[p. 669] owner of what was formerly known as the old Smith homestead, a tract of 109 fertile acres, favorably situated in Perry Township, is one of the reliable citizens and substantial farmers of this section. He was born on his present farm, November 2, 1859, and is a son of James and Rose (Morrison) Smith.
James Smith, father of Ross, was born in Ireland and was twelve years of age when he accompanied his parents to America. He assisted in constructing the old Beaver Canal, but later acquired much land and for many years was a large farmer and stockraiser. He married Rose Morrison, who was a daughter of William Morrison, a former justice of the peace, in Perry Township, and they had eight children, Ross being the fourth in order of birth.
Mr. Smith obtained his education in the country schools near his home and later took over the management of the home farm, which he inherited when his father died. He carries on general farming and dairying, keeping about twelve cows for the latter industry.
Mr. Smith married Jane Wilson who is a daughter of Francis Wilson, who was formerly a well-known farmer of Beaver County. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two children, Mary Isabella and Francis Sharp James. The family belong to the United Presbyterian Church at Wurtemburg. In politics Mr. Smith is a sound Republican and he has served in the office of Inspector of Elections.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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