Edgar Co. Il Biographies - Charles Smith Surname: Smith Submitter: Tracy Smith EMAIL: tjpblshr@phnx.uswest.net DATE: Jun 26 2000 **************************************************************** USGenWeb Archives NOTICE: ------------------- These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, or presentation by any other organization, or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. **************************************************************** From the book, "History of Edgar County, Illinois, 1879": CHARLES SMITH, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Redmon; one of the natives of Illinois; was born in Edgar Co., Nov. 13, 1857; he is the son of the late David Smith, deceased, who was one of the early settlers of Edgar Co; the estate of Mr. Smith consists of 172 acres, valued at $6000; it being as yet unsettled, is controlled principally by Charles; he has nine brothers and sisters who are also heirs to said property; their names are Harriet A., Jane M., Mary D., Robert E., Daniel T., William J., Cynthia M., Rachel L. and Louisa F.