Milo R Smith  

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Milo R Smith BIRTH 1 Jul 1829 Logansport, Cass county, Indiana DEATH 13 Jun 1911 Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, BURIAL Rochester IOOF Cemetery Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, son of Rev. James Smith and Nancy Ferlad

HON. MILO R. SMITH, the subject of this biographical mention needs no introduction to the people of Fulton County, among whom he has lived many years. He was born in Logansport, Ind., July 1, 1829. He came of excellent parentage, but, unfortunately, death deprived him of their guidance and counsel when a mere boy.

His parents were Rev. James and Nancy Smith. They were pioneer settlers of Cass County, and located at Logansport when that city was a frontier town. The father was a blacksmith by trade, and a very skilled workman in steel. While following his trade at Rising Sun, Ind., Gen. Tipton induced him to to to Logansport to do the government blacksmithing at that place. He was a devout Christian, and soon after going to Logansport began preaching. He possessed a fine intellect, generous heart and a strong desire to do the will of God as revealed in the Scriptures. His labors as a Baptist minister were interrupted by death, in 1833, when forty-five years of age. He married Nancy Fertad, a Frenchman's daughter. She was an excellent woman, a devoted wife and mother. She bore him the following children: Crandon C., Amanda, Julia, Susan P., George P., Anthony F., Rev. Oscar F., Mary and Milo R.

As noticed above the last named, Milo R., was left an orphan and for a short time resided with a sister in Knoxville, Ills. He became dissatisfied, left the home of his sister and started out in life on his own responsibility. Going west, he went on board a Mississippi river steamboat as cabin boy, and for about one year followed the river between St. Louis and St. Paul. At the solicitation of a brother he returned to Logansport, where he was employed until the year 1856, when he xame to Rochester, where he and his brother opened a dry goods store, unter the firm name of A.F. Smith & Bro. This business venture was attended with indifferent success, and the firm went out of business after a duration of three years. Then Mr. Smith began the study of law and accepted employment in the county auditor's office. In 1863 the democratic party, with which he is identified, made him its candidate for county recorder, to which office he was elected in the fall of that year. He served two terms and such was his popularity as warrents the conclusion that he wo uld have been again elected to the office but for legislation which prohibited the possibility of his succeeding to the office. In 1872 Mr. Smith was again honored by the people, who elected him to the state senate from this and Cass County. For many years he has been engaged in the practice of law and in the loan and insurance business. He is unassuming and unostentatious, pleasant and agreeable in intercourse with his fellow-man, and is conversant on many subjects of interest. He has led an honest life and enjoys the esteem of many friends.

His marriage with Eliza E. Lyon was solemnized March 26, 1863. Mrs. Smith's parents were David W. and Sarah (McCracken) Lyon. They have the following children: Estella, Gertrude and Eliza E. Mr. Lyon came to Rochester from West Liberty, Ohio. He was a good man, a successful merchant and respected citizen. --"Pictorial History of America, The Fulton County Edition" by Elia Peattie - published in 1896

married 26 Mar 1863 Fulton, Indiana Lydia E / Eliza E Lyon BIRTH 24 Dec 1844 DEATH 19 Dec 1920 BURIAL Rochester IOOF Cemetery Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana daughter of David Williams Lyon and Sarah Augusta McCracken

Mrs. Eliza E. SMITH, 76, a resident of Rochester for 65 years, and one of the city's most prominent women, died at 12:45 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home on north Main street.

Mrs. Smith had been in excellent health until within 10 days of her death. She was confined to her bed but four days. Death was due to complications.

Eliza E. LYON was born in West Liberty, Ohio, December 24, 1844, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. LYON.

She moved to Rochester with her parents in 1854, when she was 11 years of age.

She was educated in the common schools of Rochester and spent two years at the Western Female Seminary at Oxford, Ohio.

On March 26, 1863 she was united in marriage to Milo SMITH, who died in June, 1911. Since that time she has resided in her home on north Main street where she has lived for 55 years.

There were no children and deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Marion REITER and Mrs. Frank TERRY, both of this city.

Mrs. Smith had been a charter member of the University Extension Society, a literary club disbanded for many years, and was also a charter member of the Woman's Club, organizations in which she took a large interest.

She was a member of the Spiritualist church.

Funeral services at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. H. Gerald GAIGE in charge. Burial at I.O.O.F. cemetery.

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FULTON COUNTY INDIANA NEWSPAPER EXCERPTS 1871

MILO R. SMITH, our county recorder, has been appointed engrossing clerk ..

ROCHESTER SENTINEL, Saturday, January 2, 1875

Hon. MILO R. SMITH goes to Indianapolis on Tuesday to be present at the opening of the Senate, of which he is an honorable member.

FULTON COUNTY INDIANA NEWSPAPER EXCERPTS 1876

(Notice to Sell Real Estate) MILO R. SMITH, Administrator de bonis non ...

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Published in The Rochester Sentinel Tuesday, June 13, 1911

Milo Robert SMITH of this city, died today at 12 o'clock noon, after an illness of several weeks of kidney trouble and complications.

Milo Robert Smith, son of James and Nancy SMITH, was of Welsh and English descent on his father's side, and French on his mother's side. He was born on July 1, 1829 at Logansport, and was the youngest of a large family, being the last of the line, his father having died in 1831 and his mother in 1833. His early life was spent in Illinois with a sister and while quite young he went on a Mississippi river steamboat as a cabin boy. Later he returned to Logansport, where he entered the employ of Merriem, Chase & Smith. In 1848 he came to Rochester and went into business with his brother, A. F. SMITH. He entered into active politics in 1863, when he was elected recorder of Fulton county, which office he held for eight years. Upon leaving that office he formed a law partnership with the late Judge KEITH. In 1873 he was elected to the senate as a representative from Fulton and Cass counties, and after the expiration of his term returned to Rochester, where he resumed the practice of law.

He was married to Eliza E. LYON, daughter of D. W. and Sarah A. LYON on March 26, 1863, in this city by Rev. N. L. LORD, and for the past forty-three years the couple resided in the same house at the corner of Main and Sixth streets.

Besides the wife there are a number of relatives and friends left to mourn the loss of a loving husband, constant friend and upright citizen.

Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Published in The Rochester Sentinel Wednesday, June 14, 1911

The funeral of Milo R. SMITH will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. WARNE of Chicago, wil have charge of the services. Burial will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery.

1860 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Milo Smith
Age:	25
Birth Year:	abt 1835
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Birth Place:	Indiana
Home in 1860:	Rochester, Fulton, Indiana
Post Office:	Rochester
Dwelling Number:	1057
Family Number:	1058
Occupation:	Clerk
Real Estate Value:	1500
Personal Estate Value:	200
Household Members (Name)	Age
John Elam 41
Elizabeth Elam 42 ....

Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941 
Name:	Milo R Smith
Marriage Date:	26 Mar 1863
Marriage Place:	Fulton, Indiana, USA
Spouse Name: Lydia E Lyon 

1870 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Milo R Smith
Age in 1870:	39
Birth Date:	abt 1831
Birthplace:	Indiana
Dwelling Number:	104
Home in 1870:	Rochester, Fulton, Indiana
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Post Office:	Rochester
Occupation:	Recorder Fulton Co
Male Citizen Over 21:	Yes
Personal Estate Value:	300
Inferred Spouse:	
Eliza E Smith
Household Members (Name)	Age
Milo R Smith	39
Eliza E Smith 25

1880 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Milo R. Smith
Age:	49
Birth Date:	Abt 1831
Birthplace:	Indiana
Home in 1880:	Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, USA
Street:	Main Street
Dwelling Number:	173
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Self (Head)
Marital Status:	Married
Spouse's Name:	Eliza E. Smith
Father's Birthplace:	Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace:	Virginia
Occupation:	Attorney At Law
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Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Milo R. Smith	49	 Self (Head)
Eliza E. Smith 34	Wife

1900 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Milo R Smith
Age:	70
Birth Date:	Jul 1829
Birthplace:	Indiana, USA
Home in 1900:	Rochester, Fulton, Indiana
Street:	Main Street
House Number:	1
Sheet Number:	33
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation:	820
Family Number:	831
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Marital Status:	Married
Spouse's Name:	Eliza Smith
Marriage Year:	1863
Years Married:	37
Father's Birthplace:	Kentucky, USA
Mother's Birthplace:	Virginia, USA
Occupation:	Lawyer
Months Not Employed:	0
Can Read:	Yes
Can Write:	Yes
Can Speak English:	Yes
House Owned or Rented:	Own
Home Free or Mortgaged:	F
Farm or House:	H
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Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Milo R Smith	70 	Head
Eliza Smith 55	Wife
 
1910 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Milo R Smith
Age in 1910:	80
Birth Date:	1830 1830]
Birthplace:	Indiana
Home in 1910:	Rochester Ward 1, Fulton, Indiana, USA
Street:	Main Street
House Number:	526
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Marital Status:	Married
Spouse's Name:	Eliza E Smith
Father's Birthplace:	Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace:	Virginia
Native Tongue:	English
Occupation:	Broker
Industry:	Insurance
Employer, Employee or Other:	Own Account
Home Owned or Rented:	Own
Home Free or Mortgaged:	Free
Farm or House:	House
Able to read:	Yes
Able to Write:	Yes
Years Married:	46
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Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Milo R Smith	80	Head
Eliza E Smith  64	Wife

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 
Name:	Milo R Smith
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Age:	81
Marital status:	Married
Birth Date:	1 Jul 1829
Birth Place:	Logansport Indiana
Death Date:	13 Jun 1911
Death Place:	Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, USA
Death Registration Date:	1911
Father:	James Smith
Mother:	Nancy Ferlad
Spouse:	Eliza E Smith