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- SOURCE: History Of Chautauqua County And Its People - 1921
FRANK A. SMILEY -- The Smiley family, of which today Frank A. Smiley, of Ellery
township, is one of the representatives, is an old one in Chautauqua County, its members
having played conspicuous parts in many different departments of the community?s life
during several generations and are now numerous in the region. Mr. Smiley was born in
the town of Harmony, March 26, 1862, a son of Freeborn L. and Anna (Brown) Smiley,
the former a prominent member of the community where he was engaged for many years
in business as a manufacturer of wagons.
Frank A,. Smiley spent his childhood in his native region, dividing his time between
attending the local district schools and the wholesome sports and pastimes of country
boys. Early in life he began to display that peculiar talent for doing all things well that is
so characteristic of the sturdy, self-reliant youth of America, a talent which may be seen at
present in the various pursuits and enterprises in which he is engaged and in all of which
he has succeeded equally. Upon completing his studies at the local schools, Mr. Smiley
took up the lumber business as an occupation and continued therein for fourteen years,
and later became the owner of a well equipped mill. He also entered the mercantile realm,
and for a time maintained successful stores at Bemus Point and Lakewood. In all his
ventures Mr. Smiley met with the well merited success of his industry and intelligence,
gradually becoming one of the best known and most highly respected figures of the
community and an influential factor in the general business life. Mr. Smiley is a
Republican in politics and although his many and various activities prevent him from
taking that part in public affairs for which his abilities fit him, keeps himself abreast of all
the vital issues of the day, and is a staunch supporter of policies of his party. He is an
active and valued member of Centralia Grange.
Frank A. Smiley married (first) Georgie C. Beck, whose death occurred June 16, 1906 and
by whom he had four children, as follows: George, born Dec. 5, 1890; Harry A., born
April 14, 1892; Raymond F., born Dec. 11, 1899; and Agnes A., born Jan. 13, 1902. He
married (second) July 15, 1909, Louise F. Smith, of Jamestown, N.Y., a daughter of
Charles W. and Delia G. (Stickland) Smith.
Cemetery:
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Obituary:
Frank A. Smiley, 88, of 866 North
Main Street, a retired merchant, died at his home at 8:05 a.m. today. Mr.
Smiley was born in the Town of Harmony, March 26, 1861 the son of Freeburn
and Ann Brown Smiley. He owned and operated a lumber mill in Ellery, several
large farms in this area, and grocery stores in Ellery, Bemus Point and
Lakewood. He was affiliated for several years with the Jamestown Electrical
Mills. He resided in this city four years prior to his death. He is survived
by his wife, Louise Smith Smiley; two sons, Raymond F. and Harry E. Smiley
of Jamestown; a daughter, Mrs. Erskine Roberts of St. Petersburg, Fla., a
brother, Clyde Smiley, Ellery and a granddaughter, Emma Lou Roberts of St.
Petersburg, Fla. The remains are at the Powers Funeral Home where funeral
arrangements are being completed.
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