W. G. Smith
1842–1920 (age 78)
Biography
W. G. Smith was an English soap maker whose business enterprise contributed to the commercial and industrial development of nineteenth century England. Born in 1842, he established himself in the soap manufacturing trade, a significant industry during the Victorian era. His work in this field reflected the growing importance of consumer goods production and commercial enterprise.
Smith's business activities extended throughout his lifetime until his death in 1920 at Kingston upon Thames. His contributions to the soap manufacturing industry represented the broader commercial and industrial progress of his era.