Background
SMITH, Henry Robert was born on December 30, 1843. Son of the Honourable Sir Henry Smith, Knight Bachelor, of Roselawn, Kingston, Canada.
SMITH, Henry Robert was born on December 30, 1843. Son of the Honourable Sir Henry Smith, Knight Bachelor, of Roselawn, Kingston, Canada.
Studied at Kingston Grammar School.
Entered Civil Service, 1859. Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms, 1872. Extra AD.C. to the Earl of Derby, Governor-General.
Served on Canadian Frontier, 1860 and 1870 (medal and 2 clasps). North-West Campaign, 1885 (despatches, medal). Was AD.C. to Lieutenant-General Sir E. Selby-Smyth, and Lieutenant-General Luard, Companion of the Bath.
Honourable Aide-de-camp to Earl of Minto, Governor-General, 1899-1903. Extra Aide-de-camp to Earl Grey, Governor-General. Imperial Service Order 1903; Justice of the Peace; Sergeant-at-Arms House of Commons. Ottawa, since 1892.
Clubs: Rideau, Canadian, Country, Ottawa; Frontenac, Kingston.
Spouse 1887, Mary Gurley, widow of Major Barrow, Royal Can.