Background
Smith, Edward B. was born on September 23, 1861 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Albert H. and Emily (Kaighn) Smith.
Smith, Edward B. was born on September 23, 1861 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Albert H. and Emily (Kaighn) Smith.
Educated William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, and University of Pennsylvania, class of 1882.
In banking business, Philadelphia, since 1886. Organized, 1892, and head of Edward B. Smith & Company, bankers, since 1892. Director Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, Lehigh Valley Transit Company, Girard Fire Insurance Company, etc.
Member of the board of directors City Trusts, Philadelphia, since 1906. Served in 1st Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry, 1882-1889.
Married Laura Howell Jenks, April.