George A. Smith born in Vigo Co. IN abt 1831to John Smith and Margaret Kennedy.

He married Mary Ann Bolton in Vigo Co. 12 Nov 1852. She was born 12 Mar 1836 in, IN to Phillip and Sarah Bolton.

They moved to Ottumwa, Coffey Co., KS about 1859. He was a blacksmith by trade and served in the Civil War.He died in Ottumwa on 9 Oct 1887.