Josiah B. Smith

Josiah B. Smith - was born in Coshocton county,m Ohio, April 4, 1847, and married in Holmes county, August 27, 1871, to Ruilla, daughter of Charles and Mary (Shrimplin) Purdy, born in Holmes county, August 10, 1947, and the family consists of: Charlie W., born March 25, 1872; Sala Victorene, November 18, 1877. Mr. Smith’s parents are Joseph N. Smith, born June 16, 1816, and Clarisa R. (Sea) Smith. Mrs. Smith had two brothers, John and Alfred Purdy, in the 68th Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, serving three years and three months. Mr. Smith is a farmer and raiser of stock. Address, Antwerp, Paulding county, Ohio.