Christopher Smith (died 1835)

Christopher Smith (died 20 January 1835) was a London merchant, a Lord Mayor of London and Member of Parliament. He was born the son of a farmer near Abingdon-on-Thames, then in Berkshire. Having gone up to London to be inoculated against smallpox, he found himself working for a wine merchant who left him the business on his death. Smith's own sons were to continue the business after his own demise. He married twice and had two sons.

Christopher Smith (died 1835)

Christopher Smith (died 20 January 1835) was a London merchant, a Lord Mayor of London and Member of Parliament. He was born the son of a farmer near Abingdon-on-Thames, then in Berkshire. Having gone up to London to be inoculated against smallpox, he found himself working for a wine merchant who left him the business on his death. Smith's own sons were to continue the business after his own demise. He married twice and had two sons.