79.414.2

79.414.2
Tombstone of M. K. (Marcellus K.) Smith and his first wife, Laura West, who was the daughter of the first mayor of Ames, William West. The Smiths lived on Kellogg Avenue. M. K. Smith owned one of the first stores in Ames and served on the city council. When Laura died at the age of 32, she left two small children. Their son, Marcellus K. Smith, Jr., was age 5; and their daughter, Cecile H., was age 2. M. K. married again and his second wife, Rose Smith, survived him. Writing on the stone: LAURA WEST/MAR. 20, 1860/APR. 21, 1892/ M. K. SMITH/APR.11, 1859/MAY 17, 1915.
Citation: 79.414.2
Year: 1986 (approx.)
Categories: People, Misc.