Fred Hugh Smith

As printed in 1909

FRED HUGH SMITH.

Fred Hugh Smith, treasurer of the George H. Paul Company, in which connection he sustains important relations to extensive real-estate operations, contributing in substantial measure to the development of the west, was born in Washington, Iowa, April 23, 1874. His parents were Andrew Graham and Anna Josephine (Peck) Smith. The father was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which was also the birthplace of the mother, who is now residing in Washington. They became the parents of five children, three daughters and two sons: Jennie, now the wife of John B. McCai-tney a traveling salesman living in Washington; Fred Hugh, of this review: Kate, a resident of Washington; Edward L., who is cashier of the State Bank of Kemmerer, Wyoming; and Gertrude, a teacher in the Washington public schools.

Fred Hugh Smith is indebted to the public school system of his native city for the educational privileges which he enjoyed and which qualified him

HISTORY ol- W ASIIIXCTOX COUNTY 159 for life's practical ami responsible duties. lie left school at the age of fifteen years, having graduated with the class of 1890, and made his initial step in the business world in the Western Union Telegraph office in this city, learning the business. He was with the Rock Island and also with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company as operator for five years, at the end of which time he accepted a clerical position in the Washington National Bank, serving in that capacity until October, 1908. In the meantime he had been promoted to the position of assistant cashier. In 1908 he entered the real-estate firm <if the George H. Paul Company, incorporated, as treasurer, and is still holding that position. As the manager of its financial interests he displays marked ability and executive force and is regarded as one of the foremost representatives of real-estate dealing in this part of the country. He possesses strong and determined purpose, enabling him to carefully execute well defined plans.

In December, 1895, - Smith was united in marriage to Miss Bertha M. Simmons, who was born in the state of New York in 1875 'i"' s a daughter of Charles R. and jeannette (Smith) Simmons. Her father was a railroad engineer and died in 1896, but the mother still survives and is now living with Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Two children have been born unto this marriage: Katherine Jeannette, who was„born August 11, 1898; and Charles Maurice, born June 30, igoC'"!Jie jjarents are members of the Presbyterian church and Mr: 'JJHth'-a'isQ. belongs to the Masonic fraternity and to the Knights of Pythiaslodge: being an exemplary representative of those organizations. His p61itical allegiance is given to the republican party and he served as city treasurer of Washington for five years but otherwise has nrit held office nor has he-desired political preferment. He is never remiss in his duties of citizenship and has given substantial aid and cooperation to many movements for the public good but rather than hold office he prefers to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs and his ability and enterprise have carried him into important relations and gained for him a place among the leading men of the community.

As printed in History of Washington County, Iowa from the first white settlements to 1908. Also biographical sketches of some prominent citizens of the county (1909). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.