G. B. Smith

SMITH, PRALL

Posted By: Diane Wilson (email)
Date: 5/23/2004 at 22:31:43

G. B. Smith was born in England, November, 1805, where he received a good education. He studied medicine with the intention of practicing. When about twenty years of age he came to America, and settled in New Jersey, where he engaged in teaching. He was married there to Miss Eliza Prall. They had seven children, six of whom are now living – Sheridan, Sarah M., Jane H., Mary P., Lydia F., and Charlotte A. His children were all teachers. The daughters are now married, and live in Butler county, while the son is engaged in mercantile business in Traer, Tama county.
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In 1851 Mr. Smith returned to England, and visited the world’s fair at London, returning to New Jersey, after an absence of about six months. In 1853 he moved to Madison, Wisconsin, and taught there in the city schools. In 1861 he moved to Illinois, living in Lee and Ogle counties until 1866, when he moved to Aplington, where he has since been engaged in teaching and practicing medicine.
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Mrs. Smith was born in Hunterdon county, New Jersey, August, 1809; died in Aplington, in June, 1882. Mr. Smith makes his home with his children.
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Source: History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa
Union Publishing Co., Springfield, IL, 1883
Pages 654-655