Background
Smith, William Skeldon Adamson was born on June 16, 1860 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of William and Jane (Mitchell) Smith.
Smith, William Skeldon Adamson was born on June 16, 1860 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of William and Jane (Mitchell) Smith.
Student in public schools.
Apprentice at sea, at 14, and at 23 was commander in British merchant marine. Came to the United States, 1897, and engaged in farming in Iowa. Expert in farm practice unites states department of Agriculture, 1914-1916.
Member Federal Farm Loan Board, 1916-1922.
Mason.
Married Zelma Farwell, October 22, 1895. Children: Stuart F., R. Graeme.