About Charles Wallace Smith
Lived 1864 – 1939 (aged 75). Charles Wallace Smith was an American politician.
Charles Wallace Smith (April 22, 1864 – August 11, 1939) was a state legislator in Michigan. He served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1915 to 1916. He was a Republican.
Early life Smith was born on April 22, 1864, in Oregon Township, Michigan, to parents Hiram and Ann Smith.
Career Before being elected to the legislature, Smith worked as treasurer-secretary for the Lapeer Gas-Electric Company. In the state legislature, Smith represented Lapeer County from 1911 to 1916. From 1915 to 1916, he also served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Smith was the alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1912 and 1920. Smith was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1924 primary for the Michigan Senate from the 24th District.
Death Smith died at his home in Lapeer on August 11, 1939.
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American politician
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Charles Wallace Smith was born on 22 April 1864 in Oregon Township.
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Charles Wallace Smith died on 11 August 1939 in Lapeer.
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