Served in the War of 1812 in Captain
Samuel Winthrow's Company, 137th Regiment of the Meadville Light Infantry commanded by General David
Mead. Stationed in Erie, PA as well as Buffalo and Black Rock, NY. Service Pension records S.O. 19445
and S.C. 19188. Awarded Bounty Land Wt. 96674-40-50 (40 acres) and Wt. 11259-120-55 (120
acres).
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Husband to Charlotte Friebebaugh Smith.
Children of George and Charlotte were: Robert, Mrs. Sarah (Sally) Fleek, John L., Charlotte, Mrs. Elizabeth
Bidwell, Mrs. Rebecca Cole, George (Paddy), Thomas Friedebaugh, Mrs. Eleanor Rust, Andrew J., Mrs. Mary C.
Cole, and Mrs. Candace Alexander
George Smith died 26 Dec 1886 and is buried
in Smith Cemetery in East Mead Township.
Research submitted by Wendell
Hayes
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