Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Ironton:

Ephraim T. Smith, blacksmith and farmer, Sec. 34; P.O, Lime Ridge; son of Oliver and Deborah (Thomas) Smith; was born in Rutland, Vt., Aug. 19, 1826; remained in his native country till 10 years of age, then came to Ohio with his parents, who made their home in Delaware Co.; lived there about eight years, and spent two in traveling in Indiana. Was married in delaware Co., Dec. 2, 1845, to Betsey Wheeler, daughter of Lyman and Mahala Wheeler. Mrs. Smith was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y.; they have nine children- Albert U. married to Mary Johnson, living in the town of Washington), John L. (married to Ellen Selden, residing in Ironton), Melissa A. (now Mrs. H. St. John, living in Woodland), Jeremiah, Mahala R. (now Mrs. S. Z. Hudson, living in Baraboo), Joseph E., Clarinda I., Emmett D. F. (living in Woodland), and Malinda V. Mr. Smith came to Sauk Co., Aug. 1, 1855, and settled on Sec. 34; has 80 acres of land. In February, 1865. He enlisted in Co. A, 49th W.V.I., served till the close of the war. Has been Supervisor of his town one year; was the first Clerk of his school district, and is the present Treasurer. In politics, Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Christian Church.

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