Biographical Sketch of Captain John N. Smith, Tremont Township, Buchanan 
County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Captain John N. Smith, farmer and stock raiser, section 2, post office
Garrettsburg, was born June 22, 1827, in Lee County, Virginia, and
came west with his parents in the fall of 1838, settling in Buchanan
County, Missouri.  His father took up a claim, built a cabin, and com-
menced farming.  This claim is now known as the Waller Grove farm. Mr.
Smith, during his life time did his share towards making the county
what it now is.  He died September 9, 1849.  John N. spent his boyhood
days on the farm, and received his education in the schools of those
days.  In 1849, he commenced raising hemp, and thus continued until
the war broke out in 1861.  In July, 1861, he joined what was known as
the Buchanan Rangers, and was elected Second Lieutenant.  He went
South with Bogard's battalion, and took part in the battle at Lexington.
He returned home, and remained there until October, 1863, when he joined
the home militia on the 21st of November.  He was elected Captain of
Company H, Twenty first Regiment Enrolled Missouri Militia, and was put
on duty at the Block House, on the Platte River, there remaining until
May, 1864, when the company was relieved and sent home.  They were again
called into service in July, and were disbanded in November, 1864.  In
the fall of 1865, he took a trip across the plains as "wagon boss" and
returned that winter.  Since that time he has given his attention to 
agricultural pursuits.  He owns a fine farm of 100 acres, well stocked
and a good vineyard.  Filled the position of road overseer for five
years and school director for three terms, and is noted for always being
on the jury.  Captain Smith was married October 23, 1851, to Miss
Elizabeth Hamner, a native of Indiana, born February 5, 1834.  They 
have had eight children, five of whom are living: James N., William T.,
Jefferson D., Alexander S. and Charles G.

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