About Greene Smith
Lived 1842 – 1886 (aged 43–44). Greene Smith was an American zoologist and ornithologist.
Greene Smith (1842–1886) was an American amateur scientist and taxidermist with a specific interest in ornithology. His father was Gerrit Smith.
Personal life
Greene Smith was born in 1842. He was the son of Gerrit Smith. He started bird watching when he was nine.
As a child he was educated by Angelina Grimke and Theodore Weld.
He served in the Union Army from 1864 to 1865. In 1875, he was the president of the National Sportsmen's Association. He 1877 he was president of the New York State Association for Conservation of Fish and Game. His papers are held in the collection of Syracuse University Library. The former ruins of the museum are located on the grounds of the Gerrit Smith Estate. The Greene Smith Society was founded in his memory. The Society focuses on citizen scientists in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Greene Smith?
ornithologist (1842–1886)
When was Greene Smith born?
Greene Smith was born in 1842 in Peterboro.
When did Greene Smith die?
Greene Smith died in 1886.
What was Greene Smith's occupation?
Greene Smith was a zoologist and ornithologist.
What nationality was Greene Smith?
Greene Smith was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Greene Smith. https://biography.guide/greene-smith/
MLA: "Greene Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/greene-smith/.
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