Show ANN sn iroNS saimi mary ann simmons smith pioneer of 1855 observed her birthday anniversary wednesday july 18 she was honored at a family dinner given at the home ot of her son and daughter inlaw in tn law mr air and mrs archie smith mrs smith was born in brigmon brighton england july 18 1853 a daughter of george and nd mary ann ford she crossed the plains by ox team with her parents and arrived in salt lake valley in late september 1855 they moved to provo prove and lived there until 1861 at which time they moved and settled in morgan county she was married in the L D S salt lake endowment house in 1874 to benjamin F smith who died november 5 1930 mrs smith is reportedly the oldest person in morgan county is a member of mount joy camp D U P mother of 10 children seven of whom are living 22 grandchildren 64 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren she also has three sisters and two brothers living she remembers many interesting events of pioneer days that are entertaining to her many friends the community wishes her many many happy returns |