Smith, J. A.

SMITH

Posted By: Doretta Pimlott Cowman
Date: 10/31/2012 at 18:35:30

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

Page 949

SMITH, J. A. -- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 11, P.O. Sheridan Centre. Was born in Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, April 30, 1853, and was there raised until eleven years of age, when he moved with his parents to Scott county, this State; there he resided for seven years, and then moved to Tama county, this State, where he remained until 1876, when he moved to his present location. He has always been a farmer since his early life. His father, J. H. Smith, is now living in Tama county, Iowa, and has always followed the pursuits of agriculture. Mr. Smith now owns a fine farm of 130 acres, all in a good state of cultivation.