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Born 1845, Monroe County
From The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882)
CALEB P. SMITH, druggist and liquor dealer, Clyde, Missouri, is a native of West Virginia, and was born in Monroe County, February 16, 1845. In the spring of 1857, he moved to Andrew County, Missouri, with his parents, Anderson and Elizabeth (Lively) Smith, who were also natives of West Virginia. They resided in Andrew County for one year, and then moved to Nodaway County. C. P. was reared on a farm, but during life has been engaged in various occupations. He commenced in his present business in July, 1 88 1, and has since met with favorable results. He also has a well improved farm of 200 acres. During the late war, he was in the service of the home guards for about twelve months. He was married, April 19, 1868, to Miss L. Davis, who was born in Morgan County, Ohio, May 9, 1852. She resided in her native county until 1865, when she came to Nodaway County, Missouri. Her parents, Jacob and Rebecca (Rees) Davis, were both natives of Ohio. The family of Mr. and Mrs. S. consists of four children: John R., Mary A., Dora S. and Charles A.
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