Isaac Smith
Isaac Smith is a sturdy blacksmith of New Martinsburg, and plies his trade diligently, year after year. He was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, January 28, 1822; he is a son of Anthony Smith, a native of New Jersey, who came to Ohio soon after it was admitted into the Union. Our subject learned his trade with William Gold, of Tarlton, Ohio, and on the 19th of April, 1846, he was married to Mary Smith, daughter of S. Smith of New Jersey. The fruits of this union were six children: Melissa J., Elizabeth Ellen, Ann Maria, Clara Adelia, Alice and Orpha. Previous to his residence in New Martinsburg he spent a number of years in Pickaway County, and seven years in Clinton County. He located in New Martinsburg in 1862, and has since then given his trade his principal attention.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County