Thomas H. Smith (b. 1818)

SMITH, LYON

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 7/3/2005 at 22:30:26

Smith, Thomas H., farmer, Section 5; PO Illyria; was born in Saratoga Co., New York, October 5, 1818; came to this county in 1851. Was the first Supervisor of the town; also held the offices of Town Treasurer and School Director. Married Elizabeth Lyon in 1848; she was born in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, April 20, 1827; have two living children --- William Clayton, born Aug. 4, 1849; Emma J., born March 3, 1853. Left New York in 1833; came to Ohio; lived there eighteen years; from there to this county in company with two families; came through with teams; was five weeks and three days on the road. Has 171 acres of land, valued at $7,000.

Page 642, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Illyria Township