Biographical Sketch of William L. Smith, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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The subject of the following sketch is a native of Bourbon county, Ky.,
and at the age of six years came with his parents to Lafayette county,
where he has resided ever since, engaged in farming since arriving at
his majority.  April 18, 1867, he married Miss Mary, daughter of John
Young, and grand daughter of Col. James Young, of Lafayette county. 
They have five children living: James Y., George R., Stoddard F., 
Upton B. and William.  Mr. Smith is a member of the Christian Church,
and Mrs. Smith of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  In 1862 Mr.
Smith enlisted in the confederate service, Capt. Wither's company,
Col. Elliott's regiment.  He served four months and was in the battle
of Lexington.  He has a good record as a soldier, and stands high in
the esteem of his fellows.  Postoffice Mayview.

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