Background
Smith, Asa Dodge was born on September 21, 1804 in Amherst, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Doctor Roger and Sally (Dodge) Smith.
Smith, Asa Dodge was born on September 21, 1804 in Amherst, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Doctor Roger and Sally (Dodge) Smith.
Graduate Dartmouth, 1830, And-over Theological Seminary, 1834.
Pastor, Brainerd Presbyterian Church, New York City, 1834-1863. Trustee Union Theological Seminary. Member controlling bds. of several Presbyterian societies.
President Dartmouth College (more than doubled student body, substantially increased scholarship funds, established Thayer School of Engineering and N.H. College of Agriculture, received large donations), 1863-1877. Author many sermons published as pamphlets, also magazine articles.
Member controlling bds. of several Presbyterian societies.
Married Sarah Ann Adams, November 9, 1836.