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Below is a family biography included in The History of Lawrence County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1888. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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J. C. Smith, the other editor of the Peirce City Democrat, was born in Audrain County, Mo., February 16, 1848. His father and mother, Joseph and Malinda (Garner) Smith, were the parents of thirteen children, seven of whom lived. The parents came to Missouri when their son, J. C, was but four years old, and the father laid out the town of Pleasant Gap, in Bates County. He was a large property and slave owner, and during the war was in Shelby’s brigade. He died of wounds received at Marshall, Saline County, in 1864. J. C. Smith was reared on a farm at Pleasant Gap, and in 1869 engaged in the printing business. He came to Peirce City in 1873, and began editing the Democrat in connection with Mr. Jones. He is a first-class printer, and thoroughly understands the business in which he is engaged.
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