Background
Smith, who resided in Sydling Street Nicholas in Dorset, was born in 1744.
Smith, who resided in Sydling Street Nicholas in Dorset, was born in 1744.
He was the son of Henry Smith of New Windsor and Mary, the daughter of John Hill. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London. He was made a baronet on 1 June 1774 and served as High Sheriff of Dorset in 1772.
Books from Smith"s library were sold in London in 1928.
Royal Society.