Mack Ferrin "MF" Smith

Mack Ferrin Smith was the son of Catherine and Harry McFerrin Smith, and was born in the Rose Hill area of Montgomery County.

He enlisted in the Confederate Army, and served as Sergeant in the 14th Tennessee Infantry. In 1863, he was wounded and taken prisoner at Gettysburg, back when getting shot usually meant death. Nevertheless, he survived and was furloughed, and was later paroled and then pardoned.

On 10 Oct 1872, he married (1) Elizabeth Martha "Mattie" Brodie (1846-1890), and their children were Eddie Henry, Lula, Emma Catherine, George Walter, Gus Henry, Mary Oldham, William Cleveland, Bettie Bell, and Charlie Louie.

On 6 Sep 1891, he Married (2) Blanche Payne (1858-1943), and their children were Amber Leona, Allen Payne, Harry Manley, Mack Ferrin, and Lurton Edward.

He died near Modoc in Montgomery County and was buried in the family cemetery.

Larry is Mack's Great-Grandson