Genesee County MI Archives Biographies.....Smith, Margaret McGouin 1822 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

MRS. MARGARET SMITH, an aged and venerated resident of Grand Blanc Township,
Genesee County, is a native of the North of Ireland and was born March 21, 1822,
her parents being Alexander and Esther (Blake) McGouin. Mrs. Esther McGouin's
ancestors were of Scotch blood and both she and her husband died when the
daughter was quite young, so that the latter was reared by an aunt and received
the ordinary education which could be obtained in the national schools.

  When a young woman Mrs. Smith came with friends to America and resided in
Canada for a time and then came to Genesee County, this State, arriving here
more than thirty years ago. Here she was joined in marriage with Robert R.
Smith, who was of English birth and emigrated to this country when a young man.
Previous, however, to her marriage with this gentleman she had been the wife of
Robert Blake, and by him had one son, Robert, who is at home with his mother.

  After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Smith resided in Mundy Township, this
county, for many years, and finally came to the farm where the widow now
resides. The death of Mr. Smith occurred March 14, 1888. The high respect in
which his family is held shows clearly the just esteem in which he was regarded
in life and his many friends unite in speaking of him in the highest terms. His
political views brought him into line with the Republican party and in his
religious convictions he was a Presbyterian. His prosperity and the handsome
property which he attained were the direct results of his own efforts and energy.

  Mrs. Smith  resides upon the home farm which comprises some two hundred acres
of excellent land, one hundred and twenty of which are located in Mundy
Township. She, like her husband, is a member of the Presbyterian Church and
enjoys the esteem and good will of all who know her. Her many friends throughout
Grand Blanc Township wish for her that she may still enjoy the return of many
summers, and we take great pleasure in presenting on another page the portrait
of her late husband.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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