate, left his wife and six children in Pennsylvania and went to Kansas, to visit his brother Phillip. Seemingly recovering, at the end of six weeks he came to Guthrie to visit his brother Henry. On August 4th, when about to return home he took sick and sank until he died. His brothers, Phillip and Henry, watched over him. Dr. Smith was a good Presbyterian. His remains were taken to Kansas to be buried by the side of his brother Jesse.
(These obits were found in the old Adam Smith family Bible)
Dr. Joseph H. Smith died August 14, 1890 at the residence of his brother, Dr. H. L. Smith in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The subject of our sketch was the sixth son of the late Adam Smith and was born near Eddyville, Armstrong county, Pa., in February 1852 and was consequently in his 39th year.
He being a school mate of the writer we can truly testify to his manly qualities in early life. After mastering the English branches he chose as his profession that of medicine. He took a thorough course under the tutorship of Dr. Thompson, of Corsica, Clarion county, Pa., preparatory to attending the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, Pa. where he attended one term and his health failing him he returned to his home to rest up his badly worn constitution. After he had gained his usual health he went to the Cleveland, Ohio, Medical College, where he graduated with high honors.
He first commenced the practice of his profession at Kelly's Station, where he by his diligence and manly bearing soon gained a large and remunerative practice, and by the skill he showed in the treatment of the many diseases he was called on to locate showed that he was a medical director in deed and in truth. After several years of practice at this place his health commenced to fail. His field of labor was too large; his constitution would not stand the constant exposure.
He then located in Apollo, Pa. where he soon gained a very remunerative practice and in the latter part of 1877 was married to Miss Mattie Crosby, a sister of the late G. S. Cosby, Exq. He also practiced in Dayton, Pa. some two years, where he was very successful. He then located in Mechanicsburg, Indiana county, Pa. some two years ago, at which place his most estimable wife and six bright children now reside.
Almost one year ago the Dr's health commenced to fail him. That most dread disease consumption claimed him as its victim. In May last at the solicitation of his brother he decided to go to Oklahoma hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial to him. But alas, that grim monster had drawn its coils to close to be shaken off. The Master had called and his summons must be obeyed.
His remains were buried in the cemetery at Potwin, Kansas, alongside of his brother, J. Y. Smith, who died a few years ago of wounds received while battling for his country in the late rebellion. The Dr. was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and died in the full hope of a bright resurrection.
We can truly say with many others that the bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of this community as far as that is a balm for their wounded hearts.
Eddyville, Pa.
Another obit says:
Dr. Joseph H. Smith of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania died at the residence of his brother, Dr. H. L. Smith of Guthrie on August 14th at 8:15 pm. He was 38 years and six months of age.
His death was a peculairly sad one. In December of last year he was taken with consumption, and finally, in the hope of obtaining relief by change of climate, left his wife and six children in Pennsylvania and went to Kansas, to visit his brother Phillip. Seemingly recovering, at the end of six weeks he came to Guthrie to visit his brother Henry. On August 4th, when about to return home he took sick and sank until he died. His brothers, Phillip and Henry, watched over him. Dr. Smith was a good Presbyterian. His remains were taken to Kansas to be buried by the side of his brother Jesse.
(These obits were found in the old Adam Smith family Bible)
He being a school mate of the writer we can truly testify to his manly qualities in early life. After mastering the English branches he chose as his profession that of medicine. He took a thorough course under the tutorship of Dr. Thompson, of Corsica, Clarion county, Pa., preparatory to attending the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, Pa. where he attended one term and his health failing him he returned to his home to rest up his badly worn constitution. After he had gained his usual health he went to the Cleveland, Ohio, Medical College, where he graduated with high honors.
He first commenced the practice of his profession at Kelly's Station, where he by his diligence and manly bearing soon gained a large and remunerative practice, and by the skill he showed in the treatment of the many diseases he was called on to locate showed that he was a medical director in deed and in truth. After several years of practice at this place his health commenced to fail. His field of labor was too large; his constitution would not stand the constant exposure.
He then located in Apollo, Pa. where he soon gained a very remunerative practice and in the latter part of 1877 was married to Miss Mattie Crosby, a sister of the late G. S. Cosby, Exq. He also practiced in Dayton, Pa. some two years, where he was very successful. He then located in Mechanicsburg, Indiana county, Pa. some two years ago, at which place his most estimable wife and six bright children now reside.
Almost one year ago the Dr's health commenced to fail him. That most dread disease consumption claimed him as its victim. In May last at the solicitation of his brother he decided to go to Oklahoma hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial to him. But alas, that grim monster had drawn its coils to close to be shaken off. The Master had called and his summons must be obeyed.
His remains were buried in the cemetery at Potwin, Kansas, alongside of his brother, J. Y. Smith, who died a few years ago of wounds received while battling for his country in the late rebellion. The Dr. was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and died in the full hope of a bright resurrection.
We can truly say with many others that the bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of this community as far as that is a balm for their wounded hearts.
Eddyville, Pa.
Another obit says:
Dr. Joseph H. Smith of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania died at the residence of his brother, Dr. H. L. Smith of Guthrie on August 14th at 8:15 pm. He was 38 years and six months of age.
His death was a peculairly sad one. In December of last year he was taken with consumption, and finally, in the hope of obtaining relief by change of climate, left his wife and six children in Pennsylvania and went to Kansas, to visit his brother Phillip. Seemingly recovering, at the end of six weeks he came to Guthrie to visit his brother Henry. On August 4th, when about to return home he took sick and sank until he died. His brothers, Phillip and Henry, watched over him. Dr. Smith was a good Presbyterian. His remains were taken to Kansas to be buried by the side of his brother Jesse.
(These obits were found in the old Adam Smith family Bible)
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