John Smith was born in Germany. He married Catherine Locke. John Smith was a blacksmith and a farmer. He and family came to America in 1839, with Barbara Smith and husband Nicholas Meistrell, Also a nephew, Jacob Smith, Jr. came in 1839, possibly with John.
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1. 1850 census for Chariton County, Missouri. Caherine Smith.
2. Cooper County, MO families. Anthony Smith.
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