Background
Smith, Owen Lun West was born on May 18, 1851 in at Giddensville, Sampson Company, North Carolina, United States. Son of Ollen and Maria (Hicks) Smith.
Smith, Owen Lun West was born on May 18, 1851 in at Giddensville, Sampson Company, North Carolina, United States. Son of Ollen and Maria (Hicks) Smith.
Education common schools North Carolina and University S. C., 1874-1876. Studied law, same; (D. D., Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1898).
2d, Beaufort, North Carolina, November 29, 1892, Adora E. Oden, Commenced to teach school March, 1871. Magistrate S. C., 1873-1874. Minister resident and consul-general United States to Liberia, February 11, 1898-1902.
In ministry African M. E. Zion Church since February, 1881.
Married 1st, Whiteville, North Carolina, April 9, 1878, Lucy A. Jackson (died July 6, 1891).