Bios: ROSS SMITH, 20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens
  
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      ROSS SMITH,
  
  [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.
  
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  20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and
  Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing
  Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
  
  Updated: 23 Nov 2001