Alexander Smith

As printed in 1881

ALEXANDER SMITH, farmer; P. O. Sulphur Springs, was born in Washington Co., Penn., June 2, 1821, and is the son of Joseph and Jane (tlogaii) Smith. His father was born in Pennsylvania in 1797, and came first to Ohio in 1821. He entered 160 acres of land and settled on it permanently in 1825, being one of the earliest settlers in the township, there being but five families then there. He settled on the land now owned by his son. He lived here and exerted himself to improve his land until his death, in 1843, at the early age of 46. The subject of our sketch was left, as the eldest of six children, to look after the interests of both farm and family, which he did in a creditable manner, working hard and being economical. He early took a lively interest in religion, and has been, throughout his life, a consistent, earnest Christian worker, who has devoted much time and means to the advancement of Christ's cause. He was one of the earliest residents of his township, and is now probably the oldest living settler. He was married, in 1843, to Nancy Jane Dicks, of Columbiana Co. Of this marriage, there are five children living: Martha Jane, Joseph Marion, Porter Willis, Ada and

Alexander. Phoebe Murilla and Tabitha Ann are dead. Mr. Smith has been one of the most successful farmers of the township, and is one of its most prominent men.

As printed in History of Crawford county and Ohio. Containing a history of the state of Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time ... a history of Crawford county ... biographical sketches; portraits o (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.