Background
Smith, Gerald Wayne was born on December 15, 1920 in Nutter Fort, West Virginia, United States. Son of Gerald Newton and Eva Ruth (Musser) Smith.
Smith, Gerald Wayne was born on December 15, 1920 in Nutter Fort, West Virginia, United States. Son of Gerald Newton and Eva Ruth (Musser) Smith.
AB, Salem College, 1941. A.M., West Virginia University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, 1954.
Instructor history Marshall University, 1950-1951, 52-54, West Virginia University, 1951-1952. From assistant professor to professor history Fairmont (West Virginia) State College, 1954-1963. Academy dean Waynesburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1963-1985.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member American History Association, West Virginia History Association (president 1960-1961), West Virginia History Society (president 1961-1962), Organization American Historians, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta. Clubs: Mason, Rotarian (president Waynesburg 1967-1968).
Children from previous marriage: Gerald Wayne, Lawrence Alan, Judith Elaine. Married Patricia Ann Williamson, August 24, 1952. Children: Leslie Diane, Donald Harold, Margaret Annual.