Proceedings of the Southern New Hampshire Bar Association (Volume 1)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899. Excerpt: ... ISAAC WILLIAM SMITH. BY HENRY E. BUEKHAM, OF MANCHESTER. Isaac William Smith, son of Isaac and Mary (Clark) Smith, was born in the town of Hampstead in this state May 18, 1825. He was a descendant on his father's side of Samuel Smith who emigrated from England and was one of the early settlers of Haverhill, Mass. His maternal ancestry in this country begins with Nathaniel Clark who settled in Newbury, Mass. His father was a country merchant who for many years was engaged in business in the town of Hampstead, and was universally respected and esteemed. His mother, who died when he was only eight years of age, is represented to have been a lady of rare good sense, of winning manners and of beautiful character. Early in his boyhood life he manifested a fondness for books and study, and his father, wisely appreciating the value and importance of a liberal education, gave him encouragement and willingly made the sacrifice of providing for his son all the advantages which could be derived from the academy and college. At the age of fifteen he began his preparatory studies at Phillips Andover academy, and after graduating from there he entered Dartmouth college in 1842. Completing his college course in the class of 1846, he began his legal studies in the office of William Smith, Esq, at Lowell, Mass. Remaining there about a year he then came to Manchester and entered the office of Judge Daniel Clark, where he continued his studies until his admission to the bar, July 9, 1850. Subsequently he was a partner of Hon. Herman Foster for about two years, and was associated with Judge Daniel Clark as his partner for five years. During a part of 1876 and 1877 he was in partnership with Gen. John H. Andrews, under the firm name of Smith & Andrews. Like many other young me...