Background
SMYTH, Charles Edward Owen was born on January 1, 1851 in Ferrybank, Company Kilkenny, Ireland. Son of Stephen Smytli of Ferrybank, and Emma Gay nor, granddaughter of William Lewys Owen of Egryn Abbey and Caerbelleran, Company Merioneth.
SMYTH, Charles Edward Owen was born on January 1, 1851 in Ferrybank, Company Kilkenny, Ireland. Son of Stephen Smytli of Ferrybank, and Emma Gay nor, granddaughter of William Lewys Owen of Egryn Abbey and Caerbelleran, Company Merioneth.
Studied at Erasmus Smith School, Dublin.
Entered the Public Service of South Australia, 1870. Professional Clerk Architect in Chief Department, 1878. Founder of the Adelaide Branch Royal Society of St. George, 1908. Imperial Service Order 1903; Superintendent of the Public Buildings of South Australia since 1880.
Field shooting.
Spouse 1889, Bessie Sanderson Laidlaw,daughter of late John Davidson of Galashiels, N.B.