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History of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties, Michigan
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of
Its Prominent Men and Pioneers

Published by H. R. Page & Co., Chicago, IL, 1882

Transcribed by Linda Talbott

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Page 147
SMITH, John B.
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John B. Smith, farmer, Section 36, was born in Clinton, Macomb Co., Mich.,
November 28, 1842, and has resided in different portions of the state,
including Oakland, Lapeer, and Muskegon Counties.  He served his country
during the late war, enlisting in Muskegon in July, 1861, and was
discharged at Nashville, November 28, 1862, on account of being disabled
by the loss of a leg, at the battle of Murfreesboro, July 13, 1862.  He
received thirteen bullets between the knee and ankle, was taken prisoner
on the field, and paroled.  In the hospital, his leg was amputated just
below the knee.  He married, January 12, 1874, Mrs. Maria H. Rodgers, and
has three children -- Charley, Lora, and Verne.
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