Susan Eliza Smith
1846–1907 (age 61)
Biography
Susan Eliza Smith, born in 1846, built a life around the craft of soap making, creating products that kept families clean and workplaces healthy across Kingston upon Thames. Her attention to quality and her willingness to teach others helped her business become a trusted source of hygiene in the community.
She also shared her success with neighbours, providing fair employment and encouraging stewardship of the town’s resources, forging lasting bonds rooted in service and solidarity.