Smith K. Seeley
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Gender: Male
Date of Death: January 25, 1914
Birth Place: Brandon, VT
Death Place: Middlebury, VT
Smith K. Seeley
Death of Smith K. Seeley
Smith K. Seeley, one of Middlebury’s oldest and most respected citizens, who about three weeks ago had the misfortune to fall and break his right hip bone, died at his late home in the east part of town late Sunday night. Mr. Seeley was 88 years of age and came to this town when about 11 years of age, having been born in Brandon. He had held several town offices which he filled with distinction. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J.W. Bennett, Mrs. George B. Reynolds, Miss Mary Seeley of Middlebury and Mrs. Grant Boardman of Rutland. Mr. Seeley was a descendant of the original Seeley family of Middlebury who have been residents in the town for more than 100 years.
The funeral was held at his late home at 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Dr. D.H. Corkran, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating at the house and grave. Mrs. S.S. Eddy sang “Beulah Land.” The bearers were Edward Seeley, Julius Seeley, sr., Cassius Seeley, Charles Seeley, jr., George B. Reynolds and Grant Boardman. Burial was in the Seeley district cemetery.
Published in the Middlebury Register (Middlebury, Vermont) Friday January 30, 1914
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