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Clete E. Forrest1

M, #134131, b. 18 June 1874, d. 20 July 1939

Parents

FatherWilliam M. Forrest (b. 8 January 1844, d. 13 March 1919)
MotherJulia A. Shockley (b. 30 July 1848, d. 11 October 1917)
Pedigree Link

Family: Anna Eisele (b. 7 October 1879, d. 2 August 1984)

SonFrank W. Forrest (b. about 1903)
DaughterCarrie Maud Forrest (b. about 1905)

Biography

Clete E. Forrest was born on 18 June 1874 in Berrien Co., MI, WW I draft registration.1 He married Anna Eisele, daughter of John Eisele and Christina Knecht, on 20 August 1902 in Elkhart Co., IN. Clete E. Forrest died on 20 July 1939 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI.

He was buried in July 1939 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Findagrave #97998174.
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Citations

  1. [S3732] Niles, Dist. 0071, sheet 1A, Dwelling 165, Family 179, 1900 Federal Census, Berrien County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 703; FHL #1240703.
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Clement Shockley

M, #134132, b. 1801, d. April 1879
Pedigree Link

Family: Phebe Davis (b. 1806, d. July 1879)

DaughterJulia A. Shockley+ (b. 30 July 1848, d. 11 October 1917)

Biography

Clement Shockley was born in 1801. He married Phebe Davis in 1837. He died in April 1879.

He was buried in April 1879 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Findagrave #107566982.
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Phebe Davis

F, #134133, b. 1806, d. July 1879
Pedigree Link

Family: Clement Shockley (b. 1801, d. April 1879)

DaughterJulia A. Shockley+ (b. 30 July 1848, d. 11 October 1917)

Biography

Phebe Davis was born in 1806. She married Clement Shockley in 1837. She died in July 1879.

She was buried in August 1879 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Findagrave #107567040.
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Anna Eisele

F, #134134, b. 7 October 1879, d. 2 August 1984

Parents

FatherJohn Eisele (b. about 1845, d. before 2 June 1900)
MotherChristina Knecht (b. September 1851, d. after 2 June 1900)
Pedigree Link

Family: Clete E. Forrest (b. 18 June 1874, d. 20 July 1939)

SonFrank W. Forrest (b. about 1903)
DaughterCarrie Maud Forrest (b. about 1905)

Biography

Anna Eisele was born on 7 October 1879 in Michigan. She married Clete E. Forrest, son of William M. Forrest and Julia A. Shockley, on 20 August 1902 in Elkhart Co., IN. Anna Eisele died on 2 August 1984.

She was buried on 4 August 1984 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Findagrave #97998169.
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Frank W. Forrest1

M, #134135, b. about 1903

Parents

FatherClete E. Forrest (b. 18 June 1874, d. 20 July 1939)
MotherAnna Eisele (b. 7 October 1879, d. 2 August 1984)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Frank W. Forrest was born about 1903 in Berrien Co., MI.1
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Citations

  1. [S3734] Niles Ward 3, Dist. 0081, sheet 13A, Dwelling 331, Family 340, 1910 Federal Census, Berrien County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 638; FHL #1374651.
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Carrie Maud Forrest1

F, #134136, b. about 1905

Parents

FatherClete E. Forrest (b. 18 June 1874, d. 20 July 1939)
MotherAnna Eisele (b. 7 October 1879, d. 2 August 1984)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Carrie Maud Forrest was born about 1905 in Berrien Co., MI.1
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Citations

  1. [S3734] Niles Ward 3, Dist. 0081, sheet 13A, Dwelling 331, Family 340, 1910 Federal Census, Berrien County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 638; FHL #1374651.
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John Eisele1

M, #134137, b. about 1845, d. before 2 June 1900
Pedigree Link

Family: Christina Knecht (b. September 1851, d. after 2 June 1900)

DaughterAnna Eisele+ (b. 7 October 1879, d. 2 August 1984)

Biography

John Eisele was born about 1845 in Wuerttemberg (Germany.)1 He married Christina Knecht on 7 February 1871 in St. Joseph Co., IN. He died before 2 June 1900.

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Citations

  1. [S3733] Niles, Dist. 012, p.238A, Dwelling 163, Family 166, 1880 Federal Census, Berrien County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Sereis T9, Roll 572; FHL #1254572.
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Christina Knecht1

F, #134138, b. September 1851, d. after 2 June 1900
Pedigree Link

Family: John Eisele (b. about 1845, d. before 2 June 1900)

DaughterAnna Eisele+ (b. 7 October 1879, d. 2 August 1984)

Biography

Christina Knecht was born in September 1851 in Wuerttemberg, Germany.1 She married John Eisele on 7 February 1871 in St. Joseph Co., IN. She died after 2 June 1900.

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Citations

  1. [S3733] Niles, Dist. 012, p.238A, Dwelling 163, Family 166, 1880 Federal Census, Berrien County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Sereis T9, Roll 572; FHL #1254572.
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William M. Forrest, Jr.

M, #134139, b. 20 September 1876, d. 5 January 1879

Parents

FatherWilliam M. Forrest (b. 8 January 1844, d. 13 March 1919)
MotherJulia A. Shockley (b. 30 July 1848, d. 11 October 1917)
Pedigree Link

Biography

William M. Forrest, Jr., was born on 20 September 1876 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI. He died on 5 January 1879 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI.

He was buried in January 1879 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Findagrave #107567246.
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Elizabeth Sutterfield

F, #134140
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elizabeth Sutterfield married James Forrest, son of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey, on 5 September 1876 in Marion Co., IN.
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Gabriel Thomas Forrest

M, #134141, b. about 1785, d. 12 October 1867
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Brownley (b. 1785)

SonHamilton Forrest+ (b. 1818, d. after July 1860)

Biography

Gabriel Thomas Forrest was born about 1785 in Baltimore, MD.1 He married Mary Brownley. He died on 12 October 1867 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

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Citations

  1. [S6] Madison Twp., p.405A, line 6, 1850 Federal Census, Guernsey County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 684.
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Mary Brownley1

F, #134142, b. 1785
Pedigree Link

Family: Gabriel Thomas Forrest (b. about 1785, d. 12 October 1867)

SonHamilton Forrest+ (b. 1818, d. after July 1860)

Biography

Mary Brownley was born in 1785 in Virginia.1 She married Gabriel Thomas Forrest.
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Citations

  1. [S6] Madison Twp., p.405A, line 7, 1850 Federal Census, Guernsey County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 684.
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Sarah J. McBee

F, #134143, b. about 1853, d. before 1880

Parents

FatherWilliam McBee (b. about 1823, d. 22 February 1892)
MotherElizabeth Poland (b. about 1825, d. after 4 June 1880)
Pedigree Link

Family: Samuel Forrest (b. about 1839, d. before 1880)

SonWilliam Henry Forrest (b. 4 January 1872, d. 9 March 1940)
SonThomas Samuel Forrest+ (b. 7 June 1873, d. 25 February 1953)

Biography

Sarah J. McBee was born about 1853 in Marion Co. (probably), IN.1,2 She married Samuel Forrest, son of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey, on 6 April 1871 in Marion Co., IN. Sarah J. McBee died before 1880.

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Citations

  1. [S4938] Wayne Twp., p.650, Dwelling 171, Family 170, 1860 Federal Census, Marion County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 280; FHL #803280.
  2. [S4937] Middle Twp., pp.488A-B, Dwelling 263, Family 269, 1870 Federal Census, Hendricks County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 322; FHL #545821.
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William Henry Forrest1

M, #134144, b. 4 January 1872, d. 9 March 1940

Parents

FatherSamuel Forrest (b. about 1839, d. before 1880)
MotherSarah J. McBee (b. about 1853, d. before 1880)
Pedigree Link

Biography

William Henry Forrest was born on 4 January 1872 in Marion Co. (probably), IN.1 He died on 9 March 1940 in River Falls, Pierce Co., WI.

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Citations

  1. [S4936] Wayne Twp., Dist. 098, p.463C, Dwelling 50, Family 53, 1880 Federal Census, Marion County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rolls 293 - 296; FHL #1254293-96.
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Thomas Samuel Forrest1

M, #134145, b. 7 June 1873, d. 25 February 1953

Parents

FatherSamuel Forrest (b. about 1839, d. before 1880)
MotherSarah J. McBee (b. about 1853, d. before 1880)
Pedigree Link

Family: Julia Ann Lathrop (b. 22 January 1883, d. 15 October 1971)

SonWilliam B. Forrest (b. about 1900)
DaughterAvis M. Forrest (b. about 1903)
SonVernon F. Forrest (b. about 1905)
DaughterPearl B. Forrest (b. about 1907)
DaughterViola Forrest (b. about February 1910)

Biography

Thomas Samuel Forrest was born on 7 June 1873 in Marion Co. (probably), IN.1 He married Julia Ann Lathrop. He died on 25 February 1953 in Cass Co., MN.

He was buried in 1953 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Hackensack, Cass Co., MN, Findagrave #73734152.
Thomas Samuel Forrest lived on 16 April 1910 in Sauk Centre, Stearns Co., MN.2
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Citations

  1. [S4936] Wayne Twp., Dist. 098, p.463C, Dwelling 50, Family 53, 1880 Federal Census, Marion County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rolls 293 - 296; FHL #1254293-96.
  2. [S535] Sauk Centre Ward 1, Dist. 0163, shhet 9A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1910 Federal Census, Stearns County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 727; FHL #1374740.
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William McBee1

M, #134146, b. about 1823, d. 22 February 1892
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Poland (b. about 1825, d. after 4 June 1880)

DaughterSarah J. McBee+ (b. about 1853, d. before 1880)

Biography

William McBee was born about 1823 in Tennessee.2,1 He married Elizabeth Poland on 11 August 1845 in Marion Co., IN. He died on 22 February 1892 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

William McBee lived on 12 June 1860 in Wayne Twp., Marion Co., IN.2 He lived on 11 August 1870 in Middle Twp., Hendricks Co., IN.3 He lived on 4 June 1880 in Wayne Twp., Marion Co., IN.1
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Citations

  1. [S4936] Wayne Twp., Dist. 098, p.463C, Dwelling 50, Family 53, 1880 Federal Census, Marion County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rolls 293 - 296; FHL #1254293-96.
  2. [S4938] Wayne Twp., p.650, Dwelling 171, Family 170, 1860 Federal Census, Marion County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 280; FHL #803280.
  3. [S4937] Middle Twp., pp.488A-B, Dwelling 263, Family 269, 1870 Federal Census, Hendricks County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 322; FHL #545821.
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Elizabeth Poland1

F, #134147, b. about 1825, d. after 4 June 1880
Pedigree Link

Family: William McBee (b. about 1823, d. 22 February 1892)

DaughterSarah J. McBee+ (b. about 1853, d. before 1880)

Biography

Elizabeth Poland was born about 1825 in Indiana.2,1 She married William McBee on 11 August 1845 in Marion Co., IN. She died after 4 June 1880.

Elizabeth Poland was also known as "Eliza" Poland.
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Citations

  1. [S4936] Wayne Twp., Dist. 098, p.463C, Dwelling 50, Family 53, 1880 Federal Census, Marion County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rolls 293 - 296; FHL #1254293-96.
  2. [S4938] Wayne Twp., p.650, Dwelling 171, Family 170, 1860 Federal Census, Marion County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 280; FHL #803280.
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Julia Ann Lathrop

F, #134148, b. 22 January 1883, d. 15 October 1971
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Family: Thomas Samuel Forrest (b. 7 June 1873, d. 25 February 1953)

SonWilliam B. Forrest (b. about 1900)
DaughterAvis M. Forrest (b. about 1903)
SonVernon F. Forrest (b. about 1905)
DaughterPearl B. Forrest (b. about 1907)
DaughterViola Forrest (b. about February 1910)

Biography

Julia Ann Lathrop was born on 22 January 1883 in West Union, Todd Co., MN.1 She married Thomas Samuel Forrest, son of Samuel Forrest and Sarah J. McBee. Julia Ann Lathrop died on 15 October 1971 in Cass Co., MN.

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Citations

  1. [S535] Sauk Centre Ward 1, Dist. 0163, shhet 9A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1910 Federal Census, Stearns County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 727; FHL #1374740.
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William B. Forrest1

M, #134149, b. about 1900

Parents

FatherThomas Samuel Forrest (b. 7 June 1873, d. 25 February 1953)
MotherJulia Ann Lathrop (b. 22 January 1883, d. 15 October 1971)
Pedigree Link

Biography

William B. Forrest was born about 1900 in Minnesota.1
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Citations

  1. [S535] Sauk Centre Ward 1, Dist. 0163, shhet 9A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1910 Federal Census, Stearns County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 727; FHL #1374740.
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Avis M. Forrest1

F, #134150, b. about 1903

Parents

FatherThomas Samuel Forrest (b. 7 June 1873, d. 25 February 1953)
MotherJulia Ann Lathrop (b. 22 January 1883, d. 15 October 1971)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Avis M. Forrest was born about 1903 in Minnesota.1
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Citations

  1. [S535] Sauk Centre Ward 1, Dist. 0163, shhet 9A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1910 Federal Census, Stearns County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 727; FHL #1374740.
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Vernon F. Forrest1

M, #134151, b. about 1905

Parents

FatherThomas Samuel Forrest (b. 7 June 1873, d. 25 February 1953)
MotherJulia Ann Lathrop (b. 22 January 1883, d. 15 October 1971)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Vernon F. Forrest was born about 1905 in Minnesota.1
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Citations

  1. [S535] Sauk Centre Ward 1, Dist. 0163, shhet 9A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1910 Federal Census, Stearns County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 727; FHL #1374740.
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Pearl B. Forrest1

F, #134152, b. about 1907

Parents

FatherThomas Samuel Forrest (b. 7 June 1873, d. 25 February 1953)
MotherJulia Ann Lathrop (b. 22 January 1883, d. 15 October 1971)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Pearl B. Forrest was born about 1907 in Minnesota.1
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Citations

  1. [S535] Sauk Centre Ward 1, Dist. 0163, shhet 9A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1910 Federal Census, Stearns County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 727; FHL #1374740.
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Viola Forrest1

F, #134153, b. about February 1910

Parents

FatherThomas Samuel Forrest (b. 7 June 1873, d. 25 February 1953)
MotherJulia Ann Lathrop (b. 22 January 1883, d. 15 October 1971)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Viola Forrest was born about February 1910 in Stearns Co., MN.1
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Citations

  1. [S535] Sauk Centre Ward 1, Dist. 0163, shhet 9A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1910 Federal Census, Stearns County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 727; FHL #1374740.
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O. Delmar Davis

M, #134154, b. 25 January 1926, d. 15 March 2019
Pedigree Link

Family: Ava Beryl Labar (b. 6 October 1928, d. 20 February 2004)

DaughterKaren L. Davis

Biography

O. Delmar Davis was born on 25 January 1926 in McLean Co., IL. He married Ava Beryl Labar on 26 March 1948 in Normal, McLean Co., IL. He died on 15 March 2019 in Tazewell Co., IL.

He was buried in March 2019 in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #197600614.
O. Delmar Davis began military service

WW II service, U.S. Navy, Seaman First Class on the U.S.S. Coral Sea (later recommissioned U.S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt).

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Ava Beryl Labar

F, #134155, b. 6 October 1928, d. 20 February 2004
Pedigree Link

Family: O. Delmar Davis (b. 25 January 1926, d. 15 March 2019)

DaughterKaren L. Davis

Biography

Ava Beryl Labar was born on 6 October 1928 in Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID. She married O. Delmar Davis on 26 March 1948 in Normal, McLean Co., IL. She died on 20 February 2004 in Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

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William Edward Smothers

M, #134156, b. 20 November 1924, d. 26 May 2015

Parents

FatherThomas Benton Smothers (b. 31 March 1898, d. 14 March 1951)
MotherIsabelle Watkins (b. 24 July 1903, d. 26 June 1974)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ileen Helen Hayes (b. 7 March 1928, d. 8 December 1986)

SonThomas E. Smothers
SonDaniel D. Smothers
DaughterNancy C. Smothers+

Biography

William Edward Smothers was born on 20 November 1924 in Franklin Co., IL. He married Ileen Helen Hayes, daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth, on 10 February 1950 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL,

Wedding Announcement -- Southern Illinoisan; Carbondale, Illinois; February 25, 1950; Page 5 (Newspapers.com):

Ileen Hayes Wed to BIll Smothers

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smothers or Royalton are announcing the recent marriage of their son, Bill Smothers, and Miss Ileen Hayes of Peoria. The couple was married in the Peoria Presbyterian church on Feb. 10.

The bride wore a navy blue suit with pink accessories and the bridegroom was attired in a gray business suit.

Smothers is studying engineering at Bradley university in Peoria.

Mr. and Mrs. Smothers spent their honeymoon in Chicago.

NOTE: The names of their children reflect the parents' sense of humor. The children were give middle initials only, but not middle names. Thus they were "Tom E.", "Dan D.", and "Nan C."

William Edward Smothers died on 26 May 2015 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL,

Obituary -- The Peoria Journal Star; Illinois; Friday, May 29, 2015 (Findagrave.com):

PEORIA - William "Bill" Edward Smothers, 90, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Bickford Cottage in Peoria.

He was born Nov. 20, 1924, to Thomas and Isabella (Watkins) Smothers in Royalton, Ill. He married Ileen Hayes on Feb. 10, 1950, in Peoria. She preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death were his parents, his brother and his sister.

Surviving are his children, Nan (Ron) Macari of Peoria, Dan (Karen) Smothers of Morton and Tom (Cynthia) Smothers of Birmingham, Ala. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Margaret Macari, Shawn Smothers, Jennifer (James) Lam, Lilliane Smothers and Callie Smothers; and one great-grandson, Kyeler Smothers.

William served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He then graduated from Bradley University with a BS in general engineering. He worked at Caterpillar in facilities engineering for 30 years, retiring as a senior project engineer in 1987. He was a registered professional engineer.

He enjoyed sailing, knot tying, ballroom dancing and spending time with his family.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. He enjoyed helping others and was a driver for the Shriner's Hospital van for many years.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life event will be held at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 10 to 11 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.



He was buried in May 2015 in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #147081715.
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Thomas Benton Smothers

M, #134157, b. 31 March 1898, d. 14 March 1951
Pedigree Link

Family: Isabelle Watkins (b. 24 July 1903, d. 26 June 1974)

SonWilliam Edward Smothers+ (b. 20 November 1924, d. 26 May 2015)

Biography

Thomas Benton Smothers was born on 31 March 1898. He married Isabelle Watkins. He died on 14 March 1951.

He was buried in March 1951 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Findagrave #147776259.
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Isabelle Watkins

F, #134158, b. 24 July 1903, d. 26 June 1974
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Benton Smothers (b. 31 March 1898, d. 14 March 1951)

SonWilliam Edward Smothers+ (b. 20 November 1924, d. 26 May 2015)

Biography

Isabelle Watkins was born on 24 July 1903. She married Thomas Benton Smothers. She died on 26 June 1974.

She was buried in 1974 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Findagrave #147776271.
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