from Hendricks County Union (Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana)--issue of February 17, 1881--page 1, column 5
SMOOT--In Brown township Hendricks county, Indiana, on the evening of January 29th 1881, Anna, youngest daughter of James H. and Arthena Phillips Smoot.
"Not long ago she filled her place,
And sat with us to learn
But now she's run her mortal race,
And never can return."
Submitted By: Mike Phillips, mphillips1@kc.rr.com