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Below is a family biography included in the book, The History of Tipton County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1886. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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Don H. Smith, sheriff of Tipton County, Tenn., was born in that county April 12, 1853, and is a son of Moses and Frances Smith. His father was born in North Carolina in 1812, and came to Tipton County at an early day. He was a farmer by occupation, and was a magistrate for many years. He was well known and much esteemed by all. He was twice married, his second wife being a Miss Huffman. He died October 16, 1865. Our subject’s mother’s maiden name was Campbell; she was born in Tipton County, Tenn., in 1827, and is now residing with her son, Don H. Our subject was educated principally at the schools near home. In 1871 he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Sallie O. Goodman, a native of Tipton County, Tenn., born in 1852, and the daughter of William and F. M. Goodman. To our subject and wife were born four children: Irene, Moses, Percy and Daisy Don. For a few years after marriage Mr. Smith acted as salesman in the mercantile business at Covington. In 1882 he was elected constable of the First District, and at the same time was appointed deputy sheriff, and performed the duties of this office until in August, 1880, when he was elected to his present office. Mr. Smith is an active, energetic man, a good citizen, and an excellent officer. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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This family biography is one of 91 biographies included in the book, The History of Tipton County, Tennessee published in 1886 by Goodspeed. The History of Tipton County was included within The History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, and Crockett Counties, Tennessee
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