Susan (Bliven) Smith 1841-1891  
Categories: The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 47, No 14, p 224, Apr. 2, 1891.
  In Scio, N. Y., March 11, 1891, Susan B., wife of Squire J. Smith, aged 49 years, 10 months and 10 days.
  Sister Smith had been in poor health for some time, but paralysis set in and finished her life-work.   In early life she professed faith in Christ and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Scio, with which she remained a member until death.   She has left a husband, three children, and an aged mother, besides other relatives.     J. K.

Squire J. Smith 1827-1914  
Categories: Alfred, New York, Rev. A. Clyde Ehret Officiating, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 77, No 4, p 127, July 27, 1914.
  Squire J. Smith was born at Alfred, N. Y., February 5, 1827, and died at Cuba, N. Y., June 11, 1914, aged 87 years, 4 months and 27 days.
  His parents were Stephen B. and Hannah Baker Smith.   He was married September 18, 1871, to Susan Bliven, who died March 11, 1891.   Three children were born to this union: one son, John and two daughters, Carrie J. Yeoman of Cuba, N. Y., and Marcelia C. Clark of Sharon, Pa.   Besides the children he is survived by one brother, S. Frank Smith of Hornell, N. Y.
  For many years he lived on a farm near Scio, N. Y.   After retiring from the farm he lived with his daughter, Carrie, who faithfully cared for him until his death.   He was a man of literary taste and in his later years books and magazines were his solace and comfort.   In early life he was baptized and joined the Second Seventh Day Baptist church of Alfred, N. Y., and later by letter transferred his membership to the Scio (N. Y.) Church of like faith, where he remained a faithful member till death.
  Prayer services were held at his home in Cuba, conducted by Rev. Mr. Gates of the Presbyterian church.   The funeral services were held at the Seventh Day Baptist church at Scio, June 14, at 1 o'clock, conducted by A. Clyde Ehret.   Interment was made at the Rural Cemetery near Scio.     A. C. E.