Background
Smith, Alexander Wyly was born on June 24, 1861 in Habersham Company, Georgia, United States. Son of Henry Lamar and Sarah Amelia (Wyly) Smith.
Smith, Alexander Wyly was born on June 24, 1861 in Habersham Company, Georgia, United States. Son of Henry Lamar and Sarah Amelia (Wyly) Smith.
Student of University of Georgia, through junior year, 1876-1878.
Admitted to Georgia bar, 1883, and began practice at Atlanta. Member Abbott & Smith, 1885-1892, Alexander West. and Victor L. Smith, 1892-1899, Smith, Hammond & Smith, since 1899. Special counsel to the director general of railroads, Washington, April 1, since 1920.
Member of standing committees on railroads, tariff and federal trade of Chamber Commerce United States of America Major, United States.R. Ordnance Division General manager Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta, 1895.
Married Ida Kendrick, September 10, 1885.