William Smith

Background

Smith, William was born in 1754 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Son of Doctor William Smith.

Education

Probably attended Aberdeen U.

Career

In Pennsylvania, Maryland., Rhode Island and Connecticut, 1785-1790. Rector Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island, 1790-1797. An organizer Diocese of Rhode Island.

Opened grammar school, New York City, 1800.

Principal Episcopal Academy, Cheshire, Connecticut, 1802-1806. Author several books including Churchman’s Choral Companion, 1809.

Office of Institutions of Ministers (written for Cinn. clergy, adopted by General Convention of Episcopal Church).

Achievements

• William Smith has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Magdalen Milne, several children.

Father:

Doctor William Smith. Smith

Spouse:

Magdalen Milne