Smith Hull was born in Virginia in 1817. In 1829, Smith Hull, with his parents settled in Barry Township on Section 19. He was married to Elizabeth McAten in 1840. She was born in Clark County, Ky., May 22, 1817, and came to Pike County in 1828 with her parents who were early pioneers. Before his marriage, Mr. Hull built a hewed log house in Barry Township on Section 7, where he took up his abode immediately after his marriage. He placed the land of this farm under excellent cultivation and from time to time erected new buildings. In 1876 he removed to Kinderhook where he erected the residence in which his granddaughter, Mrs. J. P. Larimore now lives.

To Mr. and Mrs. Hull were born four children, two living to maturity. Vianna, who always lived at home, died Feb. 6, 1907, at the age of 60 years. Sarah, who became the wife of Dr. M. B. Penick, died June 17, 1931. Mr. Hull was a man of sterling character and possessed a keen judgement and business ability. He served as Supervisor of Kinderhook more than ten years and never missed a meeting of the board. He served as school trustee 3 years, and 7 years as school director in Barry Township and was a member of the school board when free schools were inaugurated. He was a Mason and a staunch Democrat, having cast his first vote for Mr. Van Buren. He and his wife were devout members of the M. E. Church, Mrs. Hull having joined the church in 1839 and Mr. Hull at an early age. They lived a long and devoted Christian life. Mrs. Hull died on Apr. 7, 1912

World Connect/Website of Kenneth M. Lakey from the Kinderhook Centenial Issue (Souvenier) 1836-1936