Frederick C. Smith, another member of the above-named firm, was born in Hanover (now incorporated with Prussia), Germany,
June 20, 1829. His parents were Conrad H. and Margaret (Velde) Smith. He was educated in the public schools of Germany, and came to this city in August, 1849, and afterwards became associated with the firm of T, & H. Smith & Co., manufacturers. On the 6th of May, 1855, he married Miss Louisa Grondenberg. Nine children were the fruits of this marriage, seven boys and two girls, as follows: Conrad, born Oct. 2, 1856, died Oct. 23, 1857; Fred. F., born Jan. 26, 1859; Conrad F., Aug. 29, 1861; Charlotte Louise, Oct. 1, 1863; A. Lincoln, Sept. 12, 1866; George A., March 8, 1869; Louis Teis, Aug. 13, 1871; Teis H., Dec. 30, 1874, and Maggie Centennella, Oct. 3, 1876. Mr. Smith became connected with the German M. E. Church in September, 1849. In polities he is a Republican. By untiring industry and strict attention to business he has been financially successful, and regards his coming to this country as a stepping stone to fortune, and is enthusiastic in expressing his gratitude to his adopted country.
June 20, 1829. His parents were Conrad H. and Margaret (Velde) Smith. He was educated in the public schools of Germany, and came to this city in August, 1849, and afterwards became associated with the firm of T, & H. Smith & Co., manufacturers. On the 6th of May, 1855, he married Miss Louisa Grondenberg. Nine children were the fruits of this marriage, seven boys and two girls, as follows: Conrad, born Oct. 2, 1856, died Oct. 23, 1857; Fred. F., born Jan. 26, 1859; Conrad F., Aug. 29, 1861; Charlotte Louise, Oct. 1, 1863; A. Lincoln, Sept. 12, 1866; George A., March 8, 1869; Louis Teis, Aug. 13, 1871; Teis H., Dec. 30, 1874, and Maggie Centennella, Oct. 3, 1876. Mr. Smith became connected with the German M. E. Church in September, 1849. In polities he is a Republican. By untiring industry and strict attention to business he has been financially successful, and regards his coming to this country as a stepping stone to fortune, and is enthusiastic in expressing his gratitude to his adopted country.
Frederick C. Smith, another member of the above-named firm, was born in Hanover (now incorporated with Prussia), Germany,
June 20, 1829. His parents were Conrad H. and Margaret (Velde) Smith. He was educated in the public schools of Germany, and came to this city in August, 1849, and afterwards became associated with the firm of T, & H. Smith & Co., manufacturers. On the 6th of May, 1855, he married Miss Louisa Grondenberg. Nine children were the fruits of this marriage, seven boys and two girls, as follows: Conrad, born Oct. 2, 1856, died Oct. 23, 1857; Fred. F., born Jan. 26, 1859; Conrad F., Aug. 29, 1861; Charlotte Louise, Oct. 1, 1863; A. Lincoln, Sept. 12, 1866; George A., March 8, 1869; Louis Teis, Aug. 13, 1871; Teis H., Dec. 30, 1874, and Maggie Centennella, Oct. 3, 1876. Mr. Smith became connected with the German M. E. Church in September, 1849. In polities he is a Republican. By untiring industry and strict attention to business he has been financially successful, and regards his coming to this country as a stepping stone to fortune, and is enthusiastic in expressing his gratitude to his adopted country.
June 20, 1829. His parents were Conrad H. and Margaret (Velde) Smith. He was educated in the public schools of Germany, and came to this city in August, 1849, and afterwards became associated with the firm of T, & H. Smith & Co., manufacturers. On the 6th of May, 1855, he married Miss Louisa Grondenberg. Nine children were the fruits of this marriage, seven boys and two girls, as follows: Conrad, born Oct. 2, 1856, died Oct. 23, 1857; Fred. F., born Jan. 26, 1859; Conrad F., Aug. 29, 1861; Charlotte Louise, Oct. 1, 1863; A. Lincoln, Sept. 12, 1866; George A., March 8, 1869; Louis Teis, Aug. 13, 1871; Teis H., Dec. 30, 1874, and Maggie Centennella, Oct. 3, 1876. Mr. Smith became connected with the German M. E. Church in September, 1849. In polities he is a Republican. By untiring industry and strict attention to business he has been financially successful, and regards his coming to this country as a stepping stone to fortune, and is enthusiastic in expressing his gratitude to his adopted country.
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