G.F. SMITH, farmer, P.O. Boyleston.
George Smith, the father of subject, was born in Germany on May 14, 1819, and was a son of Diewault and Eva (Lantz) Smith. When he was four years old, his parents emigrated to this country and settled in Stark County, Ohio. There the father grew to manhood and learned the carpenter's trade, which was afterward his regular occupation. In that county, on February 14, 1847, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Wertenberger. This lady was born in Stark County, Ohio, and is the daughter of George and Christie Ann (Snyder) Wertenberger. The parents were natives of the Brush Valley, Penn., but were descendants of German emigrants. After their marriage, the twain came to Wabash County, Ind., and to them were born three children --
On April 20, 1853, the father died, and Mrs. Smith turned her attention to farming. She was subsequently married, on May 4, 1859, to Christian Snoke. In September, 1868, she left her husband and came to Wayne County, Ind., with her children, where she has since resided.
Our subject's education was received in the schools of his native county and of this one also, and he early rendered what assistance he could on the home farm. He at present has charge of the home place, a tract of 120 acres in Section 16 of Town 2 south, Range 7 east.
Mrs. Snoke is a member of the Lutheran Church.
Mr. Smith is an Independent in politics.
Note from Sandy: I think the reference to Wayne County, Ind is probably a mistake and should be Wayne County, Illinois. I checked the book and it does in fact show Wayne County, Ind.
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