About Calvin Smith
Lived 1800 – 1838. Calvin Smith was an American politician.
Calvin Smith (died 1838) was a Michigan politician and lawyer.
On July 29, 1827, Smith was a member of a Methodist reading class. In 1832, after being a law student of judge James Kingsley, Smith was admitted to the bar, becoming a lawyer. Smith then practiced law in Dexter, Michigan. In 1833, Smith served as justice of the peace. In 1838, Smith was elected to one of the Michigan House of Representatives seats representing the Washtenaw County district. That same year, Smith died before the legislature convened and he would have been able to take office. His death was announced on January 7, 1839, in the Journal of the Michigan House of Representatives.
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Who was Calvin Smith?
American politician in Michigan
When was Calvin Smith born?
Calvin Smith was born in 1800.
When did Calvin Smith die?
Calvin Smith died in 1838.
What was Calvin Smith's occupation?
Calvin Smith was a politician.
What nationality was Calvin Smith?
Calvin Smith was American.
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· DBpedia: Calvin Smith (Michigan politician)
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