Background
Smyth, James Adger was born on June 8, 1838 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Review Thomas and Margaret M. (Adger) Smyth.
Smyth, James Adger was born on June 8, 1838 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Review Thomas and Margaret M. (Adger) Smyth.
Brother of Augustine Thomas and Ellison Adger South. Bachelor of Arts, College of Charleston (1st honor), 1858.
Father of Ellison Adger South. Merchant, since 1859. Volunteer C.S.A., April, 1861. Member State and Company Democratic Executive committees, 1876.
Alderman, 1877-1895.
Mayor of Charleston, 1895-1903. Retired 1903. President Cotton Exchange, 1889-1894. President Chamber of Commerce, 1903-1910.
Grand Master 3 years, Grand High Priest 2 years.
Member State and Company Democratic Executive committees, 1876.
Married Annie R. Briggs, March 14, 1860 (died 1901). Married second, Ella Calvert Campbell, November 17, 1903.