Background
Smith, Bridges was born on September 19, 1848 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Harvey and Mary Louisa (Reeves) Smith.
Smith, Bridges was born on September 19, 1848 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Harvey and Mary Louisa (Reeves) Smith.
Educated Bibb Company Academy, Macon, Georgia, and in printing offices.
In army of C.S.A., 1861-April 23, 1865. Detailed to manufacturer ammunition. City clerk of Macon 15 years, mayor 12 years.
Judge Juvenile Court. President Washington Memorial Library. Secretary and treasurer Price Free Library, Alexander Free School Board.
Odd Fellow, Knights of Pythias, Elk, Eagle, Red Manitoba Short story writer.
Married Annie S. Wade, 1868. Married second, Katrina Goelz, 1886.