Bio- Sawyers
SURNAMES: BILTON, SHORROCKS,

An enterprising, industrious horticulturist who is successful in his efforts to help advance the best interests in his community is Fred B. Smith, who was born in Yorkshire, England, in January, 1879, the son of John and Eliza (Bilton) Smith, both natives of England. The father made the first trip to America alone and then returned for his family and brought them back when Fred was only eleven years of age, locating at Saratoga, where they have been residing ever since.

Fred B. Smith attended the public schools of his district and received a fairly good education. His marriage united him with Miss Lucy Shorrocks, who was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Shorrocks. She attended the San Jose State Normal and taught for the three years following her graduation. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of three children, Doris E., Clifford F., and Kathleen Mae. John Smith is the owner of thirty-three acres of land and Fred Smith has the fourteen acres adjoining his father, and they are closely associated in the operation of their farms. The acreage is planted to prunes, apricots and cherries, and the trees are bearing splendidly. Politically, Mr. Smith is a stanch Republican. Fraternally, he is a member of the Odd Fellows lodge, and in religious faith, he and his family are active workers in the Congregational Church of Saratoga.

From Eugene T. Sawyers' History of Santa Clara County,California,  published by Historic Record Co. , 1922. page 1150

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