SMITH, T.S.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Owner/Operator of Barber Shop
• Reference Number: SMIT.J029
• _FGRAVE: 48531441
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class, United States Navy
• Census: 7 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 01b
• Funeral: 11 Feb 1998, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a retired owner/operator of a barber shop. He was a member of the Noble United Methodist Church.

Mr. Smith had served in the Navy for 13-1/2 years, spanning two wars. He received naval citation and a Presidential meritorious service commendation for the liberation of the Philippine Islands. He operated a Naval Recruiting Station for 15 years. He wrote a syndicated newspaper column called "Coin Chatter" for many years. He was the Editor of the Disabled American Veterans Sate of Illinois newsletter; member of the International Precious Metals Analyst Board; instructor at OCC regarding U. S. Coins and coin collecting.

Mr. Smith was a life member in the following organizations, American Numismatic Association, Illinois Numismatic Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Veterans, AmVets, Masonic Lodge #140, Masonic Lodge #362, Swords of Bunker Hill, and Veterans Service Officer for Downstate Illinois.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Garage Mechanic
• Reference Number: SMIT.J028
• Census: 7 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 01b

Joe married Moseley, Grace Ethel. Grace (daughter of Moseley, John Robert and Noe, Myrtle Clar) was born on 27 Sep 1905 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 24 May 1980 in Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MOSE.G004

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Mrs. Lutz was a retired school teacher and a past state president of the World War I Auxiliary. She was a member of the Noble Methodist Church.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MOSE.J015
• _FGRAVE: 41219067

Notes:

He operated a farm near Noble for many years and also, operated a fruit market in Olney for several months. He was well known throughout this area and affectionately known as "Pop" to many people.

Died:
John Moseley, age 78, widely known resident of R.R. 1, Noble, passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital,where he had been a patient since Sunday.

John married Noe, Myrtle Clar on 16 Nov 1904. Myrtle (daughter of Noe, Matthew James and Midkiff, Henrietta Priscilla) was born on 21 Jul 1887 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1977 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: NOE.M001
• _FGRAVE: 53429169

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Married:
He was married on November 16, 1904 to Myrtle Noe in the house where he lived at the time of his death.