of Wurtemberg, Germany · documented from the public record
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George Smith b. 1830
George Smith⚭ Barbara Seip, Sarah Arnibryst
childrenMary E. Smith · William A. Smith
Their story
What the record says
Merchant of Shanesville, Sugar Creek Township.
Born Wurtemberg, Germany 1830.
Came with parents to Holmes County, Ohio 1843.
Married Barbara Seip (b.
Holmes County, Ohio, d.
1861) in 1858.
Married Sarah Arnibryst Feb 4, 1869.
Five children by second union, two living.
Taught school for 5 years from age 19, then sold machinery/agricultural implements.
Bought store in Farmerstown, Ohio 1870.
1882 purchased half interest in firm Yoder & Smith.
Owned 136-acre farm near Shanesville.
Amish Mennonite Church, Democrat.
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