Career
He kept a studio on Washington Street. Collaborators included William B. Annin (Annin & Smith, 1820s-1830s), Charles A. Knight and George H. Tappan (Smith, Knight & Tappan, ca1850s). Smith belonged to several civic and social groups in Boston, including the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, Boston Light Infantry, and the Freemasons.
"In the year 1819 he was initiated a Freemason in Columbian Lodge, and in 1826 became its master, holding the position, at intervals of time, for 7 years.
.. He was subsequently master of the Massachusetts Lodge, and deputy grand master in 1837-1839." He died December 18, 1878, in Boston. Engravings by Smith.