Charles Francis Smithers (November 25, 1822 – May 20, 1887) was a

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banker. Born in

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, Smithers emigrated to

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in 1847. He joined the

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in 1858 as an inspector. In 1862, he became a joint agent of the New York branch. He joined the London and Colonial Bank in 1863 before rejoining the Bank in 1869. In 1879, he became a general manager of the Bank and was appointed President in 1881. He served in this position until his death in 1887.

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