City: Livingston
SMITH, Barton O., farmer, miller; born Davidson Co., N. C., March 9, 1873; Dutch-Welsh descent; son of George W. and Elizabeth (Huff) SMITH; received common school education; began his business career as farmer, later entered the mining and saw mill business; married Margaret V. DILLEN, April 6, 1899; member Knights and Ladies of Honor and M. W. A.; served as Protector in K. and L. of H., and Counsel of M. W. A.; Democrat; received appointment of rural letter carrier, which position he held four years and resigned on account of ill health; member of Progressive Christian church.
