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Smith, Henry (Educator missionary)

educator, missionary.

For several years after graduation from Bowdoin college, he taught in the Portsmouth academy. After three years at Andover he became a successful missionary in western New York. For eleven years he filled a pastorate in the presbyterian church of Camden, N. Y. The Theological school of Auburn, N. Y., was largely benefited by the funds which he raised for it. He was also noted for his great philanthropy and kindness to the poor. He died in July, 1826.