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Smith - Chester Ballard

Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana May 5, 1899

Chester Ballard Smith was born at Salem, Va. July 16, 1853; died at New Market, Ind. April 28, 1899. He was married to Lucia A. Harris Oct 28, 1870. To them were born 7 children, all of whom are living. he moved to Montgomery Co in 1880 and united with the New Market Baptist Church in 1886 and continued a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at Freedom Church last Saturday, conducted by Rev. WT Cuppy.

Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 5 May 1899

Chester Bullard Smith was born July 16, 1853 at Salem, Roanoke, Virginia; died at New Market, April 28, 1899. He married Lucia A. Harris at Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia, Nov. 28, 1875. To them were born seven children, three girls and four boys. They removed to Montgomery County, Ind., from Virginia, March 5, 1880, where they have lived ever since.

A father, two sisters, two brothers, a wife and seven children still live to mourn his loss. His funeral was preached at Freedom Church Saturday afternoon, April 29, by Rev. W. T. Cuppy, of Waveland.

Note: Middle name may be Bullard vs. Ballard