Background
Smithers, William West was born on May 5, 1864 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Henry and Mary J. (Reed) Smithers.
Smithers, William West was born on May 5, 1864 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Henry and Mary J. (Reed) Smithers.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Pennsylvania, 1887.
Practiced, Philadelphia, since 1887, special attention late years to Corporation, insurance, negligence, probate and international law.
The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.
Christians should read the Bible as part of a faith community, and try to put themselves into the story of God's dealings with humanity.
Member American Bar Association (chairman Company Law Bureau and. Clubs: University, Racquet.; Mason (K.T.).
Married Virginia Lyons, June 4, 1889 (died January 14, 1924). Married second, Anne C. McDonnell, May 18, 1929.