Graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1864, had children born in Gloucester City, New Jersey in 1867 and 1871.

His father may have been Samuel Smith, eldest son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Linton) Smith, born in Wrightstown, Bucks county, Pennsylvania, November 24, 1794. The marriage records for Haddon Township, Camden County, New Jersey show "Lizzie W. Anson" married "Henry A. M. Smith" on April 23, 1866. Henry is shown as 27 years old, a resident of Gloucester, New Jersey. His parents are listed as "Samuel +", and Samuel's occupation is "Physician".