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HERBERT L. SMITH, Cashier of the Second National Bank of Cortland, was born at North Adams, Mass., December 23, 1867. He is a son of Benjamin and Emily (Hall) Smith.

Benjamin Smith was reared in Weston, Middlesex County, Mass., where he received his education in the common schools, after which he learned the trade of a miller, working at North Adams, Mass., a short time. He then engaged in the mercantile business for some years, and in 1872 began the manufacture of brooms in Cortland, N. Y., which occupation he still pursues. Politically, he is an avowed Republican. He was joined in wedlock with Miss Emily Hall, and as a result of this union three children were born to them: Florence, deceased; Ida, wife of the late Charles Whitman; and Herbert L., the subject of this sketch.

Herbert L. Smith took an academical course in the Cortland State Normal School, and then entered the Second National Bank of Cortland as clerk. In 1892 he was promoted to teller, and held the position up to January 11, 1898, when he was appointed cashier. He also conducts a general dairy supply business, and is engaged in the manufacture of the Champion Milk Coolers, the establishment being located in Cortland, N. Y.

Politically, Mr. Smith is a staunch Republican. In religious views he is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is an active and true Christian. He took for his life companion Miss Adeline Bennett, daughter of A. H. Bennett of Homer, N. Y. They are the happy parents of three children: Vernon B., Emma C., and Florence R. Mr. Smith is one of Cortland’s active young business men, and has well sustained the character of an upright man and honest citizen.