Born about in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana
[uncertain]
[uncertain]Daughter of Samuel Collins
and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
John Vestal Smith
— married
24 Jul 1851 in Lawrence, Indiana, United States
Descendants 
Died
at about age 75
in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana
Profile last modified
| Created 10 Nov 2018
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Biography
Susan was born in 1832. She passed away in 1908.
Mitchell Commercial newspaper, Mitchell, Indiana 9 February 1905
Mrs. J. V. Smith was called to Jeffersonville Friday by the fatal accident which befell her grandson, Dean Crook, account of which is found elsewhere in this issue.
Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992 groom's name: John V. Smith bride's name: Susan A. Collins marriage license: 23 Jul 1851 marriage date: 24 Jul 1851 marriage place: Lawrence, Indiana indexing project (batch) number: M01280-4 system origin: Indiana-EASy source film number: 476759
Mitchell Commercial newspaper, Mitchell, IN Thursday 28 May 1908; Page 3, Column 4
Mrs. Smith Dead
Mrs. John V. Smith, who has been sick for some time, died Friday, May 22, 1908.
Funeral services were held at the residence, corner Frank and 6th Streets, conducted by Rev. I. Konkle, of the First Christian Church, assisted by Rev. Sigmon of the First Baptist Church.
Burial took place in Mitchell (City) Cemetery.
Grandma Smith was a fine old lady and will be missed by her neighbors. Her husband, John V. Smith, who has been dead for some time, was at one time editor of the Commercial (newspaper).
Sources
- Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992
- Mitchell Commercial newspaper, Mitchell, Indiana, Thursday 28 May 1908; Page 3, Column 4
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43210006/susan-a-smith
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Oct., 1832 Death: May 22, 1908 Mitchell Lawrence County Indiana, USA
Mitchell Commercial newspaper, Mitchell, IN 9 February 1905
Mrs. J. V. Smith was called to Jeffersonville Friday by the fatal accident which befell her grandson, Dean Crook, account of which is found elsewhere in this issue.