Robert P. Smith

Reverend Robert Phillip Smith (1863–1945) was an American educator, pastor, and published writer who spent most of his life between Ohio and Montana.

Early life Robert P. Smith was born on April 7, 1963, in Grove Point, Ohio. Smith spent his childhood on a farm with his large family, including his parents (Stephen and Abigail) from England, three brothers, and two sisters. Smith received his degrees in Liberal Arts and Science in 1886 from Ohio Normal University. Later, they would have two children, Ruth Smith Linfield, and Lois Smith.

Smith's written work mostly includes religious tracts and books. Two of these publications include "The Spiritual Value of Work" and "Religious Optimism." Collections of Robert P. Smith's works and biographical documents can be found at Montana State University's Archives and Special Collections.

Around August 31 and September 1, 1945, Smith died, and in this same year, the second of three biographies was written about him.