Background
Smith, James Howell was born on July 17, 1936 in Farmersville, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Howell and Rosa Linda (Gladden) Smith.
Smith, James Howell was born on July 17, 1936 in Farmersville, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Howell and Rosa Linda (Gladden) Smith.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1958. Master of Arts, Tulane University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1968.
Postdoctoral student, Howard University, 1969.
Faculty, Wake Forest U., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, since 1965; department chairman history, Wake Forest U., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1987-1995. Visiting faculty Texas Christian U., 1997-1998.
Active Big Brothers/Sisters of Forsyth County. North Carolina coordinator National History Day, Southeastern Association Pre-Law Advisors, since 1986.
Married Jeanette Marie Chapman, September 2, 1958. Children: Hilton Howell, Susan Marie Dotson-Smith.