The full biographical sketch as printed, transcribed from the public-domain book. Spelling and wording are the original author’s; a few scanning errors may remain.
GEORGE SMITH, merchant, Shanesville, was born in Wurtemberg, Ger- many, in 1830, and came with his parents to Holmes County, Ohio, in 1843. He secured his education in this country, and in 1858 was married to Barbara Seip, who was born in Holmes County, Ohio, and died in 1861. On February
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4, 1869, he was united in marriage with Sarah Arnibryst, by which union there have been five children, of whom two are living — Mary E. and William A. When Mr. Smith was nineteen years of age, he engaged in teaching, which vocation he followed for five years, and was subsequently, for several years, employed in selling machinery and agricultural implements. In 1870, he bought a store in Farmerstown, Ohio, which he carried on for twelve years. In 1882, he purchased half interest in the firm he is now a member of, the firm name being Yoder & Smith. He also owns a farm of 136 acres of im- proved land, located near Shanesville. He is a member of the Ornish Mennon- ite Church; in politics supports the Democratic ticket. He has been industri- ous and successful in life, and is educated in both English and German. He is a public-spirited man, always encouraging the intellectual and moral :m- provement of the community where he resides.
Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. See the original pages at the Internet Archive.
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