Cherokee-Woodbury County IA Archives Biographies.....Smith, R M 1838 - 
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Source: History of Western Iowa, 1882
Author: Western Publishing Company

R. M. Smith, of the firm of H. Assman & Co., dealers in staple and fancy
groceries, was born in Pa. in 1838; removed to Sioux City, Ia., in 1868; thence
to Cherokee in 1872, and engaged in farming until engaging in above business,
which was established in 1870. He served in the army in the 78th Pa. Inft.; was
promoted to captain, major and the lieutenant colonel; received his discharge at
Nashville, Tenn. He married Maggie Stephens, of Pa., and has four
children—Leota, Leona, Roy and Meda.



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From Cherokee biographies in the Cherokee County Section

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