John C. Smith was born in Logan county Ohio April 11, 1811 and was brought up as a farmer, reaching manhood in his native state. When 27 years old he came west to Illinois and in 1838 married Miss Francis Strain a native of Ohio. By this union there were 12 children named as follows: Angelina, Sarah, James, Elizabeth, Maria, William, Jacob, Charles, John M., Allen B., Perry B., and Bartholomew. Mr. Smith came to Iowa in 1852, and located on a farm on section 31, where he continued to live until his death, which occurred December 22, 1865. He was a worthy citizen and a pioneer of Salt Creek township.
