Fayette Smith

As printed in 1882

FAYETTE SMITH, of the firm of Eddy & Smith, is a native of St. Lawrence County, New York, and was born April 11, 1845. His father's name is Rufus Smith, and his mother's maiden name was Eliza Reese. The former removed to Wisconsin when he was young, and he was principally reared in Janesville. During the late war he enlisted in the army in Company F, Thirteenth Wisconsin Infantry, and after serving two years he was discharged on account of disability. After his return from the army he was for some years engaged in the real estate business and farming. He is at the present time, in company with his partner, Mr. Eddy, purchasing grain at Blanchard, Bingham, Shenandoah, Imogene, Solomon, Strahan, Lawrence, Silver City and Miniola, with headquarters at Maryville. He ranks as one of the leading business men of the county. While it is true that some men inherit greatness, others have greatness thrust upon them, a large number are the " architects of their own fortunes." The man of this stamp, self-reliant and courageous, building on principle and not pedigree, starts out with the idea God helps those who help themselves. He who has faith in his own powers, who is diligent in his calling and has his heart in his work, is on the road to success. He was married in 1865, to Miss Emma Hill, of Ogle County, Illinois. Their family consists of seven children: Mary E., Martha E., Estella, Carrie E.( Bessie, Lucy Ethel and an infant son.

As printed in The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.