Joseph Smith

As printed in 1881

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Lutheran Chivrch and a Jackson Democrat; his death occurred about the year 1864 Of the family of the children born him, now living, are John and Joseph, who reside in this township; Anna, married Christian Niesz, in Canton; Sarah, Mrs. Thomas Van Horn, of Canton; and David, who resides on the homestead farm, in Canton Township. For several years. Jacob Smith, the father of the above, ran an oil-mill where the Canton waterworks are; his wife died about 1856. Joseph remained with his parents until 1836; he then farmer, renting land several years. Oct. 12, 1831), he married Nancy Biu'ger, who was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Jan. 4, 1816, being the youngest child born to Peter Burger and Elizabeth Wert, to whom were born nine children. In the winter of 1840, Mr. Smith located on the farm he now owns; had 400 acres, which he has sold off until he now has 150. The children born him are Alonzo, Darwin, Cyrus, Jacob L., Emma J., Senora C. and Mary A. Emma married Jolm Sponsler; Senora, !\Irs. John Freeman. Mr. Smith is a member of the Reformed Church.

As printed in History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.