John Henry Smith (1865 - 1937)

Born 4 Jan 1865 in Kingston, South Australia, Australia

Husband of Mary Ann (North) Smith — married 29 Jun 1886 in District of Wellington, South Australia, Australia

Died 27 Jul 1937 at age 72 in Moscow street, Peterborough, South Australia, Australia

Biography

JOHN HENRY SMITH (Smith-136113)

PARENTS. Nelson Smith & Alice (O'Donnell) Smith

BIRTH. 4 Jan 1865, Kingston, South Australia, Australia

BIRTH. SA BDM Birth Reg: #34/352: 1865

Family name SMITH

Given names John Henry

Father Nelson SMITH

Mother Alice ODONNELL

Place of birth District of Robe

MARRIAGE. 29 Jun 1886, District of Wellington, South Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 29 Jun 1886, Mary Ann North, daughter of Seth North & Eliza (Ball) North

MARRIAGE. SA BDM Marriage Reg: #148/289: 1886

Family name SMITH

Given names John Henry

Family name of Spouse NORTH

Given names of Spouse Mary Ann

Place of marriage District of Wellington

Children: Not known

DEATH. 27 Jul 1937, 12 Moscow street, Peterborough, South Australia, Australia

DEATH. SA BDM Death Reg: #593/3439: 1937

Family name SMITH

Given names John Henry

Place of death District of Frome

DEATH NOTICE. SMITH.--On July 27, at No. 12 Moscow street, Peterborough, John Henry, beloved husband of Annie, and father of Ada, Jack, Alf., and the late William (Bill), in his seventy-third year. Late of S.A.R. and motor garage.

OBITUARY. OLD RESIDENT PASSES. The Late John Henry Smith. Mr. John Henry Smith, of 12 Moscow Street, Peterborough, passed away on Tuesday, at 7.30 p.m., after being confined to his bed for six weeks, which was his first serious illness. He celebrated his 73rd birthday in January last and his golden wedding in June of last year. He was born at Kingston, South Australia, in 1864, being the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Smith. He started work in the S.A. Railways as a cleaner at Kingston, when only 11 years of age. He transferred to Mount Gambier as a fireman, and, in 1900, came to Peterborough, remaining in the railway service until he retired at the age of 65 years. He worked on all the northern lines and was driver on the Broken Hill express for many years. During his 8 years' retirement he was a popular figure at "Bill Smith's" garage (now owned and conducted by his younger son, Mr. Alf G. Smith). Mr. Jack Smith, proprietor of the garage at the west end of Main Street, is his other son. Miss Ada Smith, of Adelaide, is a daughter. On 29th July, 1886, deceased married, at Kingston, the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. North, who was born at Port McDonnell on April 11th, 1867. The officiating minister was the Rev Woods (Anglican). Mr. Smith was of a very happy nature, full of fun at all times. He took a keen interest in the town and was an active supporter of all things appertaining to its welfare. He was very fond of sport, particularly cycle racing, horse racing, &e. He was a committeeman of St. Patrick's Day Sports and the Railway Picnic, in fact no greater enthusiast existed in these two popular annual fixtures than "John Henry," as he was known to his intimate friends.. He was a foundation member, in 1916, of Nelia. Lodge, No. 15, G.A.B., R.A.O.B., Peterborough. The funeral, which took place at Peterborough yesterday afternoon, was conducted by the Rev. Hogan, of St. Peter's Anglican Church, and was very largely attended, the wealth of floral tributes bearing eloquent testimony of the popularity of the deceased, and the deep sympathy felt for the bereaved widow, sons and daughter.

BURIAL. Peterborough Cemetery

SMITH, JOHN HENRY

Surname SMITH

Given Names JOHN HENRY

Cemetery PETERBOROUGH

Section PROTESTANT 3

Plot/Grave/Niche 587

Last Residence PETERBOROUGH

Age at Death 73

Date of Interment Thursday, 29 July 1937

Minister Officiating REV. HOGAN

Death of Spouse: Apr 1959, Peterborough, South Australia, Australia

Sources

• Birth: SA BDM Birth Reg: #34/352: 1865

• Marriage: SA BDM Marriage Reg: #148/289: 1886

• Death: SA BDM Death Reg: #593/3439: 1937

• Death Notice: News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954) Wed 28 Jul 1937, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/130970369

• Obituary: The Times and Northern Advertiser, Peterborough, South Australia (SA : 1919 - 1950) Fri 30 Jul 1937, Page 3: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110229821

• Burial: http://www.peterborough.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=240&c=15627