Smith, Scott

Item

Title
Smith, Scott
Gender
Male
Biography
The Smith family fell on hard times and moved to Covington before 1930. An article from the 28 September 1930 issue of the Kentucky Post states that Scott Smith was charged with wife abuse. The 24 December 1930 issue of the Kentucky Post tells of Scott Smith's suicide by poisoning. Smith was said to be distraught about not being able to find work. On his death certificate, he is listed as divorced from Edna.
Member
Smith family
Birth date
7 Jun 1877
Place of birth
Burlington (Ky.)
Father
Smith, Asbury Webb
Mother
Scott, Lucy
Child(ren)
Judy, Juliet Elizabeth Smith
Smith, Edward W.
Smith, Eldon R.
Smith, Ollie James
Death date
24 Dec 1930
Place of death
Kenton County (Ky.)
Death and burial information
Cause of death: Suicide by taking strychnine
Occupation(s)
Farmer
Contractor

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