Smith, Edward M
lawyer, legislator, was born Feb. 6, 1838, in Alstead, N. H. He received a thorough education, attended the academy of Alstead; and in 1860 graduated from the Albany Law school, New York.
He has attained success in the profession of law; is one of the foremost lawyers of New England, and still practices in the city of his nativity. He has served with distinction as a member of the New Hampshire state legislature; was superintendent of the school committee for twelve years; has been tax collector for eleven years; and is moderator of Alstead, N. H. He is prominent in the public affairs of his city, county and state; and an active member in several fraternal orders.