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David Highbaugh Smith

1854 – 1928

American politician

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Lived 1854 – 1928 (aged 73). David Highbaugh Smith was an American politician and lawyer.

David Highbaugh Smith (December 19, 1854 – December 17, 1928) was a U.S. representative from Kentucky.

Born near Hammonville, Hart County, Kentucky, Smith attended the public schools and the colleges at Horse Cave, Leitchfield, and Hartford, Kentucky. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1876 and commenced practice in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Superintendent of common schools for LaRue County in 1878. County attorney for LaRue County 1878–1881. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1881–1883. He served in the State senate 1885–1893, and as president pro tempore 1891–1893.

Smith was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1907). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1906. He was one of the managers appointed by the House of Representatives in 1905 to conduct the impeachment trial proceedings against Charles Swayne, judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. He resumed the practice of law. He served as president of the Farmers' National Bank of Hodgenville, Kentucky. He died in Hodgenville, Kentucky, December 17, 1928. He was interred in Red Hill Cemetery.

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United States representative, Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Kentucky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Highbaugh Smith?

American politician (1854-1928)

When was David Highbaugh Smith born?

David Highbaugh Smith was born on 19 December 1854 in Hart County.

When did David Highbaugh Smith die?

David Highbaugh Smith died on 17 December 1928 in Hodgenville.

What was David Highbaugh Smith's occupation?

David Highbaugh Smith was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was David Highbaugh Smith?

David Highbaugh Smith was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Highbaugh Smith

· Wikidata: Q1174730

· DBpedia: David Highbaugh Smith

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