Background
Smith, Robert Hays was born on January 13, 1877 in at Oakville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of of William and Charlotte Matilda (Gelvin) S.
Smith, Robert Hays was born on January 13, 1877 in at Oakville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of of William and Charlotte Matilda (Gelvin) S.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1898, Master of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, 1900.
1 son, (Francis) Nicol. Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1902, and began practice at Carlisle. Moved to Coalinga, California, 1903, and practiced until 1907.
President Bank of Coalinga, 1907-1910.
President Freehold Realty Company, Huntington Park Realty Company, Coalinga-Pacific Oil & Gas Company, Carson Patents Limited company Lieutenant colonel on staff of Governor James North. Gillett, 1906-1911. In charge of refugees of San Francisco fire, Golden Gate Park, 1906.
Trustee, incorporator, 1911, School of Law, Dickinson College.
Member California Petroleum Miners’ Association (an organizer. Clubs: Bohemian, Olympic (San Francisco).
Married Susan Nicol, of Stockton, California, June 24, 1908.