Francis W. Smith was born near Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio January 28, 1833, and died at Liberty Center, Ohio, May 14th, 1911, aged 78 years, 3 months and 16 days.

When but three months old his parents moved to Wood County, Ohio, and there he spent his boyhood days.

In 1861 when the call came for volunteers, he offered his services and enlisted in company D, 68th Regiment O.V.I, and served three years. After the war he returned to Henry County, where he resided until his death. He leaves a wife, three daughters, two sons and 10 grandchildren.

The funeral took place at the residence on Tuesday, May 16th, at 1:30 p.m. under the auspices of G.A.R. post, Rev. Albright officiating. Interment in Youngs Cemetery.