SENECA COUNTY OHIO - BIO: WILLIAM SMITH (1886)

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SENECA COUNTY
HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY, OHIO
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, Part IV, p.728-729
CHICAGO:
WARNER, BEERS & CO., 1886

WILLIAM SMITH, farmer, P. O. Alvada, was born in the State of New York, 
February 18, 1815, son of Timothy and Catharine Smith, also natives of 
New York, who came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1833 and remained until 
their death; the former died in 1853, the latter in 1883. Our subject 
has been thrice married; on first occasion to Catharine Boucher, a 
native of Pennsylvania and daughter of Jacob and Catharine Boucher 
(both deceased), and by her he had eight children, five now living: 
Sarah E., John B., Maryette, Jacob W. and Sevilla A. Mrs. Smith died 
April 7, 1865, and Mr. Smith then married Mrs. Boucher, a widow and a 
native of Ohio, who departed this life 1867. He was again united in 
marriage, this time with Annetta McClellan, a native of Williams 
County, Ohio, born September 2, 1844, daughter of William and Sophia 
McClellan, and to this union was born one child. Nettie Alvada., after 
whom was named Alvada, now a thriving village and which was laid out 
by Mr. Smith on his farm, January 12, 1876. Our subject has been
thrice married; on first occasion to Catharine Boucher, a native of 
Pennsylvania and daughter of Jacob and Catharine Boucher (both 
deceased), and by her he had eight children, five now living: Sarah E., 
John B., Maryette, Jacob W. and Sevilla A. Mrs. Smith died April 7, 
1865, and Mr. Smith then married Mrs. Boucher, a widow and a native 
of Ohio, who departed this life 1867. He was again united in marriage, 
this time with Annetta McClellan, a native of Williams County, Ohio, 
born September 2, 1844, daughter of William and Sophia McClellan, and 
to this union was born one child. Nettie Alvada., after whom was named 
Alvada, now a thriving village and which was laid out by Mr. Smith on 
his farm, January 12, 1876. Our subject owns 140 acres of good land 
and a saw-mill. He was assessor, also trustee for several years; has 
been owner of four saw-mills, one of which is running at the present 
time. Mr. Smith also built a grist-mill which he operated twelve years. 
He was ticket, freight and express agent for six years, also postmaster 
for six years, and carried on a dry goods and grocery store. He has 
filled the offices of justice of the peace and constable with credit to 
himself, and to the satisfaction of the people.