Background
He was born at Dundrum, the son of William Smyth and Mary Dewdall.
He was born at Dundrum, the son of William Smyth and Mary Dewdall.
He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.
He became vice-chancellor of Trinity College in 1714. A former Dean of Emly, Smith was nominated Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe on 15 November 1695 and consecrated on 8 December 1695. He died on 4 May 1725.
Smyth married Dorothea, daughter of Ulysses Burgh.
The seventh son was George Smyth, and the eighth Arthur Smyth.