James Henry Smith (1876 - 1968)

Born 12 Apr 1876 in Fulton, GA

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Died 16 Jul 1968 at age 92 in Conyers, Rockdale, GA

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Biography

In 1958 an article was published in the Callaway Beacon:

"Jim Smith, the lovable and popular gentleman at Milstead, was the central figure at a surprise birthday dinner celebrating his 83rd birthday on April 12.

"Dad is 83 years young, not old," said his children who were hosts at the dinner

The people around the Community Center say the same thing, because of his faithful years of service in keeping order and peace at the Community Center. All the boys and girls love and respect Uncle Jim.

The dining table, overlaid with a white lace cloth, held an artistic flower arrangement at one end and a white embossed birthday cake in the center. The cake was topped with three candles representing the past, present, and future.

The honoree was presented many lovely and useful gifts. His family sang "Happy Birthday" to Dad and Granddaddy.

Thirty - eight relatives and seven of his eight children were present for the occasion. The children are: Fred, J. R., Robert, Musette, Lane, and Mrs. Grace McGiboney, all of Milstead. Walter and Charles live in Atlanta."

Census

1880: ED 150, Old First, Milton, Georgia

1900: Page No. 26B, Cooks, Fulton, Georgia

1910: ED 155, Milstead, Rockdale, Georgia

1920: Page 5A, ED# 179, Milstead, Rockdale, Georgia

1930: Spring Street, District 7, Militia District 1619, Rockdale, Georgia

Occupation

Occupation: Loom Fixing at Cotton Mill (1920 & 30 Census)

Obituary

Obit: The Atlanta Constitution, 18 Jul 1968

"SMITH - Friends and Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. James H Smith, 175 Spring St., Milstead; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McGibony, Milstead; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beam, Conyers; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lane, Milstead; Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. James R Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Smith, all of Milstead; Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Smith, Decatur; Mrs. Audrey Smith, Milstead; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. James H. Smith Thursday, July 18, at 3 p.m. from the Milstead Baptist Church with remains placed in state at 2:30 p.m. Rev Clifford Furness will officiate. Interment in Hanes Creek. Mann & Walden, Conyers."

Sources

• Smith, Frank Dolphus, The Story of Milstead, (1998 Conyers, GA), 115-118.
• U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Ancestry.com