Business Career
Edward Smith succeeded his father as President of the Central Vermont Railroad. He was also President of Welden National Bank, and a founder of People's Trust Bank of St. Albans and New York City's Sherman National Bank. His other holdings included an ammunition manufacturing company and various mining ventures.
In 1876 Smith enlisted in Company D, 1st Vermont Militia Regiment, in which he served for several years.
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