George Girdler Smith (September 8, 1795 – December 18, 1878) was an engraver in Boston.
[2] Collaborators included William B. Annin (Annin & Smith),[3] Charles A. Knight and George H. Tappan (Smith, Knight & Tappan).
[4] Smith was born in Danvers, Massachusetts.
He 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.