SMITH, William R.
Source: Hillsboro Times
Mrs. William Price, of Hillsboro received word Friday of the
accidental death of her brother, William R. Smith, 71 of West Lafayette
who was killed in an automobile accident. The accident occurred at
12:15 p.m.
Friday at the intersection of Roads 41 and 18, three miles
west of Lafayette when his car collided with one drive by Lt. George
Boutelle of Morrris Field, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Mr. Smith, who was reared in Troy Township near Covington
was the first of a family of 7 children to be called in death. He
had resided in West Lafayette for a number of years, having served as
superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School in West Lafayette for more than 20
years. Mr. Smith was a director of the Lafayette Life Insurance
Company, having been connected with the company since it was organized.
The survivors include the widow, two daughters and three
sons, all grown; and four grandchildren. He also leaves three
sisters, Mrs. Price of Hillsboro; Mrs. Hannah Wilson and Mrs. Hattie
Dewlen of Covington
and three brothers, Lewis Smith of Covington; Francis Smith
of Attica and James G. Smith of West Lafayette.
Funeral services were held from the West Lafayette Methodist
Church at 2 p.. Monday with burial in a West Lafayette cemetery. Mrs.
Price of Hillsboro and her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
William Coats of
near Steam Corner attended the funeral services. --- kbz.
Source: Indiana Death Certificate, Benton County, Indiana
#13921
William R. Smith - accident - two motor vehicles -- inquest
- fracture of skull, broken right shoulder and collar bone
Place of Death: Benton County US 41 & 18 May 10,
1946 at 12:15 p.m. - usual resident 29 W. Fowler Avenue, West Lafayette, Ind.
Born: Fountain County, Indiana December 15, 1874- Age 71
years 4 months 15 days - Insurance Salesman
Father: Thomas R. Smith born Indiana
Mother: Mary Rose, born Indiana
Informant: Harold Smith, 910 Wells Street, Lafayette Ind
Buried 5-13-1946 @ Grandview in West Lafayette (Funeral
Directors Rodger - Henderson Lafayette