Married Mary Abbott Marks on 03 Mar 1853 in Richland County, Ohio.

FOUND DEAD ON THE FLOOR
GEORGE SMITH, OF LEONARD, SHELBY COUNTY, MISSOURI, DIED VERY
Suddenly, and His Wife Fell, Trying to Reach Him.
SHELBYVILLE, Mo., May 29.— George Smith, an old resident of Leonard, near here, was found dead at his home there last Monday morning. His wife, stated that Mr. Smith got up about 1 o'clock a. m. to replenish the fire and took sick and called to her. Mrs. Smith, who has been sick for several months, was unable to reach him. She attempted to go to his assistance, but fell on the floor and there remained in her night clothes for about seven hours, when she attracted the attention of Henry Stuart's little boy by tapping on the window with a stick and calling for help. Mrs. Smith was immediately cared for and for a time it was feared that the exposure and shock of her husband's death would prove fatal, but yesterday she was reported better. Mr. Smith was 74 years old. His remains were buried today at Antioch cemetery. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter.
The Quincy Daily Journal, Quincy, Illinois, Wednesday, May 29, 1907; Page: 3

George Smith of Leonard died early Monday morning before aid could reach him. His wife is very ill over the shock of her husband's death. He was about 74 years old.
The Shelbina Torchlight (Shelbina, MO), 1907-05-31; Page 5, Column 3

Sad Happening at Leonard.
George Smith, an old resident of Leonard, died under peculiarly disstressing circumstances Monday of last week. He got up about 1 a.m. to replenish the fire, was taken ill and called to his wife for assistance. She has been ill for several months and is very weak. She got up, but was unable to reach her husband. She lay on the floor in her night clothes until about 8 o'clock the morning, when she managed to get the attention of a little boy by tapping on the window with a stick. Assistance was brought and Mr. Smith Iay dead on the floor. For a time, it was feared that exposure and the shock of her husband's death would cost Mrs. Smith her life, too, but she has r------- and is better. Mr. Smith was 74 years old.
Shelbina Democrat (Shelbina, MO), 1907-06-05; Page 6, Column 6

Information on file with Shelby County Historical Society & Museum

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Ohio, Marriages, 1803-1900
Name: George H. Smith
Gender: Male
Spouse: Mary Marks
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 3 Mar 1853
County: Richland
State: Ohio

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: George H Smith
Age: 28
Birth Year: abt 1832
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Ohio
Home in 1860: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri
Post Office: Cherry Box
Household Members: Name Age
George Smith 50
Mary Ann Smith 47
George H Smith 28
Mary Smith 27
Lewis Smith 7
James Smith 5

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: George Smith
Age in 1870: 38
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Cherry Box
Household Members: Name Age
George Smith 56
Mary Smith 50
George Smith 38

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George H. Smith
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1880: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Smith
Father's name: George Smith
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's name: Mary Smith
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
George Smith 66
Mary Smith 60
George H. Smith 48
Mary Smith 45
Frank Smith 18
Jane Smith 14

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: George Smith
Age: 67
Birth Date: Sep 1832
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1900: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Smith
Marriage Year: 1854
Years Married: 46
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Groceryman
Household Members: Name Age
George Smith 67
Mary Smith 66