Background
Smith, W. Barry was born in Buffalo. Son of William Francis and Ethel Marie (Barrett) Smith.
Smith, W. Barry was born in Buffalo. Son of William Francis and Ethel Marie (Barrett) Smith.
Bachelor, St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, New York, 1959; Master of Arts, Catholic U. American, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Catholic U. American, 1969.
Professor of history, Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora, New York, 1968-1977; director continuing education, Roman Catholic Diocese Buffalo, 1975-1984; senior consultant, Physician International, Buffalo, 1984-1991; registrar, D'Youville College, Buffalo, since 1991. Visiting lecturer Canisius College, Buffalo, 1977-1984.
Member American History Association, American Catholic History Association, American Society Church History, Catholic Theological Society American, Canada Society Church History.
Married Barbara Ann McNamara, August 31, 1984. 1 child, Deirdre.