Thomas X. Smith and George W. Smith Family Organization

Thomas X. Smith and George W. Smith Family Organization The Thomas X. and George W. Smith Organization is dedicated to linking past and present generations through shared family heritage.

04/07/2026

Today is April 7th and our 2026 Extended family reunion is only 10 days away. It is not too late to RSVP and we would love to see you at this year's reunion. RSVP to 801-400-0113 today. Thanks!

I will be attending the Thomas X and George W. Smith Family Reunion in Cottonwood this April. How about you? Please RS...
01/16/2026

I will be attending the Thomas X and George W. Smith Family Reunion in Cottonwood this April. How about you? Please RSVP for the reunion via text to 801-400-0113. See you there!

You are invited to attend our 2026 Bi-annual Thomas X and George W. Smith Family Reunion Friday, April 17 and Saturday, ...
01/06/2026

You are invited to attend our 2026 Bi-annual Thomas X and George W. Smith Family Reunion Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. Please see the Reunion Flyer below for details and how to RSVP to this year's reunion.

Our final scholarship recipient for this year is Caleb Smith of Lehi, Utah. Caleb is a descendant of George W. Smith th...
07/21/2025

Our final scholarship recipient for this year is Caleb Smith of Lehi, Utah. Caleb is a descendant of George W. Smith through his son, George Fred Smith. He attended Skyridge High School and participated in Football and Basketball. He is attending Utah Valley University majoring in Aviation.

Caleb wrote his essay on George William Smith, his 4th great grandfather. He wrote that George represents more than just a name on our family tree. His commitment to faith, family ,and endurance during a time of major transformation has given him a deep appreciation for the sacrifices that built the foundation he stands on today. "George's life reminds me that faith and persistence matter. George's choices, influenced by a strong religious conviction and a desire for something greater, opened the doors for the generations that followed." "I want my future children to know that they come from a long line of resilient, faith-filled people".

Caleb concluded his essay with these words, "George William Smith has impacted my life by linking me to a meaningful past and guiding me toward a hopeful future. His quiet strength and faithful legacy continue to echo through time and I will carry them with me for the rest of my life. As I have read about and studied my ancestors I have gained a new level of appreciation for what they have done for me. I have a new understanding of the name that I have, and I now know what a huge blessing my family has been to me."

Our fifth scholarship recipient is Seth Louis Secretan from Raymond, Alberta, Canada. Seth attended Raymond High School...
07/20/2025

Our fifth scholarship recipient is Seth Louis Secretan from Raymond, Alberta, Canada. Seth attended Raymond High School and will be attending MacEwan University majoring in Chemistry. Seth is a descendant of George W. Smith through his daughter Sabrina Catherine Smith Lamb.

He wrote his essay on his 2nd great-grandmother, Maria Elizabeth Nelson Lamb: An Example of Charity. We define charity as the pure love of Christ. President Russell M. Nelson has said, "Charity is a principal characteristic of a true follower of Jesus Christ". Seth, in his research, turned to Maria as the best example of conveying to others that they can receive such divine love. He cites descriptions of Maria from two of his daughters. Her daughter, Grace Lamb, wrote, "My mother is calm, quiet, patient, and loving to everyone".
Another daughter, Lola Lamb, described Great Grandma Lamb as the nearest thing to an angel this world will ever see."

In his own life he states, "From time to time, animosity, pride, and prejudice serve as roadblocks when I act on charity. Great Grandma Lamb's demonstration of charity becomes a lesson to just serve simply, and that would be enough for God and others", Seth closed his essay with these words, "My Great Grandma Maria Lamb has shown me how charity should be an integral part of my life. Her example solidifies the need for charity while performing our responsibilities in our community. Her acts of service present me with the opportunities to get past the roadblocks of pride, animosity, and prejudice. Her willingness to follow God's guidance on how and whom to serve has led me to do the same. That is what I want to be and follow her example in ministering, patience, and like her daughter said, "loving everyone"".

Our next scholarship recipient is Eva Sanders of Salt Lake City, Utah. Eve was chosen by our Board to receive our $1,0...
07/19/2025

Our next scholarship recipient is Eva Sanders of Salt Lake City, Utah. Eve was chosen by our Board to receive our $1,000 Steven R. Smith Memorial Scholarship. Eve is a sixth generation descendant of Thomas X and Margaret Gurney Smith through their son, Orson Gurney Smith. She graduated from Skyline High School with a 3.98 GPA. In addition to her academic achievements Eve was the starting center on her Varsity Basketball team and Madrigals President. She was also a member of the Concert Choir, Seminary Council, and HOSA. She was FCCLA- Vice President of Service and a Junior Varsity Cheerleader. She has been accepted to Utah State University where she plans to major in Kinesiology with a Exercise Science emphasis.

Eve wrote her essay on her great grandmother, Evaletta Grant Thompson. She identified four specific areas where Evaletta's choices significantly impacted her. First was education, second, music, third, the importance of family and establishing traditions, and fourth, service to others. Eve concluded her essay with these words, "I am grateful for the chance to acknowledge what this great ancestor has done for me. It is no accident that I enjoy the opportunities that I have today. By remembering all of the wonderful people who have preceding me, I hope to be able to be even better at carrying on their goodness to positively impact the lives of many more generations to come."

Our third $500 scholarship recipient is Spencer Higby from Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a third great grandson of George...
07/18/2025

Our third $500 scholarship recipient is Spencer Higby from Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a third great grandson of George William Smith through his son, George Fred Smith. Spencer attended Highland high school where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He was on the Track and Field team as well as the Cross Country team. He has been accepted to the University of Utah where he plans to major in Business Administration.

Spencer wrote his essay on his grandfather, Richard Fred Smith. Even though his grandfather passed away before he got the chance to know him Spencer feels a special connection to him. Richard loved University of Utah Sports and Utah Jazz basketball and Spencer is a die hard Utah Sports fan as well. Spencer wrote that he shared Richard's love of music, hard work and faith as well. He concluded his essay with these words, "His love for sports, his work ethic, his faith, and love of music have shaped the kind of person I'm becoming. Even though we never met, he's had a real impact on my life-and for that, I'm grateful. He may be gone, but his influence keeps showing up-in what I love, what I value, and who I aim to be."

Our second recipient of a $500 family scholarship in Jonathan Davis from Lindon, Utah. He is a third great grandson of ...
07/18/2025

Our second recipient of a $500 family scholarship in Jonathan Davis from Lindon, Utah. He is a third great grandson of George William Smith through his daughter, Lucy Evelyn. He graduated from Pleasant Grove Grove high school with a perfect 4.0 GPA. While attending Pleasant Grove high he was a member of the Chamber Choir and the Lacrosse Team. He served on the Student Council Events Committee and was a Sterling Scholar in English. Jonathan has been accepted to Brigham Young University and has not as yet decided on a major.

Jonathan wrote his essay on his grandfather, Junius Leo Bennion who he said left a "legacy of faith, fun, and an in satiable sweet tooth". He had fond memories of Sunday afternoon visits with his grandparents and enjoying a bowl of ice cream or warm popcorn. Near the end of his grandfather's life Jonathan was asked to help him with some basic needs on a daily basis. Jonathan, though a little reluctant at first, said, "I changed deeply during that time. I am more humble and have an expanded definition of what helping others looks like. His example to me continues to inspire me to serve others, share good humor, and seek to be humble."

Our first scholarship recipient for 2025, presented in alphabetical order, is Melora Lynn Bowie from Lethbridge, Alberta...
07/16/2025

Our first scholarship recipient for 2025, presented in alphabetical order, is Melora Lynn Bowie from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. She attended Lethbridge Scholarship High School where she was a perfect 4.0 scholar. She participated in Piano Competitions, Audition Choir, Japanese Exchange Program, Softball, Cross County, and a member of Nation Honours Society. Melora has been accepted at the University of Lethbridge where she plans to major in English.

Melora wrote her essay on Sabrina Catherine Smith Lamb (oldest daughter of George William Smith and her third great grandmother). She wrote of Sabrina's dedication to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints in the midst of many trials throughout her life. She wrote, "I hope that I can follow her example and increase my faith when I face the trials of my day." Melora wrote that one of her children recounted, "Sabrina taught them the value of work and to always do an honest day's work for an honest day's pay". Melora concluded with, "her example has changed the way I want to live my life".

07/15/2025

We have awarded a total of $3,500 in scholarships this year to six deserving family members. Check back over the next several days as we highlight each of this year's recipients.

03/21/2025

The Thomas X and George W. Smith Family Foundation is announcing that our 2025 family scholarship campaign will be accepting applications as of April 1, 2025. If you or a family member are interested in applying for one of two (or more) $500.00 scholarships please contact me at [email protected]. You qualify if you are a descendant of Thomas X or George W. Smith and are a 2025 graduating senior or already attending an institution of higher learning. Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2025.

Our family organization has awarded 68 family scholarships totaling $37,000 since 2014. Please contact me if you are interested in contributing to our scholarship fund. Thanks.

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