Background
SMITH, Robert Cooper was born in 1859 in Montreal. Son of Robert Smith.
SMITH, Robert Cooper was born in 1859 in Montreal. Son of Robert Smith.
Studied at Montreal High School. M*Gill University.
Called to Bar, 1882; Queen’s Counsel 1897. Ex-Batonnier of the Bar. Practising as senior member of legal firm of Smith, Markey, Skinner, Pugsley and Hyde.
Professor of Commercial Law, M‘Gill University, Montreal, since 1899. King’s Counsel.
Clubs: St. James, Forest and Stream, Mount Royal, University, Royal St. Lawrence Yacht (Commodore), Montreal; Quebec Garrison, Quebec; Rideau, Ottawa.
Spouse 1890, Charlotte Florence Elizabeth, daughter of Milton Pennington.