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Thomas H. Smith, one of the leading citizens of Richland Township, was born where he now resides, in Washington County, Ark., July 22, 1855, and is the son of Andrew J. and Mary J. (Trammel) Smith, natives of Tennessee and Arkansas, and born in 1825 and 1827, respectively. The father was in T. D. Smith’s company, Arkansas cavalry, Confederate service, and was killed at the battle of Fayetteville. He had followed the occupation of a farmer and merchant all his life, and at the time of his death was in a prosperous condition, although the war made sad havoc with most of his property. He was a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Christian Church, of which he was an elder. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. His widow married H. M. McGuire, who has recently died. The mother is now living with her son, Thomas B. Smith, who was one of eight children, seven now living: Eva, wife of George W. North; Adaline, wife of John H. Merrick; Sallie, Wife of G. H. Warrenberry; Thomas H.; Kate, wife of E. G: Sanders; Alice, wife of James Williams; Lee H., and Nannie, deceased. Mr. Smith has been living most of the time on the farm where he now lives. He sold out at one time and moved to Arkansas City, Kan., but only remained a short period, when he returned to Washington County and purchased the old place again. January 24, 1880, he married Miss Lallie Buchanan, who was born February 18, 1864, and who is the daughter of A. P. and Martha E. Buchanan, old settlers of Washington County. Four children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, three of whom are now living: Gussie, Andrew Graham, Kate E. (who died when three years of age) and Thomas Hubert. Mr. Smith is a Prohibitionist in politics, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.