George Smith the Younger
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About George Smith the Younger
Lived 1859 – 1919 (aged 60).
George Murray Smith DL JP (4 February 1859 – 18 April 1919) was an English businessman who was chairman of the Midland Railway from 1911 until his death.
He was the son of George Murray Smith, the publisher. He was educated at Harrow School; and Jesus College, Cambridge. In 1885 he married Ellen Strutt, youngest daughter of Edward Strutt, 1st Baron Belper. They had three sons, two of whom were killed during World War I, and a daughter. He was appointed as a deputy lieutenant of Leicestershire in April 1903.
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George Smith the Younger was born on 4 February 1859.
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George Smith the Younger died on 18 April 1919.
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