Jehu Vinson Smith Collection

Jehu Vinson Smith was born on July 6, 1890 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. He graduated from Prairie View Normal School. In 1915, he married Lenora A. Jones, and the couple had three children—Charles Atherton, Jehu Vinson Jr., and Theodora. In 1920, he lived in Brazoria County and worked as a farmer on his own account. By 1930, he lived in McLennan County and worked as a Cooperative Extension agent in McLennan County. He served as a Cooperative Extension Service agent in Waco, McLennan County, Texas from 1946-1953. He died in Austin, Texas on September 27, 1967, and his remains were carried back to Waco Cemetery for burial. You can also visit the PVAMU Faculty & Administrators Finding Aid PV Panther Project website https://pvpantherproject.com/project/jehu-vinson-smith-papers/