Photo courtesy of Ruth Hoggatt ruth@myindianahome.net
18. John M. Smith was born 04 Oct 1817 in Adams Co. OH. He died 22 Apr 1907 (Death Record Page 1 2 3) in Grant Co. IN and was buried in Point Isabel Cemetery, Grant Co. IN. John married Elizabeth Ann Nesbitt on 04 Jul 1845 in Adams Co. OH. John’s parents were Joel Smith and Isabel A. McAdow.
Smith John and Elizabeth Nesbitt Family Picture
John Smith obituary printed 23 Apr 1907 in the Marion Leader Tribune
This is from the Grant County History Book, the Biographical Memoirs section, pp. 819‑820.
John M. Smith, a venerable pioneer of Grant county, resides in the same house in Green township where he took up his residence forty‑five years ago (1856) at the time of his settlement in the county. When he settled on this farm it was covered with a dense forest and much of it was so wet as to be called swamp land. This he cleared, drained and otherwise improved until it is now numbered among the better class of farms of Green township.
John M. Smith was born in Adams County, Ohio, on the 4th day of October, 1817, being a son of Joel and Isabelle A. (McAdow) Smith, natives respectively of Ohio and Maryland. He received such educational advantages as the country schools of his day afforded, and was reared to the life of a farmer. He also learned the trade of brick laying, which he followed in connection with agricultural pursuits for more than sixty years. The 4th day of July, 1845, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Ann, daughter of William and Dorcas (Spurgeon) Nesbitt. Her ancestors resided in America for several generations and came to Ohio from Pennsylvania, where she was born April 13, 1825.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of eleven children, viz.: Joel married Martha A. Miller; Isabelle D. became the wife of Robert Todd and died one year later; Mary E. became the wife of Morris L. Curless; Catherine Smith married Nathaniel Hoggatt; William N. married Eliza Phillips and resides in Elwood; Wealthy Ann is now Mrs. Elkannah Small; Marthia Sophronia is the wife of Nathan Hoggatt; Louisa C. is the wife of Marcus E. Parker; Susan Melvina married Charles F. Lawson; Electa V., wife of W.H. Friermood; and Matilda Ann died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith are earnest Christians, holding membership in the Church of Christ. In politics Mr. Smith was for many years identified with the Democratic party, but for some time past has used his franchise independent of party ties. He was elected assessor of his township and so well did he serve his constituents that they continued him in the office for seven years. His career has been an honorable one and well worthy of emulation by his numerous descendants.
1850 Census OH Adams Meigs - Joel and Isabell Smith near John and Elizabeth (Nesbitt) Smith
1860 Census IN Grant - John M Smith Elizabeth Nesbitt and Sarah C Smith - John's daughter
1870 Census IN Grant Green - John Elizabeth Sarah Smith
1880 Census IN Grant Greene Dist 169 - John Elizabeth Sarah Catharine Smith
1900 Census IN Grant Green - John M and Elizabeth A (Nesbitt) Smith
19. Elizabeth Ann Nesbitt was born 13 Apr 1825 in Meigs Twp., Adams Co. OH. She died 16 Jul 1904 (Death Record 1 2 3) in Grant Co. IN and was buried in Point Isabel Cemetery, Grant Co. IN. Elizabeth’s parents were William Nesbitt and Dorcas Spurgeon.
Smith John and Elizabeth Nesbitt
Ruth Hoggatt (ruth@myindianahome.net) provided copies of three inscriptions in a book titled “Smiles and Tears” or “Larimore and the Boys” about Restoration Movement minister Theophilus Brown Larimore. The book was written by F. D. Srygley, Fourth Edition, Nashville TN, Gospel Advocate Publishing Co., 1898. F. D. Srygley was a student of Theophilus Brown Larimore, who was a well-known evangelist. For further info on Larimore, see www.therestorationmovement.com/larimore,tb.htm or the page contents on 01 Dec 2004. The inscriptions are from Elizabeth to daughter Sarah and grandson Frank A B C
1850 Census OH Adams Meigs - Joel and Isabell Smith near John and Elizabeth (Nesbitt) Smith
1860 Census IN Grant - John M Smith Elizabeth Nesbitt and Sarah C Smith - John's daughter
1870 Census IN Grant Green - John Elizabeth Sarah Smith
1880 Census IN Grant Greene Dist 169 - John Elizabeth Sarah Catharine Smith
1900 Census IN Grant Green - John M and Elizabeth A (Nesbitt) Smith
Elizabeth (Nesbitt) Smith reported May 1835 for her birth date in 1900 Census IN Grant Green, rather than the April date.
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1. John M. SMITH (b.4 Oct 1817-Adams Co. OH d.22 Apr 1907-Grant Co. IN)
sp: Elizabeth Ann NESBITT (b.13 Apr 1825-Meigs Twp.,Adams Co. OH m.4 Jul 1845 d.16 Jul 1904-Grant Co. IN)
-2. Joel L. SMITH (b.Jun 1846-Adams Co,Ohio)
sp: Martha MILLER
-2. Isabelle D. SMITH (b.Abt 1847-Adams Co,Ohio)
sp: Robert TODD
-2. Matilda Ann SMITH (b.Abt 1849-Meigs Township,Adams County OH d.Bef 1860)
-2. Mary E. SMITH (b.Abt 1851)
sp: Morris L. CURLESS (m.1871)
-2. Sarah Catherine SMITH (b.2 Feb 1853-Adams Co. OH d.27 Jul 1927-Herbst Grant Co. IN)
sp: Nathaniel Lewis HOGGATT (b.5 Jul 1861-Grant Co. IN m.14 Nov 1881 d.6 Oct 1921-Herbst Grant Co. IN)
-3. Miles Franklin HOGGATT (b.11 Oct 1882-Grant Co. IN d.19 Dec 1960-Grant Co. IN)
sp: Martha Ann MURPHY (b.24 Feb 1890-Swayzee,Grant Co. IN m.10 Sep 1910 d.15 Sep 1963-Marion,Grant Co. IN)
-4. Pauline Delores HOGGATT (b.15 Sep 1911-Grant County,Indiana d.8 Oct 1998-Grant County,Indiana)
-4. Choline Isabel HOGGATT (b.15 Sep 1911 d.2 Nov 1911)
-4. Merville Chester HOGGATT (b.15 Oct 1913 d.30 Apr 1996-Grant County,Indiana)
-4. Bennie Eugene HOGGATT (b.28 Feb 1929 d.21 Apr 1988-Grant County,Indiana)
sp: Ruth Elizabeth ODLE (b.7 Apr 1929-Grant County,Indiana d.25 Dec 1977-Grant County,Indiana)
sp: BANNON
-3. William Lawrence HOGGATT (b.25 Sep 1885-Grant Co. IN)
sp: Martha STINGER (b.24 Feb 1890-Grant County,Indiana m.10 Sep 1910 d.15 Sep 1963-Grant County,Indiana)
-4. Thelma HOGGATT (b.Abt 1908-Herbst Grant Co. IN)
-4. William Bernard HOGGATT (b.Abt 1911)
-4. Rosa B. HOGGATT (b.Abt Mar 1916-Herbst Grant Co. IN)
-3. Wilbur Kemper HOGGATT (b.2 Sep 1886-Grant Co. IN d.14 Aug 1963-Grant Co. IN)
sp: Esta Maud SPRINKLE (b.21 Jul 1889-Franklin Twp. Adams Co. OH m.23 Feb 1908 d.22 Apr 1943-Grant Co. IN)
-4. Esther Beulah HOGGATT (b.5 Dec 1909-Grant County,Indiana d.Oct 1910-Grant County,Indiana)
-4. Charles Lyndell HOGGATT (b.6 Aug 1911-Grant County,Indiana d.18 Sep 1973-South Bend,St. Jospeh Co. IN)
sp: Rachel Maxine PRATT (b.6 Aug 1911 m.22 May 1929 d.17 Aug 1973-South Bend,St. Jospeh Co. IN)
-4. Merle Wendell HOGGATT (b.17 May 1913-Grant County,Indiana d.1 Nov 1988-Phoenix AZ)
sp: Marthanna LUNSFORD (m.1 Sep 1935)
sp: Dorothy JOHNSON (b.5 Apr 1928)
-4. James Edward HOGGATT (b.22 Oct 1914-Grant County,Indiana d.20 Oct 1998-Lafayette,Tippecanoe Co.,IN)
sp: Ruth JONES (b.8 Jul 1915-Swayzee,Grant Co. IN m.23 Feb 1935 d.20 May 2002-Lafayette,Tippecanoe Co.,IN)
-4. Julia Catherine HOGGATT (living)
sp: Leslie Nelson MYERS (m.26 Jun 1937 d.1944-Battle Of The Bulge,Luxembourg)
sp: Grey Kenneth GOULD (m.22 Aug 1954)
-4. Geraldine Lois HOGGATT (living)
sp: Joseph Buren CARDWELL (b.20 Jun 1914 m.16 Jul 1938 d.21 Feb 1995-Marion,Grant Co. IN)
-4. Catheline Ruth HOGGATT (b.2 Nov 1920-Grant County,Indiana d.30 Sep 1929-Grant County,Indiana)
-4. George A. HOGGATT (b.2 Jul 1923-Grant County,Indiana d.7 Nov 1988-Vero Beach,Indiana River Co.,FL)
sp: Molly Ann MURPHY (m.7 Jan 1945)
sp: Dedee (m.Aft 1953)
-4. Aubrey Dean HOGGATT (living)
sp: Thelma Mae CAMPBELL (living)
-3. John Berla HOGGATT (b.6 Apr 1888-Grant Co. IN d.Apr 1974-Swayzee,Grant Co. IN)
sp: Dottie WYRICK (b.1897 m.31 Dec 1918 d.1978)
-4. Paul K. HOGGATT (b.16 Feb 1923-Herbst Grant Co. IN)
-4. Lindel W. HOGGATT (b.Abt 1929-Herbst Grant Co. IN)
-3. James Oscar HOGGATT (b.16 Nov 1890-Grant Co. IN d.1/3 Feb 1961)
sp: Gladys NESBITT (m.24 Nov 1914)
-4. James HOGGATT
sp: Norma
-4. John HOGGATT
-2. William N SMITH (b.Abt 1855)
sp: Eliza PHILLIPS
-2. Wealthy Ann SMITH (b.Jun 1857-Grant County,Indiana)
sp: Elkannah SMALL
-2. Martha Sophronia SMITH (b.11 Jun 1859-Adams Co,Ohio d.10 Aug 1954-Grant County,Indiana)
sp: Nathan J. HOGGATT (b.Aug 1855-Grant County,Indiana m.12 Jul 1879 d.9 May 1937-Grant County,Indiana)
-3. Alvin HOGGATT (b.Abt 1880-Grant County,Indiana d.30 Apr 1956)
sp: Juanita ARNOLD (d.18 Aug 1971)
-3. Estella HOGGATT (b.1892)
sp: Clifford SPEICHER
-3. Clarence Edgar HOGGATT (b.Oct 1895-IN)
-3. Alta HOGGATT (b.Jun 1890)
-2. Louisa C. SMITH (b.Abt 1861-Grant County,Indiana)
sp: Marcus E. PARKER
-2. Susan Melvina SMITH (b.Abt 1863-Grant County,Indiana)
sp: Charles F. LAWSON
-2. Electa Victoria SMITH (b.17 Nov 1865-Grant County,Indiana d.1 May 1910)
sp: William Hiram FRIERMOOD (b.15 Dec 1861 d.17 Jun 1918)
-3. Goldie Ann FRIERMOOD (b.17 Dec 1887 d.15 Sep 1988)
sp: Carl PULLEY
-3. Roxie Mable FRIERMOOD (b.12 Feb 1897 d.Jan 1981)
sp: Phillip BROGAN
-3. Laura Beatrice FRIERMOOD (b.20 Dec 1903 d.28 Aug 1969)
sp: Charles Sylvester ROTHACHER
-2. Sallman SMITH (b.1868-Grant County,Indiana)