SMILEY, Thomas N. - Putnam

Thomas N. Smiley, fifth son of William and Jane Smiley was  born April 25, 1847. He died on the farm on which he was born and  lived, attaining the age of 66 years, 19 months and 18 days. He  was called from this life on March 3, 1914. Mr. Smiley was  married to Mary E. PORTER Nov 4, 1874. To this union were born  four children: Charles, Albert, Clay and Della. Mrs. Smiley was  called home, Oct 19, 1897. The four children are all living. When  a young man, Uncle Tom, (as he was familiarly called by friends  and relatives alike) united with the Associate Presbyterian Church and  remained a consistent member of the Church until his death. He  served the Church as Treasurer for a number of years. Mr. Smiley  was the fifth son in a family of six boys only one of whom  survives, William Smiley. He leaves one brother, 3 sons, one dau,  7 grandchildren to mourn his loss. Uncle Tom was a constant  sufferer for nearly two years but bore his sufferings with  Christian fortitude and remarkable patience. All was done for him  that medical aid and the loving service of his children could do,  but he grew steadly worse until God released him. The funeral  services were held at the Old Seceder's Church near Portland  Mills on Thursday afternoon, March 5th, the Rev. Frank B. Solin,  minister of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment was in  the old Cemetery by the Church. - transcribed & submitted by kbz