About Joe L. Smith
Lived 1880 – 1962 (aged 82). Joe L. Smith was an American politician and editor.
Joseph Luther Smith, commonly known as Joe L. Smith (May 22, 1880 – August 23, 1962), was an American politician, and a member of the Democratic Party from West Virginia.
He was born in Marshes (now Glen Daniel, West Virginia) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, where he attended public and private schools. Smith was editor and owner of Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia. In addition, he was engaged in the real estate and banking businesses.
His political career began in 1904, when, aged 24, he became mayor of Beckley, a post he held 25 years later in 1929. He also served in the State Senate (1909–1913). Smith was elected to the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia's 6th District in 1928, where he served eight two-year terms (March 4, 1929 – January 3, 1945).
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Who was Joe L. Smith?
American politician (1880-1962)
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Joe L. Smith was born on 22 May 1880 in Glen Daniel.
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Joe L. Smith died on 23 August 1962 in Beckley.
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Joe L. Smith was a politician and editor.
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Joe L. Smith was American.
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