STEPHEN A SMITH

proprietor of the Buckeye Home, Woodstock; was born in the above place in the year 1840, ans is a son of Cyrus and Lydia Smith. His father was born in Stowe Virginia, Feb 24, 1813. With his parents, Samuel and Phoebe Smith, Crus moved to Champaign County in 1816. At the age of nine years his father died, after which he lived with Anson Howard on the farm until 18 years old; then learned the carpenter trade, which he followed as long as he was able to do manual labor, and was a fine workman. He was twice married; first with Lydia Hall in 1836, by whom he had six children, all living-George W, Stephen A, Sarah L, Willard H, Elisha D and Howard. Mrs Smith died in 1854 aged 39 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Mrs Fannie A (Smith) Harrington, April 6, 1856. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Woodstock, and a member of the Universalist Church.He was a member of Co. D, 134th 0. N. G., !OO-day men j served his time and was honorably discharged. He departed this life, afl:.er a long and painful illness, June 25, 1880. our subject's boyhood was passed in the village, and, when old enough, he worked on the farm for John McDonald for four years. In April, 1861, he enlisted for the three months service, in Co. K, 2d 0. N. G., and was in the first battle at Bull Run. Afl:.er his discharge he returned home, and on Oct. 15, 1862, enlisted in Co. 11 , 54th 0. V. I., 2nd Brigade, 2d Division and 15th Army Corps. He was in the battles of Shiloh, Arkansas Post, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Champion Hill, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesborough, and manyother lighter engagements ; was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He veteranized Jan. 1, 1864, at Bellefonte, Ala., and was mustered in at Larkinsville, Ala., Jan. 22, 1864. After his reenlistment he did active service till he was discharged, July 25, 1865, having served four years. July 25, 1867, he was married to Susan Epps, by whom he has two children-Harvey J. H. and Laura E. In the fall of 1870, he became proprietor of the Buckeye House, and is an accommodating and genial landlord, always attending to the wants and comforts of his guests.

ERASTUS M. SMIT H, farmer; P. 0. Woodstock ; was born on the place on which he now resides in the year 1842, and is a son of Elias and Huldah (Swift) Smith: His father was born in Stowe, Vt., in the year 1811. Huldah, mother of Erastus, was born in Rochester, Mass., in the same year as her husband. They were married in Vermont, and, in 1836, removed to Champaign Co., locating three-quarters of a mile west of Woodstock, where Erastus now resides. He purchased 340 acres of land, on which he lived till his decease, which occurred Feb. 28, 1871. His mother is yet living and resides with him. They were parents of four children, two of whom are living, viz., Philip and Erastus M. The deceased are Curtis B., died in 1863, aged 28 years, leaving a wife and two children, viz., Frederick B. and Orvis E. one dying in infancy. His grandparents, Philip and Rosina Smith, came the same year (1836), living here till their death. He died in 1866, aged 80 years ;she departed this life in 1858, aged 73 years. They were parents of three children all deceased, viz., Suaan, Elias and Abel. His parents and grandparents were members of the Christian Church, and exemplary people, taking much interest in the cause and development of religion. our subject's boyhood was passed on the farm, and he received his education in the district schools. He remained with his parents till he was 21 years old, then began life for himself. May 2, 1864, he enlisted inCo. D, 134th 0. N. G. ; served his time and was discharged Sept. 1 of the same year. In 1877, he was married to Mrs. Laura (Cranston) Marsh, daughter of Edwards Cranston, whose sketch appears in this work. To them one child has been born, viz., Nina H., born June 14, 1880. He owns 147 acres of land, which makes a delightful home. By his wife's previous marriage with Charles W. Marsh, she had four children; three living, viz., Mattie, Charles D. and Lucy; Hattie, deceased. Mr. M. died in February, 1869.