Background
Smith, William Francis was born on February 24, 1904 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Stephan and Ann Elizabeth (Owens) Smith.
Smith, William Francis was born on February 24, 1904 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Stephan and Ann Elizabeth (Owens) Smith.
Graduate in Pharmacy, Columbia University, 1922. Bachelor of Laws, New Jersey Law School, 1929.
Admitted to New Jersey bar, 1930. In general practice of law, 1930-1941. Instructor New Jersey Law School, 1930-1935.
Assistant United State Attorneys, 1934-1940, United State Attorneys, 1940-1941.
Judge The United States of America District Court since 1941, judge The United States of America Court of Appeals, 1961-1968.
Member Federal, New Jersey bar associations.
Married Marie Cathers, August 29, 1935. Children: William Francis, James Bayard.