| Hiram Smith was born in Essex Co. N.Y.
Jan 23, 1816. At the age of fourteen he "bound" himself to an apprenticeship
of nearly seven years, learning the trade of machinist and moulder.
He was employed at various points in New York State until 1846 when he
removed to Norwalk, making the journey from Dunkirk N.Y. to Milan Ohio
by boat. Until 1850, he was employed at making
threshing machines in the old building now known as the Empire Building, Norwalk. Then followed two years with the Michigan Central Railway at Detroit. In 1853, he became connected with the Toldeo, Norwalk, and Cleveland RR. For thirty-six years he was employed by that line, and during that time making many valuable improvements in mechanical devices. He now lives in retirement in Norwalk. |
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