of Canton of Berne, Switzerland · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John Smith b. 1840
John Smith⚭ Martha Ruffcenacht
childrenElla Smith · Caroline Smith · Edward Smith · Albert Smith · Anna Smith · Minnie Smith · Clara Smith
Their story
What the record says
Tinner of Shanesville.
Born canton of Berne, Switzerland 1840.
Came to America with father's family as a lad, settled Stark County, Ohio.
Enlisted 1862 in 10th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry (Federal), served 3 years, wounded in left leg at Iuka, Miss.
Married Miss Martha Ruffcenacht (b.
Tuscarawas County, Ohio) March 1866.
Seven children.
Established tin-shop and stove store in Shanesville 1866.
Democrat, German Reformed Church.
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