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Below is a family biography included in The History of Macon County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887.  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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H. C. Smith, physician and merchant in the Tenth District, was born March 10, 1845, in Smith County, Tenn. He is the son of William and Mary Smith, and the second of seven children. William Smith was born in Virginia and came to Tennessee and settled in Smith County in 1820. Mrs. Smith was born in Tennessee. Dr. Smith was educated mostly in Macon County, and received his medical education at Bellevue Medical College, Nashville, and began the practice of medicine where he is now located. In 1873 he married Miss Eliza Morris, by which union two children have been born: Minnie Leota and Frank Oscar. Dr. Smith began life with $43 and a horse. Since his marriage he has accumulated quite a fortune. His prosperous business and extensive practice are the best testimony possible as to the respect and confidence the people have for him. In politics he is conservative, although throwing his support mostly to the Republican party. Mrs. Smith is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. The grandfather of Dr. Smith came to Smith (now Trousdale) County in 1820.

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This family biography is one of 24 biographies included in The History of Macon County, Tennessee published in 1887.  The History of Macon County was included within The History of Sumner, Smith, Macon & Trousdale Counties of Tennessee. View the complete description here: History of Sumner, Smith, Macon and Trousdale Counties of Tennessee

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