GRANBY CAREW SMITH

Granby Carew Smith, (Known as Granddaddy to most of the family) the son of Reuben Randolph Smith and Virginia (Chapman), was born October 30, 1870 in Breathitt County. He received his earlier education in Breathitt County before coming to Hindman.

Carew was married to Mary Belle (Baker), the daughter of Judge William Wellington Baker and Josephine (Martin). To this union were born 12 children, six boys and six girls, Gladys Marie, Mable, Jennings Bryan, Barrett Travis, William Randolph, Virginia Mae, Ray Leon, Afton McHenry, Greta, Hillard Hagan, Ruth and Glenna.

After coming to Hindman, Carew finished his education under Professor Clark. He taught for several years and was elected School Superintendent, was a merchant, Photographer and was elected cashier of the Bank of Hindman in 1905 and served until 1926 when his health began to fail.

Carew and Mary Belle’s home was where the Hindman Settlement School is now located. The “Quare women”, needing property for their school, asked Carew to sell them his property. He was hesitant to do so, but realizing that his children could get a high school education, reluctantly sold the property to them and moved his family into a small shack until a new home could be built. Mary Belle wasn’t a bit happy having to move into such a small house with six children.

Carew and Mary Belle were both members of the Methodist Church, Carew being one of the original founders.

Carew passed away April 14, 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona, leaving a wife and twelve children. He also left 38 grand children and 65 great grand children, several who are here today and are carrying on the same good name and works that Carew started. Among his descendants there were, and are, Bankers, Bank Examiners, Engineers, Lawyers, Social Workers and Teachers.

We the family of Granby Carew Smith would like to thank the Knott County Gingerbread Committee for honoring him here today, Thank You!