President and general manager Wolverine Manufacturing Co.; born, Detroit, Dec. 13, 1863; son of Bradford and Lucia (Weston) Smith; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 11, 1886, Nanette Sackrider. Began active career as clerk in accounting department of the Michigan Central R.R., continuing until 21 years of age; then spent one year in employ of a local furniture company; organized the Wolverine Manufacturing Co., 1887, with a capital of $10,000, employing twelve men, and has been at head of company since its organization. Company now employs over 600 men, has a capital of $600,000, and has the largest factory if its kind in the world (manufactures furniture-parlor and library tables a specialty). Member Board of Estimates, Detroit, 1894-98; chairman Michigan Commission St. Louis Exposition, 1903. Member Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason, Knight Templar. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club (Detroit); Lambs’ Club (New York City). Recreation: Country life. Office: 12th and Grand Trunk Ry. Residence: Addison Hotel.
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Vice president Wolverine Manufacturing Co.; born, Detroit, June 10,1865; son of Bradford and Lucia (Weston) Smith; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married at Cleveland, O., 1901, Jean Tarbell. has been engaged in manufacture of furniture for twenty years; vice president and sales manager Wolverine Manufacturing Co. since 1897, and vice president Cadillac Cabinet Co., both of Detroit. Republican as to politics. Presbyterian in church affiliation. Mason, Knight Templar. Club: Detroit Golf. Office: 12th and Stanley Avs. Residence: 94 Hazelwood Av.
The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis Copyright, 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis