Background
Smith, Solomon Byron was born on April 20, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Solomon Albert and Fredrika (Shumway) Smith.
Smith, Solomon Byron was born on April 20, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Solomon Albert and Fredrika (Shumway) Smith.
Graduate, Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 1924; AB, Yale, 1928.
With, Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1928-1970; successively clerk, assistant cashier, assistant secretary, 2d vice president, vice president, Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1928-1949; executive vice president, Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1949-1957; vice chairman, Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1957-1963; chairman of the executive committee, Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1963-1970; board directors, Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1970-1986. Board directors Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Trustee John Crerar Library., Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital. Honorary trustee Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Treasurer Glenwood School for Boys.
Trustee James C. King Home, Yale University Art Gallery Associates. Treasurer Chicago Sunday Evening Club, Protestant Foundation Greater Chicago. Governor member Art Institute Chicago.
Life member Museum Contemporary Art, Chicago History Society. Member River Club, Brook Club (New York City), Yale Club, Racquet Club, University Club, Chicago Club, Casino Club, Onwentsia Club, Old Elm Club, Shoreacres Club (Lake Bluff, Illinois).
Married Barbara Neff, May 14, 1932 (deceased 1977). Children: Wendy Byron and Solomon Albert World War II.