Andrew D. Smith
Submitted by Caroline H. Horton, maternal great granddaughter of
A.D. and J. E. Caffee Smith
The Blocton Enterprise - spelling and punctuation same as in original
Thursday, Feb. 10, 1921
A.D. SMITH
Mr. Andrew D. Smith died at his home in West Blocton Monday night, Feb.7th, after an illness of about
ten days. Mr. Smith had lived a long and useful life, having reached the age of 88 years. He was a
brave soldier, having fought four years in the Confederate army, never failing in his duty to the
cause. He was a kind and loving father, a loyal friend and a true Christian, a member of the Methodist
Church, which he attended regularly as long as his strength permitted. He is survived by five sons and
six daughters: Misses Lula, Lyda and Alice Smith, of this place, Mrs. A.L.Hockett of East Lake, Mrs.
L.V. Harvill of Sipsey, and Mrs. R.E. Evans of Wilder, Tenn; Messrs. Y.S. and Morgan Smith, of this
place, Dr. T.O. Smith of Wilsonville, W.W. and V.V. Smith of Birmingham; also twelve grandchildren.
The remains were interred at the Scottsville cemetery Wednesday morning, Rev. Roy Hewlett having charge
of the services, which were conducted from the home. A prefusion of beautiful floral tributes were
silent attestants of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. He leaves to his family the
heritage of a long and honorable career, which is more to be prized than great riches.
SMITH__Miss J.E. Caffee was born Oct. 12, 1837. Professed religion and joined the Baptist Church at Mt.
Mariah, while in her 16th year, in which communion she lived a consistent Christian life to the day of
her death, which occurred at her home near Scottsville, Ala., Aug. 20, 1905.
She was married to A.D. Smith Nov. 6, 1860. To this union were born 12 children, eleven of whom still
live and mourn the loss of mother.
Her house was the home of the ministers for years. Her husband and most of the children being members
of the Methodist Church. Methodist and Baptist preachers felt equally at home there. Sister Smith was
a devoted wife, a loving mother and faithful Christian. She was a great sufferer from rheumatism for
several years previous to her death. She was an invalid, and confined to her room from the time I first
knew her three years past. She was patient, submissive, truthful. It was a benediction to visit her
home during the years of her suffering.
She was a superior woman, as is seen in her household. Her children and husband rise up to call her
blessed. All eleven of her children living, are good, upright men and women. Not one has ever gone
astray, or brought shame or sorrow to their home or country. Parents who give the world such an
household are a benediction to their country, and have shown in the best way possible, that their
lives have been a great sucess. The world is better because they lived. Such fruit is the greatest
success.
Sister Smith's last days were days of intense suffering. She was perfectly conscious to the last. She
was heard to say, when in great pain, "Father take me." Trusting Him to the last. She
realized, "to depart and be with Christ was better." The bereaved husband and weeping
children look to the beautiful gates, where they hope to meet the loved one bye and bye. So be it.
V. O. Hawkins
From Smith Family Bible, newspaper obits, family notes, cemetery markers, Cemeteries of Bibb County:
| NAME |
BIRTH |
MARRIAGE |
DEATH |
CEMETERY |
| Andrew David Smith |
30 June 1832 |
4 Nov 1860 to Joanna Elizabeth Caffee |
7 Feb 1921 |
Scottsville #1, Bibb Co, AL, CSA marker |
| Joanna Elizabeth Caffee |
12 Oct 1837 |
4 Nov 1860 to A.D. Smith |
20 Aug 1905 |
Scottsville, #1 |
| Yancy Samuel Smith |
6 Sept 1861 |
16 June 1912 to Ada Dill |
28 May 19__ |
Mt. Carmel, Bibb Co. |
| Lula E. Smith |
26 Nov 1863, 1866 on tombstone) |
none |
March 1946 |
Scottsville, #1 |
| Thomas O. Smith |
24 May 1866 |
12 June 1901 to Fannie Pratt Thomas |
17 June 1945 |
Cemetery is Wilsonville, Shelby Co, AL |
| Arthur A. Smith |
29 Nov 1867 |
|
19 Mar 1899 |
Scottsville, #1 |
| Walter W. Smith |
22 July 1869 |
12 Aug 1902 to Quintilla Cousins |
26 Nov __ |
Forest Hill, B'ham, AL |
| Fannie V. Smith |
22 Aug 1872 |
26 June 1898 to A.L. Hockett |
Aug 1922 |
Scottsville, no dates
|
| Vance V. Smith |
18 Feb 1874 |
__ to Lillian Rush |
|
Forest Hill, B'ham, AL |
| Alice Amanda Smith |
30 Oct 1876 |
none |
15 Apr 1973 |
Oak Hill, Jasper, AL |
| Lyda Jo Smith |
22 Jan 1880 |
none |
6 July 1956 |
Scottsville, #1 |
| Morgan Truman Smith |
18 Dec 1883 |
__ to Eunice Armstrong |
23 June 1959 |
Scottsville, #1 |
| Sarah Jane "Sallie" Smith |
26 Nov 1884 |
16 Nov 1910 to Leonard Veory Harvill |
17 Mar 1963 |
Oak Hill, Jasper, AL |
| Byrd Belle "Birdie" Smith |
23 Apr 1888 |
7 Oct 1920 to R.E. Evans |
25 July 1963 |
Oak Hill, Jasper, AL |
