A. R. Smith was an undertaker in Hillsboro from about 1880 to 1933, and kept detailed records of the coffins and services he provided. The records often list the cost of a robe separately from the cost of a coffin. For example, on February 11, 1922, Giles Workman's wife was buried in a "Casket & Robe" for $60.00. However, there is no record of A. R. Smith selling a robe separately.
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A. R. Smith's coffin-making business operated from approximately 1880 to 1933. His place of business was situated on the main street in Hillsboro, across from the Walker Store. The building still stands today. Mr. Smith diligently maintained records of the coffins he crafted, and these records are currently held by the Historical Society. Unfortunately, the provided source material does not indicate the specific year in which A. R. Smith achieved his highest sales figures.
A. R. Smith was an undertaker in Hillsboro from about 1880 to 1933, and kept detailed records of the coffins and services he provided. The records often list the cost of a robe separately from the cost of a coffin. For example, on February 11, 1922, Giles Workman's wife was buried in a "Casket & Robe" for $60.00. However, there is no record of A. R. Smith selling a robe separately.
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A. R. Smith's coffin-making business operated from approximately 1880 to 1933. His place of business was situated on the main street in Hillsboro, across from the Walker Store. The building still stands today. Mr. Smith diligently maintained records of the coffins he crafted, and these records are currently held by the Historical Society. Unfortunately, the provided source material does not indicate the specific year in which A. R. Smith achieved his highest sales figures.
Changes in Identities and Circumstances of Those Who Died
- The provided coffin maker's list from Hillsboro documents the names of individuals, often with an indication of their relationship to another person (such as child, wife, son, or daughter) and occasionally notes if they were "colored".
- Some entries specify if the deceased was a "pauper" or died from specific causes like "Measles", "Pneumonia", or "Small Pox".
- The list also mentions individuals' occupations, such as "Rail Roader".
- However, the coffin maker's list does not provide a comprehensive record of everyone who died in the community, making it difficult to fully determine how the identities and circumstances of those who died changed over time.
Additional Information
- The list spans from approximately 1880 to 1933 and also includes the cost of each coffin.
- The entries indicate that Asbury R. Smith was the coffin maker and served the Hillsboro community for over 50 years.
Note: This information is drawn solely from the coffin maker's list and may not represent a complete picture of the community's mortality during that period. Further research would be necessary to corroborate and expand upon these observations.
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Customers are identified by name in A. R. Smith's coffin records. In addition to a customer's name, some records also specify their race, such as "Moses Douglas col" and "John Clay child colored". Some records identify the deceased as a "pauper". Other records identify the customer as someone other than the deceased, frequently noting their relation to the deceased, such as "Mr. Weiford for Grandchild". Some records identify the customer as an estate, the county, or a company. One record, for "one Rail Roader Unknown," does not provide a name.
A. R. Smith's coffin records, dating from approximately 1880 to 1933, are kept in the collection of the Historical Society. Smith's business was located on the main street of Hillsboro, across from the Walker Store. The building that housed his business still exists.
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The provided sources do not specify how much A.R. Smith charged for a robe in 1910. However, source states, "A. R. Smith Cof f in Record Asbury R. Smith served the Hil lshoro communi ty as undertaker for over 50 years."
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The funeral expenses for Jemima Scott, characterized as a "pauper," amounted to $5.00. This information is recorded on February 14th, 1911, within a broader listing of funeral services and associated costs. However, the record does not indicate who specifically bore the financial responsibility for Jemima Scott's funeral.
These records often specify the deceased's name, the date of service, the cost, and occasionally note the individual or entity responsible for payment. The document is noted as the "A. R. Smith Cof f in Record," suggesting A. R. Smith's role as the undertaker.
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A. R. Smith recorded sales in February, March, August, October, and December of 1885. However, the provided sources do not contain information on the specific number of sales made each month.
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The most expensive coffin sale recorded by A. R. Smith was $180.00. This sale was for Mrs. Mary Beard, who was 97 years old at the time of her death on December 27, 1928
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The provided sources offer conflicting information regarding the start year of the coffin record. One source states that A. R. Smith kept a record of the coffins he made "from about 1880 to 1933". However, the earliest entry in the record is dated January 7, 1881
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