Mrs. Harriett Ann Smith, the subject of this sketch, was born October 10, 1848, near what is now Southern Pines, and died at her home near Lobelia January 19, 1923.
She was the second daughter of Duncan R. and Jane Blue Shaw, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Kate Buchan, and four brothers, Messrs. W.J., Charlie, Daniel, and James Shaw.
In 1868 she was married to Mr. Alexander Smith and to this union 10 children were born, eight of whom are living. They are: Mrs. W.H. Thompson of Maxton; Mrs. Archie McGill of Lobelia; Messrs. T.J. and S.R. of Vass; D.E. and A.A. of Mississippi; J.W. and Miss Hattie Smith of Lobelia.
In early life Mrs. Smith united with the Presbyterian church and her life was a living example of her faith.
She was a woman given to hospitality, was a devoted wife and mother, a kind and helpful neighbor, and will be sadly missed in her home and community.
The funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev. M.D. McNeill, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrying friends and relatives.
The body was laid to rest in Cypress cemetery and the grave was banked with beautiful flowers, showing the love and esteem in which she was held.
From page 6 of The Pilot, Vass, N.C., Feb. 23, 1923
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