Published Feb 12, 1909 George W. Smith, age 74 yrs, died Saturday morning, Feb 6, 1909, at 12 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. W. Thompson with whom he had been living for the past few months. His remains were carried to Winchester, Tenn, his former home, and were there interred Tuesday, in the presence of a host of friends and relatives. Deceased had resided here but a few months yet hew was a man of pleasant bearing and made many friends who deeply regret his demise. He was a faithful Christian and a short while before death, he remarked to his daughter, Mrs. Thompson, that death was welcome since it would bring him relief and that he was fully prepared for the end. He was ill but a few days but suffered intensely, having gastritis and a complication of diseases. In the war between the states, Mr. Smith, exposed the cause of his native south and enlisted and gallantly served in the fourth Tennessee Reg. In this were a number of veterans who reside in this section and who were comrades of the deceased. His passing makes the rapid falling off of the ranks of the civil war veterans and brings nearer the sad truth that in a few more years there will be no old soldiers left to tell of the trying times, the iron nerve, and faithful stand of the men who fought hand to hand in this mighty struggle one to free a race and the other to defend his home. Helen L. Smith Hoke (I chase dead people) Researching Smith, Dossett, Kincaid, Carey/Cary, Jordan, Wheeler, Wiggins, Hicks, Daniel, Jones, Morse/Moss, Royster, McHenry, Alexander, Hill, Koger, Cain, Deakins, Hollingsworth, Stinnett from Campbell/Claiborne, TN, Marion Co., TN, Granville/Warren/Vance Co., NC, and Hanover Co., VA

Helen , would you like any of the pictures or information you have sent to the list this morning, put on the web pages? If so let me know please! say watch this spot every one for a great announcement latter today!!!!!!:-) LOL . Betty