[1] Smith grew up on his father's farm, in a section of the town called Old Fields.
He continued working as a farmer until around 1825, when he turned to the improvement and sale of his real estate.
[1] His farm was bounded by Red Hook Lane, and Smith Street, which was named after him.
He also served as town supervisor and chairman of the board, county judge, and a superintendent of the poor.
[1] As he was elected when the city charter was amended to have all municipal offices begin with the civil year, he only served as mayor for the last eight months of 1850.