Daniel Herb Smith was the son of John Schneider Smith and Judith Herb.
He married Susanna Derr in 1870 in Barry Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA.
Daniel was buried 19 Nov 1910.
NOTE: Some information was obtained from his Pennsylvania Death Certificate (#110321).
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Biography, Adolf W. Schalck & Hon. David C. Henning, State Historical Association, 1907, "History of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania", pp. 456-457
Excerpt from "Biographies..."
Smith, Daniel H., a merchant and dealer in farm implements at Haas, Pa., was born in Eldred township, Schuylkill county, Oct. 9, 1850, a son of John S. and Judith (Herb) Smith, the father being a mechanic in Haas during all of his mature years. He was a master at his trade of blacksmithing and was able to design and make anything within the sphere of his business. The paternal grandfather of Daniel H. Smith was also named John Smith and was among the pioneer carpenters and boat builders of Pottsville. He located in Eldred township in an early day and both he and his son John S. were identified with the development of that township, contributing their share toward its material growth and prosperity. They owned farms which they tilled in connection with their mechanical work. John S. Smith was a Republican in political preferences, and a member of the Church of God. Daniel H. Smith is the eldest of ten children born to his parents, the others being Charles, of Ashland, Pa.; William, in Eldred township; Felix, deceased; John, a farmer in Eldred township; Mary, of Mount Carmel; Catherine, deceased; Lizzie, of Tower City, Pa.; Sarah, wife of William Beisel of Shamokin, Pa., and Lewis, deceased. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools and at the age of nineteen started on his business career independent of home counsels or restrictions. He married Miss Susanna Derr, of Fountain Springs, Pa., and they have four children living, the youngest of the family, John, having died at the age of four years. The eldest is Emma, now the wife of James Knerr, of Eldred township; Jane is married to E. W. Brosius, also of Eldred township; Cyrus, a blacksmith by occupation, married Clara Hepler and resides at his parental home; Dirzah became the wife of William Treon and resides at Locust Dale, Pa. Mr. Smith served an apprenticeship to the blacksmith's trade during his youth, and worked at that business for thirty-four years. He owns a farm which he conducts in connection with his mercantile business at Haas. This includes a full line of staple and fancy groceries, drugs, confectionery, tobacco and cigars, farm implements, etc. He has been assessor of Eldred township for fifteen years; served twelve years as a member of the township school board; has been local agent of the North Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company for twenty years; and has been postmaster at Haas for twenty-one years. He is a man thoroughly well read, and a leader in the councils of Republicanism. His friends are legion, and his acquaintance extends to the remotest corners of the county.
He married Susanna Derr in 1870 in Barry Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA.
Daniel was buried 19 Nov 1910.
NOTE: Some information was obtained from his Pennsylvania Death Certificate (#110321).
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Biography, Adolf W. Schalck & Hon. David C. Henning, State Historical Association, 1907, "History of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania", pp. 456-457
Excerpt from "Biographies..."
Smith, Daniel H., a merchant and dealer in farm implements at Haas, Pa., was born in Eldred township, Schuylkill county, Oct. 9, 1850, a son of John S. and Judith (Herb) Smith, the father being a mechanic in Haas during all of his mature years. He was a master at his trade of blacksmithing and was able to design and make anything within the sphere of his business. The paternal grandfather of Daniel H. Smith was also named John Smith and was among the pioneer carpenters and boat builders of Pottsville. He located in Eldred township in an early day and both he and his son John S. were identified with the development of that township, contributing their share toward its material growth and prosperity. They owned farms which they tilled in connection with their mechanical work. John S. Smith was a Republican in political preferences, and a member of the Church of God. Daniel H. Smith is the eldest of ten children born to his parents, the others being Charles, of Ashland, Pa.; William, in Eldred township; Felix, deceased; John, a farmer in Eldred township; Mary, of Mount Carmel; Catherine, deceased; Lizzie, of Tower City, Pa.; Sarah, wife of William Beisel of Shamokin, Pa., and Lewis, deceased. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools and at the age of nineteen started on his business career independent of home counsels or restrictions. He married Miss Susanna Derr, of Fountain Springs, Pa., and they have four children living, the youngest of the family, John, having died at the age of four years. The eldest is Emma, now the wife of James Knerr, of Eldred township; Jane is married to E. W. Brosius, also of Eldred township; Cyrus, a blacksmith by occupation, married Clara Hepler and resides at his parental home; Dirzah became the wife of William Treon and resides at Locust Dale, Pa. Mr. Smith served an apprenticeship to the blacksmith's trade during his youth, and worked at that business for thirty-four years. He owns a farm which he conducts in connection with his mercantile business at Haas. This includes a full line of staple and fancy groceries, drugs, confectionery, tobacco and cigars, farm implements, etc. He has been assessor of Eldred township for fifteen years; served twelve years as a member of the township school board; has been local agent of the North Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company for twenty years; and has been postmaster at Haas for twenty-one years. He is a man thoroughly well read, and a leader in the councils of Republicanism. His friends are legion, and his acquaintance extends to the remotest corners of the county.
Daniel Herb Smith was the son of John Schneider Smith and Judith Herb.
He married Susanna Derr in 1870 in Barry Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA.
Daniel was buried 19 Nov 1910.
NOTE: Some information was obtained from his Pennsylvania Death Certificate (#110321).
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Biography, Adolf W. Schalck & Hon. David C. Henning, State Historical Association, 1907, "History of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania", pp. 456-457
Excerpt from "Biographies..."
Smith, Daniel H., a merchant and dealer in farm implements at Haas, Pa., was born in Eldred township, Schuylkill county, Oct. 9, 1850, a son of John S. and Judith (Herb) Smith, the father being a mechanic in Haas during all of his mature years. He was a master at his trade of blacksmithing and was able to design and make anything within the sphere of his business. The paternal grandfather of Daniel H. Smith was also named John Smith and was among the pioneer carpenters and boat builders of Pottsville. He located in Eldred township in an early day and both he and his son John S. were identified with the development of that township, contributing their share toward its material growth and prosperity. They owned farms which they tilled in connection with their mechanical work. John S. Smith was a Republican in political preferences, and a member of the Church of God. Daniel H. Smith is the eldest of ten children born to his parents, the others being Charles, of Ashland, Pa.; William, in Eldred township; Felix, deceased; John, a farmer in Eldred township; Mary, of Mount Carmel; Catherine, deceased; Lizzie, of Tower City, Pa.; Sarah, wife of William Beisel of Shamokin, Pa., and Lewis, deceased. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools and at the age of nineteen started on his business career independent of home counsels or restrictions. He married Miss Susanna Derr, of Fountain Springs, Pa., and they have four children living, the youngest of the family, John, having died at the age of four years. The eldest is Emma, now the wife of James Knerr, of Eldred township; Jane is married to E. W. Brosius, also of Eldred township; Cyrus, a blacksmith by occupation, married Clara Hepler and resides at his parental home; Dirzah became the wife of William Treon and resides at Locust Dale, Pa. Mr. Smith served an apprenticeship to the blacksmith's trade during his youth, and worked at that business for thirty-four years. He owns a farm which he conducts in connection with his mercantile business at Haas. This includes a full line of staple and fancy groceries, drugs, confectionery, tobacco and cigars, farm implements, etc. He has been assessor of Eldred township for fifteen years; served twelve years as a member of the township school board; has been local agent of the North Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company for twenty years; and has been postmaster at Haas for twenty-one years. He is a man thoroughly well read, and a leader in the councils of Republicanism. His friends are legion, and his acquaintance extends to the remotest corners of the county.
He married Susanna Derr in 1870 in Barry Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA.
Daniel was buried 19 Nov 1910.
NOTE: Some information was obtained from his Pennsylvania Death Certificate (#110321).
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Biography, Adolf W. Schalck & Hon. David C. Henning, State Historical Association, 1907, "History of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania", pp. 456-457
Excerpt from "Biographies..."
Smith, Daniel H., a merchant and dealer in farm implements at Haas, Pa., was born in Eldred township, Schuylkill county, Oct. 9, 1850, a son of John S. and Judith (Herb) Smith, the father being a mechanic in Haas during all of his mature years. He was a master at his trade of blacksmithing and was able to design and make anything within the sphere of his business. The paternal grandfather of Daniel H. Smith was also named John Smith and was among the pioneer carpenters and boat builders of Pottsville. He located in Eldred township in an early day and both he and his son John S. were identified with the development of that township, contributing their share toward its material growth and prosperity. They owned farms which they tilled in connection with their mechanical work. John S. Smith was a Republican in political preferences, and a member of the Church of God. Daniel H. Smith is the eldest of ten children born to his parents, the others being Charles, of Ashland, Pa.; William, in Eldred township; Felix, deceased; John, a farmer in Eldred township; Mary, of Mount Carmel; Catherine, deceased; Lizzie, of Tower City, Pa.; Sarah, wife of William Beisel of Shamokin, Pa., and Lewis, deceased. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools and at the age of nineteen started on his business career independent of home counsels or restrictions. He married Miss Susanna Derr, of Fountain Springs, Pa., and they have four children living, the youngest of the family, John, having died at the age of four years. The eldest is Emma, now the wife of James Knerr, of Eldred township; Jane is married to E. W. Brosius, also of Eldred township; Cyrus, a blacksmith by occupation, married Clara Hepler and resides at his parental home; Dirzah became the wife of William Treon and resides at Locust Dale, Pa. Mr. Smith served an apprenticeship to the blacksmith's trade during his youth, and worked at that business for thirty-four years. He owns a farm which he conducts in connection with his mercantile business at Haas. This includes a full line of staple and fancy groceries, drugs, confectionery, tobacco and cigars, farm implements, etc. He has been assessor of Eldred township for fifteen years; served twelve years as a member of the township school board; has been local agent of the North Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company for twenty years; and has been postmaster at Haas for twenty-one years. He is a man thoroughly well read, and a leader in the councils of Republicanism. His friends are legion, and his acquaintance extends to the remotest corners of the county.
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