Robert Smith was a native of Vermont, and came to Prophetstown in 1837, locating a claim near Jefferson Corners, upon which he settled in 1838. He met with the same fate as Stephen Crook, while returning from Dixon’s ferry in November, 1838. Mr. Smith married Miss Christina Lee. They had two children: Richard, living Tampico, and Lucy, living in Vermont.
Bent & Wilson History of Whiteside County
