Bio: Smith, Christopher F.
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---Source: 1881 History of Northern Wisconsin, pg. 217.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF CHRISTOPHER F. SMITH

CHRISTOPHER F. SMITH, grocer, Chippewa Falls, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Dec. 26, 1842. Came to Tioga, Tioga Co., Pa., in August, 1854; lived there about nine years, then resided for seven years at Williamsport, in the same State; from there he came to Chippewa Falls in April, 1870. He was for two years employed as sawyer in the Lumber Company's mill, then was assistant foreman of their yards two years, and was manager of the yards two years; then engaged in grocery business for himself He has been Alderman of First Ward. Mr. Smith is one of the directors of the First National Bank. He was married at Lock Haven, Pa., July 4, 1866, to Mary A. Schaffer, a native of Pennsylvania. They have four children—Edward R., Carrie L., Annie and Pearl M.