HENRY SHAW, a successful business man and agriculturalist of Lafayette township, was born in the locality where he now resides, Feb. 21, 1848, the son of Velzer and Margaret (Maple) Shaw.  The family is among the pioneer settlers of Coshocton county, the paternal great-grandfather of our subject having purchased in 1833 a large tract of what was then wild land, on which he erected a log cabin and with a resolution which is now evidenced in his posterity, proceeded to bring it under a state of subjection.  He was ably assisted in his efforts by five stalwart sons, namely: Elijah, who served in the war of 1812; Albert, who served in both the Mexican and Civil wars; Robert, Enos and Levi.
     Velzer Shaw, father of our subject, was born in Orange county, New Jersey, May 4, 1824, and was therefore but nine years of age when bought by his parents to Coshocton county.  He grew to manhood on the old farm and was his father's mainstay in the work of the place, to the possession of which he succeeded.  As a democrat he took an active interest in political affairs, and while he would never consent to hold office himself, yet he always worked hard for the success of his party.  Although a member of no church he was noted for his charity and his pocketbook was always open for those who were in trouble or in need.  He wedded Margaret Maple, who was born in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1825, and they became the parents of six children, namely: Jerome, who enlisted in the army when fifteen years of age, as a result of which his health was wrecked by the hardships he suffered during service, and he passed away at the early age of twenty-two years.  Henry, of this review.  Simeon, who died at the age of seventeen years; Ruth Ann who died at the age of two years; Seth, who resides in West Lafayette, Ohio; and Edward who died when forty-eight years of age. The father passed away in 1904, having survived his wife a few years, her death occurring in 1900.
     Henry Shaw was reared on the farm and received a district-school education.  At the age of eighteen years he began teaching, an occupation which he followed for nine years during the winter months, devoting the months of summer to his farming interests.  In 1873 he purchased one hundred acres of land, which is now a part of his present farm of one hundred and fifty acres adjoining the corporation limits of the town of West Lafayette on the north.  This constitutes his residence property and in addition to this place he also owns a farm of two hundred and six acres in Wilson and Lafayette townships, and has recently sold two other farms which he owned.
     On Sept. 29, 1868, Henry Shaw was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ellen Masterson, who was born in Gallia county, Ohio June 22 1851, the daughter of William F. and Bethsama (Wood) Masterson.  Her father was born in Virginia in 1816, and was educated as a physician, having graduated from the Cincinnati Medical College.  He was well known as a physician of unusual ability throughout Gallia county and later in Coshocton county, where his services were greatly in demand on account of his proficiency.  He died in 1885.  The mother was born in Coshocton county and passed away in 1872 at the age of forty-three years.  They were the parents of six children, namely:  Mary Ellen, the wife of our subject; Pauline, who resides in West Lafayette; Joseph W., a resident of South Bend, Washington; Margaret, who is employed in the United States treasury department at Washington, D. C.; Caroline, the wife of R. C. Hardesty, of Colorado; and William L., a physician, who resides in Washington, D. C.  Unto Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have been born six children, as follows: Pauline, the wife of L. L. Catherday, who resides in Dresden, Ohio; Cornelia, the wife of S. W. Moore, of Lafayette township; Romania, the wife of P. S. Miller, of Denver, Colorado; George N., who wedded Bessie Duncan and is a telegraph operator at West Lafayette; Joseph, a practicing physician, of Columbus; and Thomas C., who married Alta McCusky and resides in Lafayette township.
     Politically, Mr. Shaw is identified with the democratic party.  Fraternally, he has been a member of the Masonic order since he was twenty-one years of age and now belongs to lodge No. 96 of Coshocton.  Mr. Shaw is not a stern judge when called upon to view the weaknesses or failings of his fellowmen who are less fortunate than himself in the endowment of strength of mind and character, but believes in ever extending a helping hand and in aiding them to maintain their self-respect for the present with high hopes for future success, rather than in chiding them for their mistakes of the past.  He has personally attained to an unusual degree of success and no one knows so well as himself that it has been accomplished by hard work and self denial in carrying out his plans, as a result of which he is charitably inclined toward those who have not been so successful as himself.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 360

SETH SHAW, a member of an old and prominent county family to whom this section of the country is very largely indebted for its present high state of cultivation and development, was born in Lafayette township, Nov. 30, 1853, the son of Velzer and Margaret (Maple) Shaw.  His paternal grandfather brought his family into this country from New Jersey in 1833, and bought a large tract of what was  then wild land.  Velzer Shaw, the father of our subject, was born in Orange county, New Jersey, May 4, 1824, and was therefore but nine years of age at the time.  He was reared in the midst of pioneer environments and as he grew to manhood the responsibilities of the place, to the possession of which he afterward succeeded, were largely shifted to  his shoulders.  He wedded Margaret Maple who was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, in 1825, and they came the parents of five children, of whom but two are now living, namely: Henry a resident of West Lafayette; and Seth, of this review  The mother died in 1900, while the father survived her for a few years, his death occurring in 1904.
     Seth Shaw received a common school education and began his career as an independent farmer at an early age of eighteen years.  The first land which he purchased consisted of one hundred and sixteen acres in Lafayette township, which is now the property of his son Lee.  Through good management, and aided by a fertile, productive soil, he derived substantial benefits from his farming operations and gradually increased his holdings of farm land and enlarged his income in proportion.  Through investment and by inheritance he came into possession of city residence property for rental purposes and later embarked in mercantile pursuits.  Sound judgment and keen business ability has charactrized his various undertakings, so that he rates high in the mercantile agencies, and his connection with an enterprise stamps it as being of a stable, substantial nature.  In addition to his home place, which consists of one hundred and twenty-one acres adjoining West Lafayette on the north, eleven acres of which lie within the corporation limits, Mr. Shaw also owns a farm of two hundred and forty acres in Oxford township and thirteen houses and lots in Coshocton, including the Union Hotel on Main street, a building containing nineteen rooms.  He is now completing one of the handsomest homes in West Lafayette.  It is being built of cement blocks, and covered with cement shingles, a comparatively new innovation, in  the construction of which Mr. Shaw is demonstrating his faith in one of his business ventures, which consists of a plant for the manufacture of cement building blocks and shingles.  He also owns ten thousand dollars worth of stock in the West Lafayette Manufacturing Company, which is engaged in the manufacture of enameled ware, of which he was one of the organizers.  He has always maintained his home in West Lafayette, and regardless of his interests in other ventures has ever adhered to agricultural pursuits.
     On the 16th of August, 1871, Mr. Shaw was united in marriage to Miss Nancy A. Hall who was born near Parkersburg, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1862, the daughter of John H. and Judith (Ingraham) Hall  Both of her parents were natives of Virginia, where the father was born in 1821, and the mother five years later.  They left their native state and located in Coshocton county, where they spent the remainder of their lives.  The mother died in 1889, while the father survived her for five years, passing away in 1894at the age of seventy-three years.  They were the parents of ten children, of whom two are dead.  Those surviving are:  Elihu, a resident of Kansas; Nancy A., the wife of our subject; Victoria, the wife of A. C. Dark, who lives in Oklahoma;  John H., who lives in Union county, Ohio; W. B. and Arthur L., both of whom reside in Lafayette township; Sarah J., the wife of John Betham of North Judson, Indiana; and A. M., who resides in West Lafayette.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 464

CHARLES G. SMITH.  The attractiveness of Coshocton as a place of residence is acknowledged by all who visit this enterprising and growing city.  That it gives many advantages and opportunities to its residents is shown by the fact that a large percentage of its native sons have remained within its borders and have found here an advantageous field for business enterprise.  To this class belongs Charles G. Smith, now junior partner in the firm of Dawson & Smith, grocers.  He was born in Coshocton, Aug. 10, 1874, his parents being Henry O..... and Louisa (Morgan) Smith, both natives of this county.  His father is one of the leading contractors and builders of Coshocton county and there stand as monuments to his skill and ability many substantial structures of the district, including the enameling plant of West Lafayette, several schoolhouses of the county and various business blocks in Coshocton and other towns.  He has been a factor in the erection of the principal factories of Coshocton and is still actively connected with the material improvement of the city in this way.  He now resides with his son Charles, for his wife died Oct. 29, 1900.  He is a member of the Blue Lodge of Masons and has also taken the chapter degrees. In politics he is an old line democrat and in early years served in various local offices.
     Charles G. Smith is indebted to the public-school system of Coshocton for the educational advantages which he enjoyed, continuing as a student in the public schools until he had passed through the various primary and grammar grades and had become a high school student, completing his course with the graduating class of 1892.  He next entered the Spencerian Business College of Cleveland and was graduated therefrom with the class of 1893.
     Returning to Coshocton, Mr. Smith spent four years as an employe in the office of the Standard Advertising Company, now The H. D. Beach Company, but he found the work of the office too confining and failing health compelled him to resign his position.  He then accepted a position with S. W. Snyder & Son, grocers, with whom he continued for three years and no the 12th of May, 1900, he started a grocery business on his own account, forming a partnership with E. A. Dawson.  They purchased the grocery stock of E. M. Mortley & Company and since that time their store has been conducted under the firm style of Dawson & Smith.  Both are genial men, as well as alert, enterprising merchants and they have built up an extensive, growing and profitable business.
     On the 26th of November, 1896, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Robinson, a daughter of William H. Robinson, Jr., now deceased, who was a prominent contractor and at one time owner of the opera house.  He was also a leading man in public affairs of the city, served as a member of the town council and was a member of the board of education for a number of years.  Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born five children, of whom four are now living:  Harold, Marjorie, Robert and Walter.
     Mr. Smith is a member of the Coshocton Lodge, No. 96, F. & A. M., and is now serving as worshipful master.  He also belongs to Samaritan Chapter, No. 50, R. A. M., and to Coshocton Commandery, No. 63, K. T., while with the Grace Methodist Episcopal church he also holds membership.  In politics he is a republican and since 1903 has served continuously as city auditor.  He discharges the duties of the office in the same prompt and thorough manner that characterizes his control of his individual interests and his loyalty to the trust reposed in him is about question.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page  477

GEORGE W. SMITH.     A well improved and highly developed farm of one hundred and sixty-nine acres situated in Linton township has been the home of George W. Smith for the past forty-three years.  He was born in Guernsey county, this state, Oct. 16, 1833, and is the eldest of two children (of whom the sister, Elizabeth Ann, is deceased) born of the marriage of William W. and Nancy (Morlatt) Smith.  The father was a native of England, while the mother's birth occurred in Virginia.  They came to Ohio at an early date and located in Guernsey county, where the father died.  The mother, however, passed away in Coshocton county.
     George W. Smith pursued his studies in the common schools and at the age of fifteen years learned the harness trade, at which he worked for a time. He then resumed farming, working as a farm hand for two years.  In 1865 he put aside all business and personal considerations and gave his services to the government, during the latter part of the Civil war, remaining at the front for seven months.  He then returned to Coshocton county and is now the owner of one hundred and sixty-nine acres situated in Linton township, which has been his place of residence for the past forty-three years.  In connection with general farming he raises stock, making a specialty of the latter branch of business, in which he is meeting with excellent success.
     Mr. Smith has been twice married.  He first wedded Sarah J. Johnson, who was born in Coshocton county.  Their marriage was blessed with two sons but both are now deceased.  The wife and mother was also called to her final rest, and Mr. Smith then married Mary E. Johnson, a sister of his first wife.  This union has been blessed with a son and daughter: Johnson, of Coshocton; and Laura, the wife of Johnson Hammond, of Muskingum county.
     Mr. Smith gives his political support to the men and measures of the democratic party and has been called by his fellow townsmen to fill a number of public offices, having served for five years as trustee of the township, while he has also filled the office of supervisor on several different occasions.  He is also a school director.  There is particular satisfaction in reverting to the life history of the honored and venerable gentleman whose name initiates this review, since his mind bears the impress of the historical annals of the state of Ohio from the early pioneer days, and from the fact that he has been a loyal son of the republic.  He has now passed the seventy-fifth milestone on life's journey and commands the respect and reverence which should ever be accorded to one who has advanced thus far on the journey of life.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 351

I. M. SMITH, one of the most prominent and extensive farmers and stock-raisers of Keene township, owning four hundred and twenty-five acres of rich and valuable land, was born in Mill Creek township, owning four hundred and twenty-five acres of rich and valuable land, was born in Mill Creek township, Coshocton county, Ohio, June 15, 1846.  His father, Amos Smith, a native of New York, passed away in 1850, and the mother, Mrs. Mary (Bible) Smith, was called to her final rest in April, 1856.
     Owing to the early death of his parents, I. M. Smith, who was an only child, went to live with his grandfather, and in the common schools obtained the education which qualified him for the practical and responsible duties of later life.  In 1864 he joined the Union army as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Forty-third Regiment, serving as a faithful and loyal soldier until the close of hostilities.  He then returned to this county and purchased a farm of eighty acres in Mill Creek township, on which he made his home until 1883, when he sold the place and bought one hundred acres of the farm which he now owns in Keene township.  He made many substantial improvements on the property, and from time to time added to his holdings by additional purchase until  he now has four hundred and twenty-five acres of well improved and productive land in Keene township.  In addition to the work of general farming he makes a specialty of raising and feeding stock, principally sheep, and is widely recognized as a prominent representative of the stock-raising industry.  The improvements on his farm, which is considered one of the finest in the township, include a commodious and substantial residence, a sheep barn and all other necessary outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock.  These various buildings stand as monuments to his enterprise and energy, and the large degree of prosperity which has attended his undertakings is but the merited reward of his well directed labor and capable business management.  In startling contrast to his modern and up-to-date farm buildings there also stands on the place an old log cabin - a mute reminder of pioneers days.
     In 1871 Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Priscilla Crawford, whose birth occurred in Coshocton county in 1840, her parents being Oliver and Jane Crawford, both of whom are now deceased.  Their family numbered seven children.  Unto out subject and his wife was born one child, who died in infancy.
     In his political views Mr. Smith is a stalwart republican and has acceptably filled the office of trustees.  Having spent their entire lives in Coshocton county, both he and his wife are widely and favorably known here and have witnessed the gradual transformation that has converted this part of the state from a wild and unsettled region into a rich agricultural district, in which the evidences of an advancing civilization are everywhere seen.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 306

Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. II - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 433

JOHN L. SMITH, who is a prosperous agriculturist of Tiverton township, was also a veteran in the Civil war, and the loyalty which he displayed in defense of his country is still manifest by the interest which he displays in the affairs of his community.  Mr. Smith was born in Holmes county, Sept. 9, 1847, a son of William and Elizabeth (Lepley) Smith.  The former was a native of New Jersey and in early life followed the shoemaker's trade in connection with farming.  He came to Ohio at a very early day and as the state and township developed became a wealthy man.  The mother was born in Pennsylvania and both she and the father are now deceased.  Their family numbered ten children: Jacob, a farmer of Adams county, Iowa: Adam, William, Margaret, Barbara, Laban and Simon, all of whom have departed this life; Peter, a gardener of Andrews, Indiana; Jasper, who makes his home in Tiverton township; and John L., of this review.
     John L. Smith spent his boyhood and youth in much the usual manner of farm lads of that early period, working in the fields during the spring and summer months, while in the winter seasons, when his services were not required on the farm, he pursued his studies in the district schools.  He remained at home until he was almost seventeen years of age when, his patriotic
spirit being aroused by the continued attempt of the south to overthrow the Union, he offered his services to the government.  He enlisted at Fort Wayne, becoming a member of the Tenth Indiana Regiment and when his term of service had expired he reenlisted, becoming a member of Company K, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Indiana Regiment.  He participated in the battles of Nashville, and followed the rebel general Hood on his raid through east Tennessee.  He also took part in the battles of Mobile and Petersburg.  He was never wounded but was ill, spending four days in the hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1864.  He was at the front altogether thirty-two months, and during this time displayed the valor and loyalty of many a veteran of older years.
     When his services w-ere no longer needed at the front, Mr. Smith returned to Coshocton county and after spending a brief period here started west in the hope of benefiting his health.  He walked through Indiana, Illinois and Iowa, and after spending a year in various sections of the west he returned once more to Coshocton county and began farming in Tiverton township.  He now owns seventy-five acres of well improved land and in addition to raising the various cereals adapted to soil and climate he follows carpentering.  He erected a nice house on his farm and has built barns and sheds to protect his grain and stock and thus has made many needed improvements.  He keeps Jersey cows and raises draft horses, and this branch of his business is proving a profitable undertaking.
     Mr. Smith has been twice married.  His first union was with Miss Mollie Workman, by whom he had a son, but both are now deceased.  He later chose as a companion and helpmate Delilah Parsons and this union was blessed with three children: Libbie, the wife of C. E. Day, a general merchant of Tiverton; Mollie, who is deceased; and Ollie V., the wife of Perry A. Barnes, who is on the farm with Mr. Smith.
     Politically, Mr. Smith is a democrat and for three years served as justice of the peace.  He has served at various times as land appraiser, has twice been elected township assessor, and was recently elected county commissioner on the democratic ticket.  Mr. Smith and his family hold membership in the Christian church, with which he has been affiliated for about forty-five years.  His fraternal relations are with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Brinkhaven.  Not only has the subject of this sketch seen Coshocton county grow from an unimproved region, with only a few scattered settlers, to a rich agricultural district, but he has been an active participant in the work of improvement and progress that has been carried forward and today rejoices in what has been accomplished.  He is one of the substantial citizens of this part of the county and is held in high esteem by all with whom he is brought in contact.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 413

JOSEPH E. SMITH was born on the farm on which he still resides, in Oxford township, Coshocton county, Ohio, on the 16th of March, 1850, his parents being George and Elizabeth (Tudor) Smith, natives of England.  The father was born in 1810, and after attaining mature years followed the machinist's trade in England until 1844, when he emigrated to the United States, landing in New York.  There he boarded a steamboat for Albany, thence want by way of the Erie canal to Buffalo, New York, across Lake Erie to Cleveland and down the Ohio canal to Evansburg, Coshocton county, Ohio.  He purchased a large tract of land in Oxford township, in the cultivation of which he was successfully engaged until called to his final rest in 1873.  His wife, whose birth had occurred in 1806, passed away in 1880.  Unto this worthy couple were born seven children, namely: Thomas T., of Oxford township, who is mentioned on another page of this volume: William, likewise a resident of Oxford township; Elizabeth, deceased; George, residing in Illinois; Harriet, who has also passed away; Hannah, the wife of David Wood, of Beach City, Ohio; and Joseph E., of this review.
     The last named was reared on the home farm, early becoming familiar with all the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist.  At the time of his marriage he began operating the farm which he now owns, comprising one hundred and sixty-eight acres of rich and productive land in Oxford township.  Here he has a beautiful and commodious residence and his place is equipped with all the modern accessories and conveniences of a model farming property of the twentieth century.  All of the improvements stand as monuments to his own labor and enterprise, and he is widely recognized as one of the prosperous and progressive agriculturists of the community.  He is now renting the farm to his son-in-law. with whom he makes his home.
     On the 2d of February, 1875, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Eliza J. Fenton, a native of Ireland, who passed away on the 12th of December, 1907 when sixty-two years of age.  Her parents, Samuel and Jane Fenton, emigrated to the United States in 1848, and after spending five years in Washington county, Pennsylvania, located in Adams township, Coshocton county, Ohio, where they passed away.  Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born two children: Nora whose birth occurred Apr. 29, 1876, gave her hand in marriage to Guy Powell on the 29th of September, 1898, and they have a daughter, Vera Dale.  Mr. Powell is a native of White Eyes township, Coshocton county, his natal day being Mar. 6, 1876.  Archie V. Smith is deceased.
     Mr. Smith is a stalwart democrat in his political views, and is a devoted member of the Presbyterian church, with which his wife was also identified.  A native son of this county, the period of his residence here now covers fifty-eight years, and throughout the entire time he has so lived as to win the respect and confidence of all with whom he has been associated.373

THOMAS T. SMITH, who is residing on his valuable farm of three hundred acres in Oxford township, was born in Gloucestershire, England, Dec. 18, 1831, his parents being George and Elizabeth (Tudor) Smith, also natives of that country.  The father was born in 1810, and after attaining mature years followed the machinist's trade in England until 1844, when he emigrated to the United States, landing in New York.  There he boarded a steamboat for Albany, thence went by way of the Erie canal to Buffalo, New York, across Lake Erie to Cleveland and down the Ohio canal to Evansburg, Coshocton county, Ohio.  He purchased a large tract of land in Oxford township, in the cultivation of which he was successfully engaged until called to his final rest in 1873.  His wife, whose birth had occurred in 1806, passed away in 1880. Unto this worthy couple were born seven children, namely; Thomas T., of this review; William, of Oxford township; Elizabeth, deceased; George, residing in Illinois; Harriet, who has also passed away; Hannah, the wife of David Wood, of Beach City, Ohio; and Joseph E., of Oxford township.
     Thomas T. Smith attended the schools of his native land, and was thirteen years of age when he accompanied his parents on their emigration to the new world.  He remained at home until the time of his marriage and then began the operation of a rented farm.  Subsequently he and a brother purchased a tract of land and later, buying his brother's interest, he became the owner of three hundred acres of rich and productive farming property in Oxford township, which is still in his possession.  The place is now being farmed by his son and sons-in-law and returns to him a gratifying annual income.  He has met with success in his undertakings and in former years gave considerable attention to the raising of stock, principally sheep.
     Mr. Smith has been twice married.  On the 22d of September, 1857, he wedded Miss Elizabeth Everall, whose birth occurred in Oxford township, Sept. 5, 1835, and who passed away on the 23d of October, 1891.  Her father, John Everall. a native of England, crossed the Atlantic to the United States and took up his abode in Oxford township.  Coshocton county, in 1830.  By his first wife our subject had the following children, namely: Lawrence W., of New Comerstown, Ohio; Mary A., deceased; Laura V., the wife of Samuel Hufford, of Oxford township; Harriet E., who is the wife of James H. Norris and resides in Adams township; John T., living in Adams township; Martha Ann, the wife of Lakin Bluck, of Lafayette township; George W. W., who makes his home in Seattle, Washington; and Lottie Maude, the wife of Frank Wise, of New Comerstown, Ohio.  On the 23d of October, 1896, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Mrs. Eveline Coots, the widow of Charles Coots.  She was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5, 1831, her parents being Thomas and Elizabeth (Blair) Growden, the former a native of England and the latter of Bedford county, Pennsylvania.  Thomas Growden was nineteen years of age when he came to America, and both he and his wife passed away in Bedford county, Pennsylvania.
     In his political views Mr. Smith is a democrat and has taken an active interest in the local work of the party, having served as township trustee for three terms, also as road supervisor and in a number of school offices.  His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the United Brethren church, and he is widely and favorably known as a substantial and worthy citizen of this county, where he has now made his home for almost two-thirds of a century.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 390

WILLIAM SMITH, a retired agriculturist of Oxford township, was born in England, July 31, 1834, his parents being George and Elizabeth (Tudor) Smith, also natives of England, the father born in 1810 and the mother in 1806.  In the year 1846 George Smith emigrated to the United States and took up his abode in Coshocton county, Ohio, being here engaged in the operation of rented land for four or five years.  On the expiration of that period he purchased a farm and that he met with a gratifying measure of success in his undertakings is indicated by the fact that at the time of his death his holdings comprised four hundred acres of rich and productive land.  He was called to his final rest on the 16th of July, 1873, while his wife passed away in 1880.  Unto this worthy couple were born six children, namely:  T. T., of Oxford township; William, of this review; Elizabeth deceased; George, a resident of Johnson county, Illinois; Anna, the wife of David C. Wood of Tuscarawas county; and Joseph living in Coshocton county.
     William Smith acquired a common school education and remained under the parental roof until he had attained the age of twenty-three years, when he was married and located on the farm in Oxford township, on which he still resides.  Throughout his active business career he has been connected with farming interests and by dint of untiring industry and capable management won the measure of prosperity that now enables him to five retired.  In addition to the work of the fields he made a specialty of stock-raising, both branches of his business returning to him a gratifying annual income.  He now owns three hundred and thirty-six acres of highly cultivated land in this county and is well known and highly esteemed as a prosperous and enterprizing citizen.
     Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Ann Taylor, a native Coshocton county and a daughter of Joseph and Barbara (McFarland) Taylor, both of whom are now deceased, the father having passed away in 1866.  Mrs. Smith was one of a family of six children and by her marriage has become the mother of ten, as follows:  J. W. and Clifford, both residents of Adams township; Joseph and William T., who are deceased; Emma D., the wife of Aquilla Dossie, of New Comerstown, Ohio; Cassie, the wife of Byron Barge, of Indianapolis, Indiana; Frank, living in Oxford township; Burt, of Barberton, Ohio; Lula, the wife of Mart Swagart, of Licking county; and Richard.
     Mr. Smith is a democrat in his political views and for one year served as township supervisor.   Both he and his wife are devoted and faithful members of the Methodist Protestant church at Orange, and have won the warm regard and friendship of all with whom they have come in contact during the long period of their residence here.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 376

HENRY SPECKMAN

Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 394