The Prophetstown Echo, Prophetstown, Illinois
July 17, 1935

MRS. NELSON H. SMITH -(nee Mary LaDue)

Mrs. Nelson H. Smith was born June 25, 1872 in Tampico, Illinois and died at her home in Sterling, July 16, 1935 at age 63 years 21 days.

She was the daughter of Edgar and Sisselia Lane LaDue and was united in marriage to Nelson H. Smith at Spring Valley, October 20, 1892. She resided at Spring Valley from the time of her marriage until 1929 when they moved to the home just east of Sterling where her death occurred.

She is survived by her husband and one brother, Dr. B. E. LaDue of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother F. M. LaDue, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Pinkley.