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FREDERICK SMITH (deceased), farmer, Downs; born in Richland Co., Ohio, June7, 1836, where he attended the common schools in his youth and followed farming until 26 years of age, when he emigrated to Illinois and located at Funk’s Grove, McLean Co., in the fall of 1863; he then came to Downs Township and purchased 160 acres upon Section 6, Town 21, where he lived two years, when he moved upon the north half of Section 6, where he purchased 80 acres, upon which he lived until his decease, which occurred Nov. 3, 1868; he lies buried in the cemetery at Heyworth. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church for twelve years, and lived and died a consistent Christian; he was held in high esteem, and died beloved by all who knew him. He was married to Mary Jane Baird, April 19, 1860; she was born in New Jersey Feb. 22, 1840; one child was the fruit of this union — Edmund W., born April 27, 1801.