James Alexander Smith, Jr.

 


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Smith, James Alexander, Jr., manager sales, American Sheet and Tin Plate Co., Detroit district; born, Pittsburg, Pa., (Allegheny Co) July 14, 1877; son of James Alexander and Sue (Thompson) Smith; educated in public schools of Pittsburg; married at Pittsburg July 17, 1900, Miss Lulie Robbins. Began business career in Pittsburg; was connected with New York office of American Sheet and Tin Plate Co., 1900-02, in Pittsburg office of the company, 1902-04, and has been in charge of Detroit district for the company since fall of 1904. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 1006 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 217 W. Grand Blvd.

The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908
Submitted by Christine Walters.

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