Background
Smith, Bolton was born on July 25, 1861 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Francis and Sarah (Bolton) Smith.
social leader investment banker
Smith, Bolton was born on July 25, 1861 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Francis and Sarah (Bolton) Smith.
Student, Dresden, Germany, 2 years. Graduate Collège de Genève, Switzerland, 1878. Bachelor of Laws, Central Law School, Indianapolis, 1882.
Post-graduate work in law, summer, University of Virginia.
Investment banking business, Memphis, 1885-1932 (retired). Vice president National Council Boy Scouts of America. Chairman advisory commission on interracial activities, and member Executive Committee Board of Trustees of George Peabody College for Teachers.
Trustee Brookings Institution (Washington, District of Columbia).
Mason.
Married Grace Carlile, June 20, 1889. Children: Louise Bolton-Smith (deceased), Carlile Bolton-Smith.