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Lottie Eddy Smith
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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mdv324 1 post Oct 19, 2007 10:20 PM	Looking for info on my GGrandmother. She married Herbert Smith and had two children: Harlow Smith and Ella Darlene Smith born 1903. Ella also went my the last name of Brown as she was mainly raised by her maternal aunt who was married to a Brown and lived on a farm in Tampico. Apparently Lottie was later divorced from Herbert,who went to Canada. I can't find Lottie after about 1910 when she was living with her parents,York Eddy. Anyone know this family? I know this Smith family lived in a very large 2-3 story house where Herbert's brother and 2 sisters lived.They help raise my Uncle Paul Warner. I believe the Smith brother was a mayor in Tampico at one time, Nancy Last Edited by on Oct 19, 2007 10:22 PM
LesN 139 posts Oct 20, 2007 9:30 PM	I found the following news clips. - Les Tampico Tornado: February 22, 1896 Married SMITH-LOVE The ceremony which united Herbert H. SMITH, of Hume, and Miss Lorna LOVE, of Princeton, in the holy bonds of wedlock, took place at the home of the brides parents in Princeton, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 1896, Rev. BENNAN officiating. The groom is a son of Harlow SMITH, one of Hume's most successful farmers; he is a young man of sterling worth, and will liked by all who knew him. The bride is the daughter of M.G. LOVE, and for many years resided here. She is well known to our people, and, is a young lady much admired and well thought of by all. The happy couple have the congratulations of a large circle of relatives and friends. They will start housekeeping soon, will reside on one of Mr. SMITH's farms. Tamico Tornado March 3, 1905 HARLOW SMITH IS DEAD Well Known Farmer, Stockman And Pioneer Died Monday Evening. Harlow SMITH, one of the most widely known farmers and stock raisers of the country and a pioneer of Rock river valley died at his home in Hume five miles northwest of here Monday evening about 9 o'clock. He had been sick for five months being confined to his bed most of the time. The funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 o'clock at the farm home, Rev. J.G. ARMSTRON officiating. Internment was in the Tampico cemetery. The pall bearers were: R. OLDS, John WETZELL, L.A. WHEELOCK, Fred VanDeMARK, Frank LEE and C.W. BLACKBORN. In the passing of Harlow SMITH one of the energetic old settlers who conquered and converted the broad virgin prairies into pleasant homes, is no more and although gone his toil, industry and energy will be monumented by the peaceful happy homes now clustered over the prairies. He was born in Toronto, Canada, May 19, 1830. On leaving Canada in 1849, Mr. SMITH came to Whiteside county at Prophetstown. In Lyndon Dec. 3, 1854, Mr. SMITH was united in marriage with Mis Louisa POPE. They began their domestic life in Prophetstown, where they made their home for xxx xxx and then rented a farm adjoining to Mr. SMITH's place. Mr. SMITH's first purchase consisted of eighty acres of land in Tampico township which he fenced, broke and improved with good buildings, but after residing thereon for about five years, he removed to his present home on section 34, where he owns a large tract. At that time he bought it there was only a small house and the land was in primitive condition. With this start,. Mr. SMITH xxx xxx xxrise and thrift, improved xxx xxx xxx xxx elegent home xx xxx xx xxx xxx and improved other farms, and it was one of the leading hand owners and successful farmers of Whiteside county. He was the owner of one of the first steam threshers in the county and successfully engaged in the threshing business for forty-nine years. In the early days he also broke prairie with ox teams for a number of years. He has also devoted considerable time in breeding and raising a fine grade of Hambletonian horses and at one time had about sixty head at his farm. Mr. SMITH was a staunch member of the Republican party, and has been called upon to serve as high commisoner and school director, Mr. SMITH was a good citizen. He not only advanced his individual prosperity, but promoted the material welfare of the community in which he lived. Mr. SMITH is mourned by his wife and six children, four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Fred BROWN of Hume, Mrs. R.B. SMITH of Prophetstown, Mrs. James FARREL of Prophetstown, Mrs. James FARRELL of Prophetstown, Mrs. T.L. ROUNDs of Tampico, William N., who lives at home, and Herbert H., who lives in Erie. Last Edited by on Oct 20, 2007 9:33 PM
Denise 101 posts Nov 04, 2007 11:30 AM	Nancy, I have some information coming from Butch McNinch - the secretary of the TMC (Tampico Memorial Cemetery). He called me to let me know he has some obits. Will post as soon as I have them! Denise
LesN 148 posts Dec 31, 2007 11:56 AM	Nancy, I was able to break thru the EDDY link: Lottie M. EDDY was Herbert H. SMITH's second wife (Leona Belle nee LOVE divorced him earlier.) Lottie and Herbert were married April 21, 1900 in Tampico, IL. Lottie was the daughter of York & Louisa D. nee NEWTON EDDY. She was born 12/5/1878 in Erie, IL. Her siblings included: Ai L. EDDY b: 27 NOV 1854 in Erie, Whiteside Co., IL Seth EDDY b: 27 NOV 1856 in Erie, Whiteside Co., IL Nellie I. EDDY b: 5 MAR 1859 Clarence York EDDY b: 4 JUL 1861 Laura I. EDDY b: 30 APR 1863 Seward A. EDDY b: 26 FEB 1865 in IL Lloyd Yale EDDY b: 29 JAN 1867 in IL Newell Robert EDDY b: 7 JUN 1871 in IL Dana O. EDDY b: 2 APR 1874 Lottie M. EDDY b: 5 DEC 1878 in Erie, Whiteside Co., IL Lottie's grandparents (EDDY side) were Augustus R. & Polly nee McKINSTRY of Vermont who settled in Erie, IL. You can get more (much more) about York's genealogy from the family tree posted by Rebecca Mae Dail on www.rootsweb.com: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2901764&id=I278 I hope this helps you find your roots. Happy New Year!! Les Niemi

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