Walter H. Smith, an attorney and counselor of Le Roy, was born in West Bloomfield, N. Y., July 25, 1852, attended common schools, and entered the Le Roy Academy under the efficient and careful tutelage of Prof. Russell, now of Worcester, Mass. He then attended Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass., after which he studied law with Judge L. N. Bangs in 1873, and graduated at the Albany Law School in 1876. Mr. Smith soon commenced practice in this village, and for a time was aided by the intimacy and experience of Judge Bangs in establishing a profession and practice, which has resulted in building up a lucrative business. He has been elected a trustee of the village, yet he is no aspirant for political privileges.

FROM: Gazetteer and Biographical Record of Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890