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Prominent among the pioneer and enterprising settlers of Fremont county is Isaac Smith, of Riverton. He came to the state in 1856 and to this county in 1858. He was born in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, August 9, 1833 and represents a good family, noted for industry and honesty. His father, Morris Smith, was born in New Jersey and was a son of Ulet Smith, also a native of that state and a member of one of its oldest families. Morris Smith married Miss Susanna Sober, who was born in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, although her people were from New Jersey and were of English descent. Her mother's name before marriage was Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Smith became the parents of six children, five of whom reached mature years, but Samuel is now deceased. The others are: Coleman, a well known citizen of Riverton; Isaac; Caroline, who became the wife of Daniel Shull and died in Riverton township; Isabel, deceased; and one who died in infancy. The father passed away in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, at the age of thirty-nine years, and the mother, long surviving him, departed this life in 1892 at the age of eighty-seven. She was a Presbyterian in religious faith in early life but afterward became a Methodist. The father was a miller by trade and was an honest, industrious man, respected by all who knew him.
In his native county Isaac Smith was reared to farm work, following that pursuit until eighteen years of age, when he entered upon an apprenticeship to the pattern-maker's trade and was thus engaged for six years, becoming an expert mechanic. When twenty-three years of age he emigrated westward, and for one season worked at his trade in Davenport, Iowa. He afterward spent one year at carpentering in Missouri, and in 1859 he came to Fremont county, erecting the first house on the present site of Riverton. It is still standing but since that time Mr. Smith has purchased other land and in 1875 erected his present commodious residence, which stands on a natural building site, surrounded by shade trees, while in the orchard are many varieties of fruit. He has large barns and sheds, highly cultivated fields and rich pasture lands, and the place is divided by well kept fences. The farm consists of four hundred and fifty acres, nearly all of which is rich pasture land. Mr. Smith has been a very successful and energetic agriculturist and stock raiser, and everything upon his place indicates his careful supervision and capable management. For some years he was a successful contractor and builder, and erected many of the buildings in this locality, but in more recent years has given his entire attention to agricultural pursuits.
In 1860 Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Rockafeller, of Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Hiram and Elizabeth (Wilkerson) Rockafeller, both of whom died in Pennsylvania. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born ten children, of whom six are living, namely: Albert, who is now a farmer and stockraiser of Nebraska; Sherman, at home; Alum, who is also following farming and stock-raising in Nebraska; Chester, who is working in a store in Skidmore, Missouri; and Geno and Stella, who are at home. Four have passed away: An infant son; Emma, who died at the age of three years; Kimber, who was killed by accident when four years of age; and Eva, who died when fifteen. The mother passed away November 6, 1882, at the age of forty-six. She was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was honored and loved for her goodness of heart and mind. On the 6th of December, 1883, Mr. Smith was again married, his second union being with Sarah Hiatt, a native of Indiana, in which state her parents died. Five children graced this union, of whom three are now living, namely: Pearl, Ross and Lynn. They lost an infant daughter and one son, Hugh, who died at the age of two years.
In his political views Mr. Smith is a Republican and keeps well informed on the issues of the day, but has never been a politician in the sense of being an office seeker, although he served as county supervisor. The cause of education finds in him a warm friend and he does all in his power for its advancement. He is also liberal in support of the church work, and his wife is a consistent member of the Baptist church, the family attending its services and taking part in its work. Mr. Smith has now reached the age of sixty-seven, but his years rest lightly upon him and he has the vigor and energy of a man much younger. In business he sustains a high reputation, for there is nothing underhanded in his dealings; his straightforward methods and earnest purpose commend him to the confidence and good will of all with whom he is associated; and as a representative citizen of Riverton township, Fremont county, he well deserves mention in this volume.
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Never married
(5659.) ALBERT. LEROY (“ROY”). HIATT (3573.) (1671.) (609.) (150.) (22.) (3.) (1.):
m. FLORENCE LAKEY.CH: (7150.) Beryle; (7151.) Earl; (7152.) Chester; (7153.) Doris; (7154.) Maxine. (R134).
(5660.) CHARLES RAYMOND HIATT (3573.) (1671.) (609.) (150.) (22.) (3.) (1.):
m. IDA IVAN COSSAART.CH: (7155.) Charles Nelson; (7156.) Leon Wendell; (7157.) Cecil Ray; (7158.) Marlene. (R134).
Celebrated 65 wedding anniversary on Feb 22, 1976
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(5658.) EVA MAUDE HIATT (3573.) (1671.) (609.) (150.) (22.) (3.) (1.):
m.WILLIAM RAY LUHRS.CH: (7144.) Hazel; (7145.) Harriet; (7146.) Bernard; (7147.) Lois; (7148.) June; (7149.) Jane. (R134).
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(7149.) JANE IONE LUHRS (5658.) (3573.) (1671.) (609.) (150.) (22.) (3.) (1.):
(twin of June). d. aged one year. (R134).
(5661.) GRACE HIATT (3573.) (1671.) (609.) (150.) (22.) (3.) (1.):
m. LEROY FRANK TROTMAN.CH: (7159.) Gayle; (7160.) Erdine. (R134).
(5662.) VESTA ANN HIATT (3573.) (1671.) (609.) (150.) (22.) (3.) (1.):
m. HAROLD BOWERS; no children. (R134).
(5662.) VESTA ANN HIATT (3573.) (1671.) (609.) (150.) (22.) (3.) (1.):
m. HAROLD BOWERS; no children. (R134).