Henry C. Smack
- Born: 1844, IN
- Died: 11 Feb 1869, Wheeling, WV
"Fairfield Ledger Weekly", February 11, 1869
Fatal Accident.--- On last Saturday afternoon, Mr. John Q. SMOCK, of Fairfield, received a telegraph despatch [sic], stating that his son, Henry SMOCK, had been killed on the Hanibal & St. Joe Railroad on the night previous, at Wheeling station, and that his body would be here on Monday. The full particulars of his death have not yet been received but are anxiously looked for by the bereaved friends. From appearances his death was instantaneous, his side being smashed, and the brains oozing out of his head. He had not been at home for three years, and the friends was looking for his return home [sic], and the shock of his sad and s lden [sic \endash sudden?] demise was distressing. We will give the particulars when received.
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