Charles Edward Smith (January 22, 1835 – September 9, 1929)[1] was an American author and Baptist ecclesiologist and apologist.
They were the parents of Grace Louise Smith, who was married to Dr. Nelson Guernsey Richmond.
[1] Following his ordination, Smith accepted his first pastorate at the First Baptist Church in Pawtucket, serving from 1863 to 1868.
He then moved on to Cincinnati, serving for two years at Mount Auburn Church.
Smith returned to his profession in business until 1885, when he accepted his final pastorate at Fredonia Baptist Church, where he served for 15 years before retiring and serving as pastor emeritus with the church.