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Mr. W. E. Goldsmith, who has been in the grocery business in Titusville for several years, died at his home in Bay View, from tuberculosis, on Wednesday afternoon, much to the regret of his numerous friends. He was born in Columbia, S.C. 43 years ago, but has resided in Titusville and Bay View about 25 years. He leaves a wife, son, daughter and other relatives to mourn his loss. His remains will be interred in the LaGrange Cemetery at 1:00 on Sunday afternoon.

(Published in The East Coast Advocate on January 19, 1917)



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The funeral service of the late Mr. William Edward Goldsmith took place at one o'clock on Sunday afternoon, at the house, with the Knights of Pythias funeral service, and afterwards at the Methodist church, Titusville, the Rev. A. D. Bourn reading the very impressive burial service.

The church was packed to the doors with relatives and friends of the deceased.

After the service the cortege wended its way to the LaGrange Cemetery, followed by a large concourse of people, and the remains were interred with the K. P. burial service, amidst the grief of his relatives and friends. Large and beautiful wreaths of flowers were placed on his coffin by many friends. His body rests where his parents, grandparents and two brothers were buried some years ago.

Mr. Goldsmith had been in the grocery business in Titusville for a number of years, and some years ago he was one of Titusville's alderman, up to the time when he moved to Bay View. He was born in Columbia, S.C., on October 23, 1873, but left there for Florida about 25 years ago. He was married on March 23, 1898, to Miss Theodosia Swain, sister of Mrs. John R. Walker, of Titusville, and leaves a wife, son and daughter to mourn the loss of a good, faithful father. Also a niece and two nephews, as well as other relatives.

Mr. Goldsmith was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Pythian Sisters and Rebekah lodges, who attended the funeral in a body.

The following out of the city relatives and friends atended the funeral Sunday after-noon of our late friend and citizen William Edward Goldsmith.

Miss Martha Goldsmith, Fort Pierce, Fla.; Mrs. Maud Goldsmith and son, Fort Pierce, Fla; Mrs. T. J. Obrien, Fort Pierce, Fla; Mr. Chas. H. Swain, Birmingham, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Swain and three children, Jacksonville, Fla; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Swain and daughter, Fort Pierce, Fla; Mr. Geo. R. Walker and son, Miami, Fla.

(Published in the East Coast Advocate on January 26, 1917)

William married Mary Theodosia Swain 23 Mar 1898, Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, USA. Mary (daughter of Charles Jahue Swain and Mary Jane Crow) was born 23 Aug 1880, Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, USA; died 10 Nov 1969, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA; was buried 12 Nov 1969, Myrtle Hill Memorial Park - Tampa, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GOLDSMITH, E. GORDON SR., 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Feb. 28, 1989). He was born in Titusville and came here 54 years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Violet; two sons, E. Gordon Jr. and William, both of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Nebraska Chapel.

(Published in The Tampa Bay Times on March 2, 1989)



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E. GORDON GOLDSMITH SR., 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday. A native of Titusville, he had lived in the Tampa Bay area 54 years. He was a retired candy broker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Tampa. He is survived by his wife, Violet; two sons, E. Gordon Jr. and William N., both of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Nebraska Avenue Chapel.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on March 2, 1989)

Edward — Violet Smith. Violet was born 10 Mar 1903, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; died 24 Oct 1989, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GOLDSMITH, Elizabeth, 74, of Tampa. Woods Funeral Home, Brandon.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on January 25, 1978)

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DEATH OF AN INFANT.

Rosa Lee, age 15 months, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Goldsmith, of Fort Pierce, died suddenly, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Walker, in North Titusville, Wednesday night at 8 o'clock, after a short illness.

The little one had been quite ill with fever and eczema, but was thought to be improving; in fact she was so much better that Mr. Goldsmith left, Tuesday afternoon, for Fort Pierce, to attend to his business. He was telegraphed for and arrived Thursday morning at 3 o'clock, accompanied by his brother, Mr. Maurice Goldsmith, wife and baby.

The funeral was held from the Walker residence at 2 p.m. Thursday. The interment was in LaGrange cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

(Published in The East Coast Advocate on August 3, 1906)

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GOLDSMITH, Edward Gordon, 78, passed away Jan. 22, 2005. He is survived by his daughters, Teri Hardy, Debi Martin and Trevor Smith; sons, U.S. Navy Capt. Devon Goldsmith and U.S. Navy AOAN Bryan Goldsmith; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his brother, Bill, and wife, Clotie. He was a successful businessman, founded Goldsmith Sales Co., owned several rental properties and traveled extensively. He lived his life in his own unique style and will be missed by many.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on January 26, 2005)

Edward married Joan Lorraine Hepinstall 17 Jun 1948, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA; divorced 21 Nov 1978, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Joan was born 26 Aug 1927, Michigan, USA; died 4 Aug 2014, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Edward married S.L. Shagrin [Group Sheet]

Edward married A.J. Spurlock [Group Sheet]

Edward married Barbara Joan Parvis 14 Feb 1990, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA; divorced 14 Mar 1994, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Barbara was born 7 Feb 1947; died 3 Apr 2018, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GOLDSMITH, William, 75, of Tampa, passed away April 17, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Clodie, children and family. A service will be 7 p.m. April 22, 2006, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, West Bearss Avenue. A special thanks goes to LifePath Hospice.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on April 22, 2006)

William married Sally Hunt Apr 1968, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Clodie Dean Bender 27 Nov 1976, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Clodie was born 13 Mar 1931, Alabama, USA; died 2 Oct 2010, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HARDY, Teresa 61, of St. Petersburg and Tampa, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Palms of Pasadena. She will be missed by a her loving family. A-Life Tribute Funeral Care, Gulfport.

(Published in The Tampa Bay Times on October 18, 2012)

Teresa — Benjamin Edward Hardy. Benjamin was born 10 May 1939, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA; died 4 Jul 2013, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

D. — G.W. Martin. [Group Sheet]

D.G. married V.L. Sabella [Group Sheet]

B.E. — J.R. Keough. [Group Sheet]