El Dorado County Biographies


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THOMAS SMITH
 
            Was born in the county of Meath, Ireland, December 26, 1827. He came 
to America in 1847, and settled in Dubuque county, Iowa.  In 1858 he went to New 
Orleans, and remained until 1861, when he returned to Dubuque, and thence in the 
same year came to California, located first at Spanish Dry Diggings, thence to 
American canyon, and thence to the Argonaut mine in 1876.  During the score of 
years that Mr. Smith has lived in El Dorado county, he ahs been an active 
prospector and hard worker in developing the hidden treasures of his adopted 
county, and it is but justice to say that success has rewarded his vigilance and 
a handsome competence has been secured to him for his declining year.  April 21, 
1882, he purchased J. W. Brown�s home in Greenwood, which he rebuilt and 
refurnished in the best style possible.  It contains 11 rooms all elegantly and 
tastefully furnished with the best of goods.  The grounds are large and neatly 
kept.  The water supply is of the best quality and abundant.  For twelve years 
he has served the people of Greenwood as Justice of the Peace and Notary Public 
about as long, during that time the county has only paid costs in one case.  Mr. 
Smith, in company with his brother John, under the firm name of Smith Brothers, 
has inaugurated a new departure in the way of a strictly cash store in 
Greenwood.
 
Historical Souvenir of El Dorado County, California with Illustrations & 
Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men & Pioneers - Oakland, Cal. - Paolo 
Sioli, Publisher, 1883. p - 265
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler