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WILLIAM SMITH
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WILLIAM SMITH, of Harrison, Hudson County, N. J., was born of
Scotch parentage and ancestry in Paisley, Scotland, October 10, 1858, and
there received a thorough public school education. the parents were also
of Scotch birth, and endowed with sterling qualities and sturdy characteristics.
His father, William Smith, Sr., died in that country, and in 1882 Mr.
Smith came to America with his mother, Ellen (Robinson) Smith, settling
in Harrison, N. J., where he has since resided. After completing his studies in the public schools of Paisley Mr. Smith learned the roofing business in all its branches, and on coming to Harrison engaged in it for himself, and during the past twenty years he has achieved marked success and a high reputation. He is one of the best known roofers in Hudson County. Thorough, prompt, and honest, uniting great energy to acknowledged ability, he has built up an extensive business and won the confidence of the entire community. Much of the important roofing work in Harrison and vicinity is the result of his efforts and skill. Mr. Smith is a Republican of the independent type, believing in honest government for the masses and in voting, especially in local elections, for the best candidates. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Presbyterian Church, and a public spirited, patriotic, and enterprising citizen. He married Miss Grace Green and has six children : William, Jr., Peter, David, James, John, and Maggie.
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