Basic Biographical Details Name: | W & J Smith and Kelly | Designation: | | Born: | 1887(?) | Died: | After 1902 | Bio Notes: | Around 1880 William Smith II took in his son John Smith II, born 5 July 1847, as a partner. He was probably responsible for the polychrome Gothic designs that appear from Rathen Church (1868) onwards, and may have had experience in London. John II predeceased his father on 11 April 1887. William Smith III (born 1852), who may also have assisted in the firm, also predeceased his father, dying on 21 April 1891. He did not become a partner. William Kelly (1861-1944) was a pupil of William Smith II and was taken into partnership on John II's death in April 1887, the firm becoming W & J Smith and Kelly. This partnership was dissolved just before William Smith died at 146 King Street on 22 December 1891, saddened not only by the death of his sons but his wife who had predeceased him on 21 January 1883. Kelly retained the practice title of W & J Smith & Kelly until James Brown Nicol became a partner in 1902. The practice then took the title of Kelly & Nicol. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | ![Item 1 of 1](images/table_item.gif) | Aberdeen, Scotland | Private | | | |
Employment and TrainingEmployees or Pupils
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | ![Item 1 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1887 | Aberdeen Royal Infirmary | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | New ward block - carried out work. | ![Item 2 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1887 | House for William Falconer | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 3 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1887 | Villa with tower at Corse | Corse | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | | ![Item 4 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1890 | Aberdeen Lunatic Asylum | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | New hospital section | ![Item 5 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1890 | Boys' and Girls' Hospital | | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | Extensions | ![Item 6 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1892 | Causewayend School | Old Aberdeen | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Enlargement | ![Item 7 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1892 | High School for Girls | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Additions to south | ![Item 8 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1892 | Mayen | Rothiemay | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | Produced schedule of quantities and specifications - unclear if he or Mackenzie did the work | ![Item 9 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1892 | North Church | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Alterations | ![Item 10 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1893 | Auchterless Parish Church | Auchterless | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | Plans for tower | ![Item 11 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1895 | 62 Rubislaw Den North | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 12 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1895 | House for J Ogilvy | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 13 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1895 | House for John Ellis | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 14 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1895 | House for Martin Lewis | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 15 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1896 | 30 Rubislaw Den South | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 16 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1896 | Aberdeen National Savings Bank | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Won competition and secured job | ![Item 17 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1896 | Montrose Asylum, Carnegie House | Hillside, Montrose | | Angus | Scotland | Designed asylum block; carried out by John Sim | ![Item 18 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1897 | Aberdeen Lunatic Asylum | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Additions | ![Item 19 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1897 | Aberdeen Lunatic Asylum | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Lodge on Cornhill Road | ![Item 20 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1897 | Old Meldrum Parish Church | Old Meldrum / Oldmeldrum | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | Installation of organ | ![Item 21 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1897 | Premises of William Falconer, draper | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 22 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1897 | St Ninian's Church | Mile End | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Won competition and secured job | ![Item 23 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1897 | Two houses, John Street | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 24 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1897 | Two houses, John Street | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 25 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1897 | Warehouse for Thomas Ogilvie & Son | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 26 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | Before 1897 | Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Convalescent Home | Cults | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | | ![Item 27 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1898 | Duthie Park, Gordon Highlanders obelisk memorial | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 28 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1898 | Free East Church | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Alterations | ![Item 29 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1898 | St Nicholas Church, St Mary's Crypt under East Church | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Restoration including furnishings and new font | ![Item 30 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1899 | 36 and 38 Rubislaw Den South | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 31 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1899 | Aberdeen Lunatic Asylum | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Additions - major remodelling | ![Item 32 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1899 | Lochhead Villa | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Alterations | ![Item 33 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1899 | New Market and the layout of Market Street | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Alterations | ![Item 34 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1900 | 367 Union Street | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Alterations and new buildings | ![Item 35 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1900 | House, Carden Place | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Reconstruction | ![Item 36 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1901 | Dickson Memorial Hall | Laurencekirk | | Kincardineshire | Scotland | | ![Item 37 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1901 | House, Rubislaw Den North | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 38 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1901 | Premises or house for C J Davidson | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 39 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1901 | St George's-in-the-West | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Hall and vestry | ![Item 40 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1902 | House for Thomas Ogilvie | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | | ![Item 41 of 41](images/table_item.gif) | 1902 | Morningfield Hospital for Incurables | | | Aberdeen | Scotland | Alterations and additions |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | ![Item 1 of 2](images/table_item.gif) | Cooper, James | 1892 | A sermon on the occasion of the death Mr William Smith, architect, Aberdeen | | Aberdeen | | ![Item 2 of 2](images/table_item.gif) | Simpson, W Douglas | | A tribute offered by the University of Aberdeen to the memory of William Kelly LLD ARSA | | | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | ![Item 1 of 4](images/table_item.gif) | Aberdeen Evening Express | 10 March 1944 | | | Obituary of Kelly | ![Item 2 of 4](images/table_item.gif) | Aberdeen Journal | 23 December 1891 | | | Obituary of William Smith II | ![Item 3 of 4](images/table_item.gif) | Aberdeen Journal | 28 December 1891 | | | Obituary of William Smith II | ![Item 4 of 4](images/table_item.gif) | Aberdeen Press and Journal | 11 March 1944 | | | Obituary of Kelly |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | ![Item 1 of 2](images/table_item.gif) | University of Aberdeen | Archive of cuttings, notes and photos (bequeathed by Helen Hall Smith, 1990) | | | ![Item 2 of 2](images/table_item.gif) | University of Aberdeen | William Smith Family Bible | | |
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