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Dr Henry A. Smith Seattle Pioneer Dead at 85
Dr Henry A. Smith longtime Seattle settler and founder died at his home at 2:20 Monday. He was 85 and had suffered from grip. Survived by several children in this city, cremation planned and private funeral. He helped build the first hospital and orchard, reclaimed tide lands, and served as first superintendent of King County public schools. He came to the region in 1852 and witnessed early Seattle growth.
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