SAMUEL T. SMITH, a native of Knox county, Tenn., was born in that state in 1844, he being a son of John T. and Nancy (Goldstein) Smith, both of whom were natives of Tennessee. They came to Greene county in 1864, and settled in Linder township, where they resided two years, and then removed to Rockbridge township, both dying there, the former in Sept., 1866, and the latter in Feb., 1868. Samuel T. Smith preceded his parents in coming to Greene county, having come in Feb., 1862, resided in Linder township, six years, and then removed to section 2, Rockbridge township, where he now resides, and is the owner of 120 acres of fine land. In Nov., 1864, he enlisted in the 144th Ill. Inf., and was honorably discharged one year later. Samuel T. Smith and Patty Deins, a native of Leeds, Eng., were united in marriage in the year 1869. Their union has been blessed with three children - Nellie, Ralph and Maria. Mr. Smith is a member of the G.A.R., while his wife is a member of the Presbyterian church.