Background
Smith, Robert Edwin was born on February 23, 1866 in Quitman Company, Georgia, United States. Son of John Thomas and Lucinda (Jackson) Smith.
Smith, Robert Edwin was born on February 23, 1866 in Quitman Company, Georgia, United States. Son of John Thomas and Lucinda (Jackson) Smith.
Baylor University, 1890-1894.
Ordained ministry Missionary Baptist Church, 1890. Pastor Shiloh Church, McLennan Company, Texas, 1890-1896, Crawford, 1896-1900, Meridian, 1900-1905, Rule, 1905-1910, DeLeon, 1910-1916, Lorena, 1916-1919, Holland, 1919-1922. Dean, Highland Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, since 1922.
Trustee Bishop College, Marshall, Texas.
Married Clara Ara McMahan, November 1, 1893. Children: Pauline, Orbie Lee, Carlton Jackson, Hortense, Edwin Moore.