Smith, James William, 1810-1887

Dates:
Birth 1810
Death 1887

Biographical notes:

Dr. James William Smith and his wife, Melicent Knapp, came to Hawaii on the brig "Sarah Abigail" in 1842 with the Tenth Missionary Company. They were stationed at Koloa, Kauai; Dr. Smith was the only physician on the island. In 1854 he was ordained to the ministry and became pastor of three Evangelical churches. Dr. Smith died at Koloa in 1887.

From the description of Letters of James William Smith, 1842-1873. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122332619

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Subjects:

  • Missionaries
  • Physicians
  • Voyages and travels
  • Voyages to the Pacific coast

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Places:

  • Kauai (Hawaii) (as recorded)
  • Koloa (Hawaii) (as recorded)
  • Hawaii (as recorded)