1914 Biography - Glenn J. Smith

Smith, Glenn Jones, M. D., of Amite; coroner and ex-member of the board of health of Tangipahoa parish, was born Feb. 22, 1881, at Jackson, La.; son of Phillip Smith, who died at the age of 35, and of Elizabeth Toadvin Smith, who departed this life in her 30th year. Dr. Smith was educated at Gibsland normal institute, Gibsland, La.; taught school for 2 years in Webster parish; studied medicine at the American medical college, St. Louis, graduating in 1906. Dr. Smith enlisted as first lieutenant, state guard medical corps. Since Aug., 1906, he has been a resident of Amite, and has built up a fine practice. Politically, he is with the democratic party, and his religion is Protestant. In fraternal orders the doctor is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Maccabees, the Red Men, the Woodmen of the World and Columbian Woodmen. Dec. 19, 1906, occurred his marriage with Miss Elizabeth Marsallis, daughter of B. F. and Lula (Leslie) Marsalis. They had 1 child, Ruth, 4 years of age. Mrs. Smith died Nov. 15, 1912. The doctor contracted a second marriage, Jan. 14, 1914. His present wife is Nellie Barnette Smith.

Contributed 2021 Nov 04 by Mike Miller, from Louisiana: Comprising Sketches, edited by Alcee Fortier, published in 1914, volume 3, pages 664-665.