Smith, George W
physician, merchant, banker, was born Dec. 10, 1846, in Hillsdale county, Mich. In 1867 he moved to Owosso, Mich., engaged in the drug business, and there studied medicine. He practiced that profession for a while, and then engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery business. In 1878 he moved to Geneva, Neb., and a year later organized the Geneva Exchange bank, of which he was president. In 1879 the bank's name was changed to the First National bank of Geneva, of which he is still president. He has traveled extensively in Europe, and on his return. was elected mayor of his city in 1890. He has also organized several other banks in Nebraska, and has made generous contributions to churches and educational institutions.