SMITH, Nellie Lighty
Source: Hillsboro Times 18 November 1947
Mrs. Nellie Smith, wife of Eli Smith died on the eve of her
74th birthday anniversary at her home in Hillsboro at 10:30
Saturday evening. Mrs. Smith had suffered from paralysis for
the past two years and had been seriously ill for two weeks.
She had been a life resident of Fountain County and her
death was the first in their immediate family in 51 years. Mrs.
Smith was the daughter of John and Nancy Plunkett Lighty and was born Nov
16, 1873. On
Sept 9, 1896 she was married to Eli Smith and they resided
on a farm in the vicinity of Newtown for several years. After retiring
from farming they moved to HIllsboro where they have resided for several
years. She
was a member of the Union Christian Church near
Newtown. She was the last survivor of a family of 17 children. Surviving
besides the husband are one son William J. Smith of near Portland Arch; two
daughters, Mrs. Mildred Adkins of Perrysville; and Mrs. Delcie Ireland of
Danville Ill; four grandchildren and one great grandson. --- kbz