Thomas Alfred Smith (1862 - 1933)

Born 31 Jan 1862 in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Elizabeth Anne (Menzies) Smith — married 21 Oct 1885 in Robertson, Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia

Died 3 Jan 1933 at age 70 in 'Logie Bank', Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

This profile is part of the Menzies Name Study.

Thomas Smith is a member of Clan Menzies.

Thomas Smith was born in New South Wales, Australia

Birth

Thomas Alfred Smith was born on 31 Jan 1862 in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia.

Marriage

Thomas Alfred Smith married Elizabeth Anne Menzies on 21 Oct 1885 at Robertson, Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia.^[1][2] They had five children during their marriage;

• Child: Olive Elizabeth Smith.
• Child: Kevin Menzies Smith.
• Child: Isabel McGregor Smith.
• Child: Charles Oscar Smith.
• Child: Adelaide Jessie Smith.

Death

Thomas Alfred Smith died on 3 Jan 1933^[3] at 'Logie Bank', Mittagong, New South Wales, at the age of 70. Thomas Alfred Smith was a lover of horses and a noted breeder of the Clydesdale breed of horses.^[4][5]

Research Note

News of the death of Mr. T. A. Smith, of 'Logie Bank', Mittagong, will come as a shock to the wide circle of his friends and acquaintances. Although Mr. Smith was in his 72nd year, he appeared to be in excellent health until a few days ago. With some members of his family he spent the Christmas holidays at Lake Illawarra. He became ill on Friday last and returned home. On Saturday it was evident he had caught a severe chill and he took to his bed. On Tuesday afternoon he passed away. Mr. Smith had spent his whole life in the district and had won the deepest respect of all who came in contact with him. Throughout his long life, his word was his bond and his kindly disposition made him ever a friend in need. He was born at Shellharbor in 1861 and came of an old South Coast pioneering family. He had his schooling at Mount Murray, and as a young man took up dairying on the Comerton Park Estate, where he resided until about eight years ago.

Mr. Smith was a lover of horses and a noted breeder of Clydesdales. He was often sought for as judge of horses or cattle at agricultural shows and his decisions, always fairly given, were rarely questioned by experts. Draught horses bred by him secured numerous awards at local shows and were much sought after by keen judges.

In 1885 Mr. Smith married Miss Elizabeth Ann Menzies, who survives him. His own death is the first break in the family, which includes three daughters and two sons. Two brothers and two sisters also survive him. The high esteem in which Mr Smith was held throughout the district found expression in one of the largest funerals ever seen at Bowral. The line of cars extended from the Gib to the Bowral Post Office, and amongst those present were representative men from every part of the district. An unusually large number of floral tributes were placed on the casket. Rev. C. P. Brown conducted a service at the home and officiated at the graveside in the Church of England portion of Bowral Cemetery, where this fine old pioneer takes his long rest.

A touching incident, indicating Mr. Smith's fatherly interest in the young, was the offering of prayer for his recovery at the Children's Mission at Lake Illawarra. - The Scrutineer and Berrima Press, 7 Jan 1933.

Sources

1. ↑ Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011
2. ↑ Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950. Registration Number: 4393.
3. ↑ Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985. Registration Number: 1161.
4. ↑ New South Wales, Australia, Index to Deceased Estate Files, 1859-1958.
5. ↑ Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936 (Eik granted 17 Jan 1935).

Acknowledgements

To John Menzies - descendant relative for assistance with the Family Tree.

To R Hare Hare-1576 and P Gray Howard-18870 for research, compiling, and contact with the Menzies family.

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