Josiah C. Smith
Fayette County Iowa

Josiah C. Smith
Born July 28, 1823 Bedford County, Penn.
Died March 1, 1875 Fayette County, Iowa
Buried West Union Cemetery, Block 2, Lot 60

Name of his wife is not known; had at least one child; Emma L. Smith Foland. She was born Jan 6, 1852 and died April 21, 1930 in Mill Valley, California

"The West Union Gazette Newspaper March 5, 1875 Fayette Correspondence
Obituary of Josiah C Smith

In the afternoon of that day, the 1st of March, occurred most painfully at his house, the death of Josiah Smith, after a short but severe illness. The deceased was a quiet and worthy citizen living immediately in his own family and a circle of friends, who will mourn his loss. Today (Wednesday,) we understand that the remains of the departed will be taken to West Union for Interment."