Beaverton Historical Society
Gladwin County Obituary/Death Notice
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Calvin W. Smith
REV. CALVIN W. SMITH FORMER GLADWIN PASTOR
ANSWERS SUMMONS OF SUPREME RULER
The Michigan Christian Advocate (Jan. 2) publishes
the following obituary of a former pastor:
"Calvin W. Smith was born in Oakland county,
Michigan, February 3, 1842. He was one of six
children, and at an early age it became necessary for
him to earn his own living. When but thirteen he went
alone to New York city and without a friend to help or
advise, he worked his own way for six years, attending
night school to gain the education he so longed to
have. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. E. Fourth regiment of
New York volunteer infantry, and served during the
war. Soon after returning to New York city he found
Christ as his personal Saviour, and united with the
church, to which he devoted the rest of his life.
December 5, 1866, he was united in marriage with
Margaret Donaldson, and for six years they worked
together in the old Duane church, New York. In 1872
they moved to a new farm near Bear Lake, Mich.
Remaining there four years he then yielded to the call
that he had heard for ten years, and entered the
active service of the church. For two years he
preached in schoolhouses near Bear Lake, and the
result that followed convinced him that he had not
mistaken his call. He entered the itinerancy in 1878,
his first charge being the Traverse City circuit,
where he braved the pioneer life of northern Michigan.
He served successively as pastor the following
charges: Shepherd, Morley, Clare, Pierson, Harrison,
Gladwin, Scottville, Wesley; also supplied Almont and
Ferry, giving all told twenty-five years in the active
work. Five years ago he moved to Morley to enjoy his
remaining years with his loved ones. April 3, 1907,
his beloved wife and helper passed on to her reward,
where her husband joined her December 10, 1908, at the
age of 66 years, 10 month and 7 days. Funeral services
were conducted December 12 by the pastor, W. Carl
Murden, assisted by Rev. Hawley of Morley; Rev. N. L.
Bray and T.H.M. Coglan of Big Rapids.
[Note: Actual Recorded Date of Death is: unk. Name: Calvin W. Smith]
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| Personal Information
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Death Date
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Burial/Final Location
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Service
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12/10/1908
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unk
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Co E, 4th Reg, NY Vols
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| Publication Information
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Pub. Date
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Publication
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Pub. Page
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1/7/1909
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:1 C:2
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Date
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Transcribed by
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Source Media
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January 2005
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Tom Ladner
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Microfilm
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