M. B. Smith

As printed in 1884

M. B. SMITH, attorney at law, was born in Hancock County, Ohio, February 22, 1846; he is a son of Samuel and Margaret (Hare) Smith, natives of Wirginia and Pennsylvania respectively; his father came to Ohio in 1824; his mother in 1834. They located in Ridge Township in 1858, and reared four children — M. B., J. A., S. O. and M. Allie. Mr. Smith obtained a good education and taught school several terms. March 28, 1864, he enlisted in a United States Signal Corps, and was discharged after the close of the war September 10, 1865. He returned home and farmer two years; engaged two years in the grocery and produce business, and in 1871 began the study of law, which he prosecuted three years, at the end of which time he began the practice of his profession. In 1883, he purchased fifty acres of land lying a short distance north of Carey, and opened thereon two limestone quarries, erecting two draw kilns, by which he is enabled to produce 175,000 bushels of lime per year. Forty acres of his land are underlaid with the finest limestone in Ohio, the product of his kilns yielding 92 per cent to 95 per cent of carbonate, and competing favorably in the market with material purchased in Philadelphia at 50 cents per bushel. Mr. Smith was married, August 9, 1870, to Emma J. McCIure, daughter of Russell and Milda (Joy) McClure. Two children are the fruits of this union — Dora H. and Homer A. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and highly esteemed citizens. Mr. Smith is warmly attached to the interests of the Republican party.

As printed in The history of Wyandot county, Ohio, containing a history of the county: its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc.; (1884). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.