William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Smith
Delegate to the Continental Congress
Photographed By Frankie, June 20, 2015
1. Thomas Smith (Continental Congressman) Marker
Inscription.
Thomas Smith. Delegate to the Continental Congress. One of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania rests beneath this marble. He sustained various public offices with ability and fidelity. His integrity was inviolable. An affectionate husband and father. In his friendship benevolent and sincere. He conscientiously discharged his public duties until the last day of his life, with unremitted industry and zeal, and died 31st March 1809 Aged 64 years.
LETITIA SMITH the wife of Thomas Smith Esq. who died March 8th 1811 Aged 52 years resposes here. Her last request prohibits more. Let angels speak her praises.
One of the Judges of the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania
rests beneath this marble.
He sustained various public offices
with ability and fidelity.
His integrity was inviolable.
An affectionate husband and father.
In his friendship benevolent and sincere.
He conscientiously discharged his public duties
until the last day of his life,
with unremitted industry and zeal,
and died 31st March 1809
Aged 64 years.
LETITIA SMITH
the wife of Thomas Smith Esq.
who died March 8th 1811
Aged 52 years
resposes here.
Her last request prohibits more.
Let angels speak her praises.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1809.
Location. 39° 57.133′ N, 75° 8.9′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is on North 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 N 5th St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2018. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2018. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
