Smith, William D., was born in Batavia, N. Y., August 26, 1863. He is a son of Wilber Smith, and grandson of Alva Smith, one of the pioneers of Batavia. His father died in 1893. William D. Smith was graduated from Hobart College in 1884, after which he engaged in the hardware trade, which he has since continued. In 1888 he was married to Helen McLeod Cross, daughter of Wilson Cross. Mr. Smith has won recognition as a thorough and successful business man, and as an estimable, substantial citizen.

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