The James Somers Smith family of Philadelphia, Pa.; attorneys and insurance executives. James Somers Smith I (1782-1861): B.A. and A.M., U. of Pennsylvania, (1799, 1802); Trustee, U. of Pennsylvania, (1831-1860). Thomas Leaming Smith (1809-1841): B.A. and A.M., U. of Pennsylvania, (1828, 1831); Secretary and Treasurer of U. of Pennsylvania (1838-1841). James Somers Smith II (1822-1894): U. of Pennsylvania, (1841 Col. n.g.); Secretary and Treasurer, Philadelphia Contributionship for Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire, (1859-1894). James Somers Smith III (1866-1956): B.A., U. of Pennsylvania, (1887); Secretary and Treasurer, Philadelphia Contributionship, (1894-1941); Treasurer, Alumni Athletic Association, (1892-1893); member, Gymnasium Committee (1897-1902). James Somers Smith IV (1889-1972): B.A., U. of Pennsylvania, (1912); Secretary and Treasurer, Philadelphia Contributionship, (1951-1954); Treasurer, General Alumni Society, (1931-1949); received the General Alumni Society Award of Merit (1950).
From the description of Papers, 1828-1922. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 86157027
