b: 16 September 1861, 1 Spring Close, Leeds
Parents: George Smith & Margaret Smith (nee Wiseman)

* 1858: Leeds Town Hall opened by Queen Victoria
* 1859: Charles Darwin’s On the Origins of the Species published

occ: Plumber/journeyman
d: 8 June 1948, Leeds (Ag. 86)
br: 21 June 1948, Armley Cemetery

(Had difficulty remembering the names of his children and would

call out every one before getting to the right one. Reportedly a strict

 father but he mellowed with age and his youngest daughter, May,

could wind him around her little finger. He lost his first wife, and

two infant sons within a two week period. Tidiness wasn't a priority

-- and he would urge those who craved tidiness to visit the cemetery

where they'd find humanity neatly stacked and in rows. When his

 daughters were struggling with their knitting he’d say: “Tha's

best puller-outers in't Northern Union.” When his daughters were

fussing with their appearance he’d snort: “Tha’d stand coal breaking

over your heads to be fine!” He was indignant when sliced bread was introduced and snorted: “They'll want it chewing for them next.” He referred to Barbara’s husband, Edward Spencer, by the old fashioned diminutive of “Ned” -- to Barbara's amusement and Edward’s chagrin.)

Siblings: (All born in Leeds)
* Reuben (1863); Emma (1865); Annie (1868); Lilly (1870); Albert (1874); Tom (1877); Ben (1879)

2nd m. 1st August 1903, Leeds Register Office
     * 1903: Statue of the Black Prince erected in City Square, Leeds

Sp: HARRIET BULMER

Children: (All born in Leeds)
* Lilian (Rosemary) SMITH (b.18 Oct 1898, Leeds)
* William Dorrien Smith (b.1900)
* Edith Smith (b.1903)
* Thora Smith (b.1912)
* May Smith (b.1915-1932)

1st m. 6 April 1885, Leeds
Sp: Elizabeth HUNTER (d. 18 Jan 1896, Leeds)

Children: (All born in Leeds)
* George Smith (1885)

* Harry Smith (1889)

* Bertha Smith (1891)

* Horace Smith (1893)

* Harold Smith (1896)