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Edwin Smith[edit]

Edwin Smith I,[1] lived in New York City.

Edwin Smith II[edit]

Edwin Smith (1851-1912) was born in New York City.

In 1874, Edwin was in New Zealand studying the Transit of Venus.[2]

In April 1882, Edwin Smith II, attended a meeting of the National Academy of Sciences.[3] In July 1882, he was in New Zealand.

In 1896, Edwin left to visit New York for a month.[4]

In April 1906, Edwin returned home after several months away.[5]

In August 1906, Edwin attended a "baby party," where everyone present wore "genuine baby pattern garments."[6]

Edwin was acquainted with James Veirs, and attended a dinner he hosted at Montgomery Country Club.[7] Edwin would also play euchre at the country club.[8]

He was a co-founder of the Cosmos Club[9] and served on it's "House committee".[10]

Edwin died December 1, 1912.[9]

Mrs. Edwin Smith, II[edit]

Lucy Smith was a big supporter of the theater, and would attend the Rockville Shakespeare Class.[11]

She was an accomplished pianist, and would play at parties,[12] including weddings.[13] She would also perform at parties alongside her own daughter Lucy Neville Smith.[14]

Lucy was a big supporter of the Rockville Presbyterian Church. In March 1906, she hosted a farewell reception for Pastor Robert L. McNair who had been pastor of the Rockville Presbyterian Church for 11-years, after he resigned to take a position in Virginia.[15]

She was a member of the Rockville Women's Club, and at the meetings would give readings from books such as, The Triumph of Edward McDowell,[16] or she would sing.[17]

Edwin (The Astronomer)'s Kids[edit]

Lucy Neville Smith[edit]

Also known as "Aunt Sis", attended the Rockville Institute.[18]

Lucy would attend dances at Montgomery Country Club.[19][20]

She worked along side Warren Beatty in the film, Lilith.[21]

Edwin Smith, III[edit]

Edwin Smith moved to Indian Head, Maryland. In November 1908, he returned to Rockville to visit his mother Lucy.[22]

He visited again the last week of November 1912, shortly before his father's death on December 1912.[23]

Theron Smith[edit]

Theron Smith was the son of Edwin II. He attended Rockville Academy, and played football.[24]

On July 9, 1908, Theron left with other young men to spend two weeks camping in Seneca Mills.[25]

He would be invited to dances, his brother Harold, and father Edwin II, would also attend.[26]

The Rockville post of the American Legion was named the "Henderson-Smith-Edmonds Post" in honor of men who died during World War I, including Dr. Frederick N. Henderson, Lindsey Edmonds, and Theron Smith.[27]

Harold C. Smith[edit]

Harold C. Smith attended Rockville Academy, where he was on the football team,[28] and baseball team.[29] He would frequent Montgomery Country Club,[30] and attend other prominent social gatherings.[31][32][26]

Anne Louise Smith Sylvester Adams[edit]

Harold's daughter, Grandma Kitty's mom. Died 1999.[33]

Duncan C. Smith[edit]

Of Joliet, Illinois (apparently).[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Common Council: Investigation of Charges preferred by Mr. Craven". The New York Times. June 29, 1852.
  2. ^ "The Transit of Venus: Importance of To-Nights Event". Vol. 24, no. 7247. The New York Times. December 8, 1874. p. 3. ProQuest 93389775. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "Academy of Sciences: Its Eighteenth Spring Meeting In Washington City". The Washington Post. April 19, 1882. ProQuest 137892094. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "News of the Suburbs: Rockville, Gaithersburg, Etc". No. 6363. The Washington Post. August 9, 1896. p. 11. ProQuest 143711167. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "Society: Social and Personal". No. 10900. The Washington Post. April 15, 1906. p. E5. ProQuest 144652609. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  6. ^ "Society: Social and Personal - Rockville". No. 11033. The Washington Post. August 26, 1906. p. E5. ProQuest 144666612. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "Rockville Society". No. 11812. The Washington Post. October 11, 1908. p. E7. ProQuest 144791869. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Rockville Society". No. 11812. The Washington Post. October 11, 1908. p. E6. ProQuest 144791869. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Death of Edwin Smith: One of Cosmos Club's Founders and Member of Coast Survey". No. 13325. The Washington Post. December 2, 1912. p. 6. ProQuest 145169206. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "Election of Officers: Annual Meetings of the Corcoran Art Gallery Trustees, Cosmos Club and Other Organizations". No. 2467. The Washington Post. January 13, 1885. p. 4. ProQuest 137984684. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  11. ^ "Social and Personal: Alexandria, Anacostia, Rockville, etc". No. 10837. The Washington Post. February 11, 1906. p. E6. ProQuest 144682043. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  12. ^ "Rockville Society". No. 13058. The Washington Post. March 10, 1912. p. E7. ProQuest 145113320. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  13. ^ "Virginia Weddings". No. 9336. The Washington Post. January 2, 1902. p. 4. ProQuest 144332334. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  14. ^ "Mrs. Talbott Club Hostess". Vol. 150, no. 115. The Baltimore Sun. March 10, 1912. p. S4. ProQuest 251154602. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  15. ^ "Society: Rockville". No. 10872. The Washington Post. March 18, 1906. p. E5. ProQuest 144646293. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "Society: Rockville, MD". No. 12582. The Washington Post. November 20, 1910. p. E12. ProQuest 144969934. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  17. ^ "Rockville Society". No. 12701. The Washington Post. March 19, 1911. p. E6. ProQuest 145065270. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  18. ^ "Rockville Institute: Premiums Awarded at the Close of Exercises for the Year". No. 10397. The Washington Post. June 16, 1905. p. 5. ProQuest 144573019. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  19. ^ "Rockville Society: Leap Year Ball". No. 11406. The Washington Post. September 1, 1907. p. E7. ProQuest 144728757. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  20. ^ "Girls Gave Leap-Year Dance: Wasn't Right Year, But Montgomery Club Folk Didn't Mind". Vol. 141, no. 103. The Baltimore Sun. August 27, 1907. p. 11. ProQuest 537398276.
  21. ^ a b Pearson, Richard (November 20, 1980). "Lucy N. Smith of Rockville Dies at 92; Made Acting Debut in 1963 Film, 'Lilith'". Vol. 103, no. 351. The Washington Post. p. C4. ProQuest 147130050. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  22. ^ "Society: Rockville". No. 11840. The Washington Post. November 8, 1908. p. E7. ProQuest 144805374. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  23. ^ "Rockville Society". No. 13324. The Washington Post. December 1, 1912. p. ES8. ProQuest 145161915. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  24. ^ "Play To Standstill: Rockville Academy and Montgomery High Failed to Reach Decision". No. 11469. The Washington Post. November 3, 1907. p. S1. ProQuest 144773719. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  25. ^ "Rockvillans Left For Seneca Mills". No. 11721. The Washington Post. July 12, 1908. p. 8. ProQuest 144842895.
  26. ^ a b "Rockville Society: Mrs. Alexander F. Prescott Gives Dance". No. 12792. The Washington Post. June 18, 1911. p. C9. ProQuest 145085821. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  27. ^ "Legion Post at Rockville". No. 16025. The Washington Post. April 29, 1920. p. 3. ProQuest 145780552. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  28. ^ "Montgomery High Wins: Defeats Rockville Academy in Last Few Minutes of Play, 5 to 0". The Washington Post. October 19, 1907. ProQuest 144751546. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  29. ^ "Baseball At Rockville: Academy Nine to Be One of the Strongest in Many Years". No. 12316. The Washington Post. February 27, 1910. p. M6. ProQuest 145037521. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  30. ^ "Rockville Youth At Dance: Younger Social Set Has Enjoyable Evening at Country Club". No. 12526. The Washington Post. September 25, 1910. p. 10. ProQuest 144992439. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  31. ^ "Rockville Society: Mrs. Alexander F. Prescott Gives Dance". No. 12624. The Washington Post. January 1, 1911. p. E2. ProQuest 144992439. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  32. ^ "Rockville Society: Easter Ball of the Rockville Dancing Club Held at Masonic Hall". No. 12736. The Washington Post. April 23, 1911. p. ES10. ProQuest 145133121. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  33. ^ "Obituary: Anne Louise Smith Sylvester Adams - Art Teacher" (Prince William Extra ed.). The Washington Post. March 27, 1999. p. B6. ProQuest 1707381937. Retrieved November 16, 2022.

Further reading[edit]

  • Crossette, George (1966). Founders of the Cosmos Club of Washington. Washington, DC: The Cosmos Club.
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