Person:Luther Smith (10)

Research Notes

• Luther Smith was the founder of Houston Seminary and Houston Academy.

1. ↑ Luther Smith, in Sanders, Robert Stuart. Presbyterianism in Paris and Bourbon County, Kentucky, 1786-1961. (Paris, Kentucky: First Presbyterian Church, c1961 (Dome Press))
   p 3.

   In January 1841, Luther Smith, a brother of Rev. Eli Smith, pastor in Paris, 1829-1839, advertised Houston Academy for sale. Luther Smith married Lucretia Caldwell, daughter of William Caldwell, the emigrant to Bourbon County in 1782. Luther Smith later became a Presbyterian minister.

2.   Luther Smith, in Sanders, Robert Stuart. Presbyterianism in Paris and Bourbon County, Kentucky, 1786-1961. (Paris, Kentucky: First Presbyterian Church, c1961 (Dome Press))
   p 20.

   November 19, 1831: Benjamin Moore and Luther Smith advertise Houston Seminary located 11/2 miles from Paris on Lexington-Maysville Pike.
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   January 22, 1841: Houston Academy advertised for sale by Luther Smith. It has 73 acres of Land on Lexington road 1 1/2 miles from Paris.