Biographical Sketch of S. G. Smitherman, Lafayette County, Missouri >From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo. Historical Company, 1881. ********************************************************************** S. G. Smitherman, was born in West Virginia, August 21, 1848. At the age of eighteen he came to Missouri with his parents, and settled in this county, where he has since resided, and been engaged in farming, and is now owner of a coal mine, which he is working. He owns 160 acres of land. Was married August 15, 1869, to Miss Elizabeth Hackley, a native of this county. By this marriage they have seven children: Mabel L., Mary M., Floyd J., Earl H., William A., John S. and Frederick M. Mr. Smitherman is a member of the Baptist Church, and Mrs. Smitherman of the Christian Church. ==================================================================== 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: Joe Miller Penny (Eisenbarger) Harrell ====================================================================