Background
Merle-Smith, Wilton was born on April 18, 1856 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Judge H. Boardman and Ellen (Hays) Smith.
Merle-Smith, Wilton was born on April 18, 1856 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Judge H. Boardman and Ellen (Hays) Smith.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton. 1877 (Doctor of Divinity, 1889). Graduate Auburn (New York) Theological Seminary, 1881.
Ordained Presbyterian ministry, June 16, 1881. Pastor, Cazenovia, New York, 1881-1884. Associate pastor First Church, Cleveland, 1884-1889.
Pastor Central Church, New York, 1889-1920.
President Presbyterian Board Home Missions. Home: New York, New New York
Married Zaidee Van Santvoord, November 19, 1885.