Background
Smith, James B. was born on December 18, 1845. Son of late James Smith, of Benvue, Dowanliill, Glasgow.
Smith, James B. was born on December 18, 1845. Son of late James Smith, of Benvue, Dowanliill, Glasgow.
Dollar Academy; Andersonian University, Glasgow.
Ironfounder with his father until 1888. Retired from active business and became ardent supporter of Liberal cause in politics and of Sir Hy. Campbell-Bannerman.; President, Liberal Association of Stirling Burgh since 1890.
Justice of the Peace and County Councillor, Stirlingshire. Retired Manufacturer.
Clubs: National Liberal. Liberal, Glasgow; Scottish Liberal, Edinburgh.
Spouse 1872, Annie Oliver Wilson, of Coldstream.