George Girdler Smith

Who was George Girdler Smith?

George Girdler Smith was an engraver in 19th-century Boston. He kept a studio on Washington Street. Collaborators included William B. Annin, Charles A. Knight and George H. Tappan.

Smith belonged to several civic and social groups in Boston, including the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, Boston Light Infantry, and the Freemasons. "In the year 1819 he was initiated a Freemason in Columbian Lodge, and in 1826 became its master, holding the position, at intervals of time, for 7 years. ... He was subsequently master of the Massachusetts Lodge, and deputy grand master in 1837-1839." He died December 18, 1878, in Boston.