Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10457 Surname: SMITH, WENTWORTH, CAMPBELL ------------------------- >From The Albany Journal, Albany, Green County, WI, 21 May 1879: In this village, May 17th, between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock a.m. of heart disease, Mrs. Elzina (sic) A. Smith, wife of Mr. D.S. Smith. In the 73rd year of her age. It again becomes our painful duty to chronicle the sad news of the death of another of Albany's highly esteemed and aged ladies, Mrs. Elzina (sic) Smith. On Friday, Mrs. Smith was apparently as well as ever and called upon several of her neighbors, seeming to enjoy her visits very much. In the evening she retired in her usual good health. At about half-past 6 o'clock the following morning, her aged husband awoke, dressed himself, and then spoke to his wife who, apparently, was sweetly sleeping. Receiving no answer he stepped to the bedside, took her hand in his when he found to his dismay that she was cold in death. The household were immediately notified and Dr. Roberts sent for. The Doctor upon examination said life had been extent for about four hours. Thus, this estimable and aged lady passed quietly from this earthly life to her heavenly home without experiencing the suffering and sorrow that usually follows in the train of death. Mrs. Smith has resided in Albany for 25 years or more, and was known and beloved by everybody in this neighborhood. For more than 50 years she has been a devout member of the Methodist Church in which society her exemplary life and Christian virtues made her a shining light. Mrs. Smith raised a family of nine children, all of whom are now living, three sons - Seager, Storrs, and Alba, residing here, the other children being scattered throughout the Western States. Mrs. Smith was a kind and faithful wife, an affectionate and indulgent mother, setting before her children the Christian example for which she is now rewarded in Heaven. The aged husband (now in his 73d year) together with his children and grandchildren, will have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this sad bereavement. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in this village at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the church being densely packed with kind and sympathizing friends desirous of paying their respects to the living and the dead. Rev. Mr. Evans, after prayer by the Rev. Mr. Sweet, preached an able sermon appropriate to the occasion. The remains, encased in a handsome casket, were interred in the village cemetery on the West Side. Thus ends the earthly career of a noble Christian woman. --------- Transcriber's note: Alzina Wentworth Smith, daughter of Burril & Rebecca Campbell Wentworth, was born on 20 Feb 1807 in Tinmouth, Rutland County, VT. The family moved from Vermont to New York ca 1810, settling in Madison County. Alzina married Daniel S. Smith on 15 Jan 1829 in Eaton, Madison County, NY. The family moved to Erie, Pennsylvania and then in 1848 followed Mr. Smith to Wisconsin, first to Beloit and ultimately to Albany. Alzina Wentworth Smith is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Albany; her son James Storrs Smith and wife Mary Hess Smith are also buried there. Bios and/or obits have been posted for Daniel, and James & Mary Jane.