W. H. Aldrich

ALDRICH, SMITH

Posted By: Greta Thompson (email)
Date: 5/8/2006 at 21:04:09

Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 20, P O Knoxville. Was born in Chautauqua county, New York, July 25, 1830, and is a son of Samuel and A. A. Aldrich. When quite young he removed with his parents to Monroe county, of same State, where they resided until he attained his ninth year, after which they emigrated to Richland county Ohio, locating on a farm W. H. was here raised, educated and learned the trades of carpenter and stationery engineering. In 1853 came to Marion County, engaging in farming until February 1864, when he enlisted in company K, Third Iowa cavalry. Was with General Sturges at Guntown, on the Wilson raid and other notable events; was honorably discharged at the close of the war. During his term in the service he contracted an eye disease, by which he is partially blind. Since then he has divided his time between farming and carpenter work; he is closely identified with the building interests of the community. His farm consists of 43 acres. On the fourth of September 1853, Miss Charity Smith, daughter Charles and Charity Smith, became his wife. By the union they have seven children: Charles S., John H., Edwin D., Mary E., Willie E., A. A. and Margaret Jane. Himself and family are members of the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church.

History of Marion County, 1881, p 542