Biographical Sketch of Charles C. Smith, Johnson County, Missouri Jackson Township >From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," Kansas City Historical Co. 1881 CHARLES C. SMITH, P.O. Pittsville. A prosperous farmer and stock dealer, was born in Johnson county, Mo., January 6, 1838. His father, Joseph Smith, was originally from Virginia, and born in 1810, and immigrated to Missouri in 1817, and was captain of a company of militia during the Mexican war. His mother, who is a native of Tennessee, was born in 1809, and her maiden name was Nancy Beck. Mr. Chas. Smith's father died in 1857. Chas. C. was raised and educated on a farm. When 19 years of age he commenced business for himself, and has been very successful as a stock dealer. In 1861, he entered the confederate army, Gen. Shelby commanding and served until the close of the war, and participated in several battles. In 1865, returned home and engaged in farming, and in 1871 was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie McNeel. The result of this union is two sons, Marlin P. and Charley S. Mr. S. owns a fine farm of 280 acres of land, 160 well improved with neat residence, a first class barn and other out buildings. Mr. Smith and his worthy wife are both members of the M.E. church, south. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Bill Pennington ====================================================================