Third Generation 3. Dr. John Spooner SMITH (Samuel-2, Steel-1) was born in 1790 in Windsor, Windsor, Vermont.3 He died on 8 Dec 1872 in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont.6 He was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.8 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 91. Dr. Smith, when a lad pursued classical studies with Rev. mr. Covrse, of Weathersfield, Vermont, and afterwards taugth school in Windsor village. Here he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Torrey, and attended medical lecturew at Dartmouth College, from which institution he received the degree of doctor of medicine. In 1817, he came to Randolph and settled in the practice of his profession. At first he boarded at the "Baylis Tavern," now the Randolph House. Two other physicians were then in practice at the Centre, viz: Dr. Bissell, father of the late Bishop, W. H. A. Bissell, who lived upon the farm known as the "Tits Washburn" place, and Dr. Bassett, who lived at the "Brackett Tavern,' since known as the "Castle." Like many a youg practitioner of those days, he was compelled to eke out a living by teaching. He took charge of the village school. In those times of large families, it consisted upwards of one hundred scholars, but he carried it on without assistance. The scholl house stood near the great elm tree on the west side of the Main street, about half way between the village proper and the Daniel Washburn house. The subsequent heads of many families were among the scholars. Of this number were Oramel Partridge, the Blodgett's, Washburn, Nuttings, Tarboxes, Bracketts, Edsons and many others of familiar name. After a short time Dr. Bissell passed to his rest. Dr. Bassett removed from Randolph and Dr. Smith was left to enjoy a full practice, and for some years he was the only physician in town. His "ride" extended from Connecticut corner, in the extreme wester portion of Braintee, to the Tunbridge hill and from Bethel on the south to far away in Brookfield on the north. Dr. Smith's first permanent residence was in the house since occupied by David Partridge, and more recently by Milan Hebard. Here two children were born, viz: Mary Brewer and Francis. In 1829, Dr. smith purchased and moved into the house on the main street which ws built by Sereno Wright about the beginning of the century, and which is still owned by the son John Sabine, Smith, and occcupied by Mr. A. M. Adams. Here he resided for upwards of forty years. Mrs. Lucy Smith, Dr. Smith's mother, and his two sisters, Betsy Smith and Mrs. Selenda Barker, were members of his family for several years. His mother and his sister, Mrs. Barker died at his house, the former at the age of 94. Besty is remembered by many at the Centre for her genial qualiities. Dr. Smith died at the summer residence of his son, Francis, in Stowe, where he had been sojourining for about a year. In accordance with his wish, his remains were brougth to his residence in Randloph. His funeral took place from Grace Church, and he sleeps in the cemetery at the Centre. His wife Caroline Sabine, had preceeded him by her death on the seventh of December 1850, and lies buried by his side. In his profession Dr. Smith combined skill of a high order with genial manners, sincerity, which was made manifest in every word and action, and a most loyal devotion to the case of every patient. In all the fifty years of his practice he never refused his services to the most impecunious, even in the severest nights of winter. Dr. Smith took a deep interest in teh civilization of his day. He read extensively, noting every discovery and invention. In public affairs he kept up a keen interest. For many years he was a trustee of the Orange County Grammer School. From 1856 to 1868, he was town clerk, and the exceptionally neat land records of those years attest his fidelity. During the War of teh Rebellion he was treasurer of the town, and the bounty moneys, aggregating many thousands of dollars, passed through his hands and was safely accounted for. In politics he was originally a Whig, but his detestation of slavery carried him easily into the Republican Party when it was formed. In manner he was modest and unassuming. He often remarked that "the first element of a gentlemn is to respect the feelings of others." His whole life reflected the truth of this proposition. His religious convictions were firm, but not bigoted. About the time when the parish of Grace Church was formed at Randolph, in 1836, he was confirmed and remained a member of that church during the remainder of his life. As a vestryman, and afterwards as Senior Warden for many years, he served the parish faithfully, and occasionally, in the absence of the rector, read the service. His life was plain. It was marked by no deviation from the path of rectitude, good morals and sobriety. At the age of 82 he passed to his reward, leaving to his children and the community in which he had lived the remembrance of a useful life. Dr. John Spooner SMITH and Mary Elizabeth Whitman BREWER were married.4 Mary Elizabeth Whitman BREWER died in 1825 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.5 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 91. formelry of Windsor, and niece of Samuel Paine, of South Randolph. Dr. John Spooner SMITH and Mary Elizabeth Whitman BREWER had the following children: +6 i. Mary Brewer SMITH, born Randolph, Orange, Vermont1; married Nanthaniel PENNOCK7; died in 18443. +7 ii. Francis Brewer SMITH, born in 1823, Randolph, Orange, Vermont1,9; married Elizabeth Maria RICHARDSON, in 18529. Dr. John Spooner SMITH and Caroline SABINE were married in 1835.5 Caroline SABINE (daughter of Rev. James SABINE and Ann) was born on 23 May 1806.10 She was christened on 18 Jul 1806 in Greenwich Road New Chapel-Independent, Greenwich, Kent, England.11 She died on 7 Dec 1850 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.12 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.8 Dr. John Spooner SMITH and Caroline SABINE had the following children: +8 i. Ann Caroline SMITH, born in 1837, Randolph, Orange, Vermont9; married Dr. Patrick Henry MURPHY7. 9 ii. John Sabine SMITH was born in 1843 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.13 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 93. He prepared for college at the Orange County Grammar School, entered Trinty College, at Hartford, Connecticut, and graduated in 1863, at the head of his class. For four years he taught school in Troy, New York. Here he pursued the study of law, and was admitted to the bar of Poughkeepsie in 1868. In the following year he settled in the practice of the law in New York City, in which he has been engaged there ever since. Like many a young man coming from the country, without means and without clients, he experienced a hard struggle before he obtained a foothold, but gained at lenght a lucrative practice, and has acquired a competance. He enjoys an unusually wide acquaintance throughout the city. Although always a Republican, he took no prominent part in politics until the campaign of 1888, when, as chairman of teh Sub-Executive Committee of teh State League he had practical charge of its work. In 1891 and 1892, he was Chairman of the Campaign Committee of the Republican Club of the city of New York, the most prominent organization of the kind in the country. At the head of these committees he took the lead in a work far surpassing anything of the kind before attempted. At the close of teh campaign of 1892 he was given a dinner by that club as a testimonial for his services, and in 1893 was elected President of the club. In the same year he was made President of the Republican County Committee of the city and county of New York of some seven hundred members, the governing body of the party in that city. He is now a member of the Republican State Committee. Mr. Smith has never held public office, but in 1892 he was the candidate for Surrogate in the city of New York, and received the larget vote which was cast for a Republican, running ahead even of the Presidential ticket. in 1893, he was a candidate in the State Conventon for the nomination of Judge of the Court of Appeals of the State of New York. As counsel for capitalists and corporations he ahs been engaged in many suits involvingg grat sums of money or property, and is never more at home than in court when pitted against a formidable adversary. Mr. Smith is a member of many social clubs and organizations. He is not only a devoted member of the Episcopal Church, but he keeps up an active interest in much philanthropic work in the city. He still remains a bachelor. His is President of the Society of Medical Jurisprudence. The alumni of Trinity College recently elected him a trustee of that institiution. 5. Daughter SMITH (Samuel-2, Steel-1) died in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.1 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 91. Died at the home of her brother, Dr. John S. Smith, M.D. Daughter SMITH and Selenda BARKER were married.7 Selenda BARKER was born.