Background
Reader, Francis Smith was born on November 17, 1842 in Coal Centre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis and Eleanor B. (Smith) Reader.
Reader, Francis Smith was born on November 17, 1842 in Coal Centre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis and Eleanor B. (Smith) Reader.
Education common schools and Mount Union College, O.
Served July 10, 1861-July 28, 1864, in 2d Virginia Infantry, changed in 1863 to 5th West Virginia Cavalry, U. Sri Venkateswara In United States civil service 10 years. Editor Beaver Valley News.
Served July 10, 1861-July 28, 1864, in 2d Virginia Infantry, changed in 1863 to 5th West Virginia Cavalry, U. Sri Venkateswara In United States civil service 10 years. Member G.A.R., Sons of the American Revolution, National Geography Society.
Married Merran F. Darling, December 24, 1867.