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Solomon Jennings "S J" Smith
30 Aug 1824 – 18 Jan 1887
| Birth | 30 Aug 1824 |
| Death | 18 Jan 1887 |
| Cemetery | Little Sioux Cemetery Little Sioux , Harrison County , Iowa , USA |
| Added by | Tami on 12 Jun 2013 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112197047 |
Bio
SMITH, Solomon Jennings. Solomon J Smith came to Harrison County in 1854 or 55 and settled in section 36-81-44. He owned the "Smith's Lake" vicinity. He was born in Lockport, NY on 6/7/1827, son of John and Nancy (Jennings) of Canada, where Solomon spent his early life and education. He followed farming throughout his days. He went to California in 1849, followed mining when gold was first discovered there. He later retured to New York, moved from there to Dixon, IL, and from there went to Council Bluffs. He settled in section 30 of Little Sioux Twp, where he owned 425 acres. Solomon passed away there on 1/18/1887. Solomon married Julia PRATT, da. of Ezekial and Lois Mead PRATT. 3 children were born of this union, Alice, Charles, and Emma. Julia J. was the twin of John PRATT, also of Little Sioux. Their grandfather John was an officer in the American Revolution (from Chesterfield NH). Serena Pratt RILEY, wife of Lyman RILEY was a sister of Julia J. and John PRATT. Source: Mark Grassman and the 1891 History of Harrison County Iowa. Smith Family Researcher: Mark Grassman.
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Father S. J. Smith Born Lockport, NY Aug. 30, 1824 Died Jan. 18, 1887 Mother Julia J. Smith Born Swanton, VT Jan. 27, 1827 Died Mar. 6, 1902
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