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Elizabeth Ann Sprake

Elizabeth Ann Sprake

Female 1855 - 1909  (54 years)


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  • Name Elizabeth Ann Sprake  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19] 
    Birth 27 Mar 1855  Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20] 
    Gender Female 
    Death 29 Jul 1909  Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 18] 
    Burial Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America Find all individuals with events at this location  [18] 
    Person ID I75228  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Father James Hewlett Sprake,   b. 2 Apr 1828, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jan 1911, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Elizabeth Samuel,   b. 16 Dec 1831, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Aug 1897 (Age 65 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Oct 1852  Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [21] 
    Family ID F30833  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family George Jones Smith,   b. 5 Nov 1846, Ystalyfera, Breconshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Apr 1909, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Marriage 21 Jul 1873  Snowden Memorial Presbyterian Church Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5, 11, 20] 
    • Larksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Children 
     1. Edith Mary Smith,   b. 3 Nov 1875, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Sep 1915, Duncannon, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 39 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. George Ernest Smith,   b. 12 Oct 1879, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 May 1938, Retreat, Luzerne, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Emily May Smith,   b. May 1882, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Feb 1905 (Age 22 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Bert James Smith,   b. 19 Dec 1886, Plymouth, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1942, Buffalo, Erie, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 57 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. Charles Maynard Smith, Sr.,   b. 13 Feb 1890, Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Oct 1957, Orwell, Oswego, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F25224  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

  • Notes 
    • Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, July 29, 1909 Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes-barre, PA - Death of Mrs. George Smith- Mrs. Elizabeth, Wife of the late Geo. Smith died quite suddenly last evening at the Mercy hosptial. Her death was due to intestinal obstructions following tuberculo-peritonitis. Mrs. Smith had been in poor health for some time past and had been in the hospital on a couple of occasions for treatment, but did not seem to receive much relief and yesterday her condition became more serious and she was removed to the Mercy hospital last evening at 8 o'clock and on her arrival there her condition was such that an operation was necessary it being the only hope for her life. The operation performed last evening but she could not survive it, and died about 11 o'clock. Mrs. Smith was 54 years of age. She has resided in this town for many years and was widely known. The following children is left to mourn her loss; Ernest, Bertie and Charles, two sisters, Mrs. Sarah J. Laubueah, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Harry Armitage of this town, also survives her, and two brothers, James H. Sprake, Borrough proprietor of Elm Hill Hotel; James H. Sprake, father of the deceased survives her also. The funeral will occur on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 with services at the house, Rev. L. O. Knipp will conduct the services at the house. Interment will be made in the Hanover Green Cemetery.

      Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, July 29, 1909 Wilkes-Barre Record - (Wilkes-barre, PA) - Plymouth Woman Dead - At 1 o'clock this morning the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, aged 54 years, occurred at the Mercy hospital following an operation for intestinal obstruction. She was admitted to the hospital last evening at 6 o'clock and submitted to an operation at 8 o'clock. She lived but a few hours after being taken from the operating room. The remains were removed to the family home on East River street, Plymouth, where she is survived by three sons. Her husband died a few months ago.

      Newspaper Obituary - July 31, 1909 Wilkes Barre Evening News - Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith - This afternoon at 1:30 occurred the funeral of Mrs. George Smith, which was held from the family residence on River street. The obsequies was attended by many friends and acquaintances of the departed lady, who was highly esteemed. The last sad services were conducted at the house by Rev. L. O. Knipp of the Christian church. The pall bearers were: Henry Lewis, Harry Epplett, Evan Jenkins, John Muchler, Edward Stephens and Joseph Lewis. The remains were laid to rest in the Hanover Green cemetery.

      Newspaper Article - August 17, 1909 Wilkes Barre Record - To Administer Estate - J. C. Young of Plymouth was yesterday appointed administrator of the estate of the late Elizabeth A. Smith of Plymouth, who died without a will, leaving property valued at $1,450.

      Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, July 29, 1909 Pittston Gazette - Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, aged 54 years, died at an early hour this morning at the Mercy Hospital, following an operation undergone there yesterday. The remains were removed to the family home on River street, Plymouth. Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons, her husband having died a few months ago.

      Newspaper Obituary - Friday, July 30, 1909 Wilkes-Barre Leader - Vital Statistics - Deaths - SMITH - At Mercy Hospital, July 29, intestinal obstruction, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, aged 54 years.

      Newspaper Obituary - Friday, July 30, 1909 Wilkes-Barre News - Funeral Notice - The funeral of the late Mrs. George Smith whose death following an operation at the Mercy hospital was noted in yesterday's News, will take place Saturday afternoon with services at the home on East River street at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. L. O. Knipp of the Christian church will officiate and interment will be made in the Hanover Green cemetery. Mrs. Smith's husband died a few months ago. She is survived by her aged father, James H. Sprake, Sr., three sons, Ernest, Bertie and Charles, two sisters, Mrs. Harry Armitage of this town, Mrs. Sarah J. Laubach of Philadelphia, and a brother, James H. Sprake, priorietor of the Elm Hill hotel. The deceased was one of the best known and most highly respected women residents of this section and her sudden death has caused widespread regret.

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