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Mennonite Archives of OntarioConrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Dates of creation: 1918
Physical description: 1 cm of textual material
Biographical sketch: Joseph Smith was born 26 March 1897 to Jacob Smith (1870-1945) and Ella Lehman Smith (1872-1970). In 1918, he was assigned to basic training due to an administrative error. Preacher Thomas Reesor advocated on his behalf, and he was later released. On 26 March 1921 he married Sarah Reesor (2 August 1895-25 October 1998). They had five children. Joseph farmed in Scarborough Township in York County and retired in 1975 to Listowel, Ontario.
Custodial history: Donated to the Mennonite Archives of Ontario in 2007 except as noted below.
Scope and content: The fonds consists of:
Generally 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. An appointment in advance is recommended.
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Conrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G6
519-885-0220
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Conrad Grebel University College is situated on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron (Neutral), Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Read Grebel's full territorial acknowledgement.