~ GEORGE SMITH ~
PHOTOGRAPHER
14 CASTLE STREET, CANTERBURY
Three of George SMITH's sons, the sailor is Richard SMITH, the soldier is William SMITH, and the young boy is possibly Herbert SMITH
Back of the photograph:
Simple oval ink stamp with the following words around the rim
G. Smith 14 Castle Street Canterbury, in the centre:
Views & Cemetery Photographer
*photo supplied by a descendant of the SMITH family
Herbert SMITH and his wife Eliza MAPP from the Forest of Dean, photo c. 1894
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Simple oval ink stamp with the following words around the rim
G. Smith 14 Castle Street Canterbury, in the centre:
Views & Cemetery Photographer
*photo supplied by a descendant of the SMITH family
Richard SMITH and his first wife (who died in childbirth), photo c. 1885
Back of the photograph:
Simple oval ink stamp with the following words around the rim
G. Smith 14 Castle Street Canterbury, in the centre:
Views & Cemetery Photographer
*photo supplied by a descendant of the SMITH family
Herbert SMITH aged about 9 years, photo c. 1881
Back of the photograph:
Simple oval ink stamp with the following words around the rim
G. Smith 14 Castle Street Canterbury, in the centre:
Views & Cemetery Photographer
*photo supplied by a descendant of the SMITH family
George was born c. 1830? (1849) in Canterbury
George SMITH married Harriet ANDREWS from Bekesbourne c. 1839, the couple had 11 children. *
On the 1861 census he is noted as professional cricketer. *
After this he is noted as a photographer, and a some time a dealer in second hand clothes and antiques. *
1873 (return of owners of land, 1873) George SMITH, 16 Notley street, Canterbury
Acres. 1, 2, 0
Rent 90 0
1881 Photographer at 14 Castle Street
1882 George Smith, Photographer, 14 Castle Street
From Parliamentary Papers 1881....The contributions of Mr. George Collard consisted of the sum of 50l, handed by him to Alfred Potter, who was an active member of the Conservative Association, and who died before the commencement of our inquiry; about 35l. given for distribution to Edwin Bateman, an auctioneer; and 15l. given for a similar purpose to George Smith a photographer.
1889 14 Castle Street, but noted as Geo. Smith, Clothier & Photographer
1891 Dir. listed as Photographer at 14 Castle Street
1903 listed as General Dealer, 14 Castle Street
He passed away in 1907 in Canterbury. *
*notes provided by a descendant of the SMITH family.
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