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    JOHN SMITH

    John Smith, farmer; P. O. Ginghamsburg; is a prominent farmer of Monroe Township. whose father was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., and came to this county in 1835. Elizabeth Whitehead, his wife, was born in Montgomery Co., about 1805, and they were married in 1821; they were the parents of Susannah, Jacob, Mary, Esther, John, Solomon, Samuel, Elizabeth and Elvira. John was born in Montgomery Co., in 1827, and he has always followed the occupation of farming, He was wedded to Eve Yount, in 1847 they had two children; Catharine E. and Ira Y. Smith. His second marriage was celebrated in 1855, Miss Mary Eidemiller being the lady of his choice; their children are George J., John H., Alexander D., Elizabeth, Peter E., Mary J., Ida, Esther and Lillie M.; and Jacob, Catharine and Ira are married and reside in Montgomery Co. Mr. Smith is a prominent local politician, and is a thoroughbred Democrat. He commenced life with a small capital, and by honesty and industry owns a farm of 264 acres of elegant land. His home and its surroundings are of the substantial kind, characteristic of democracy, and stamp him as one of our most practical men.

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