About John A. Smylie
Lived 1861 – 1946 (aged 85). John A. Smylie was an American politician.
John Alexander Smylie (July 26, 1861 – October 9, 1946) was a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing Copiah County, from 1916 to 1920.
Early life John Alexander Smylie was born on July 26, 1861, in Union County, Arkansas. His parents were John Donan Smylie and Mary Jane (McCall) Smylie. In 1905, he completed the law course at Millsaps College. He began practicing law in Hazlehurst 1905. He also was a teacher.
Political career While living in Crystal Springs, Smylie was first elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing Copiah County as a Democrat, in November 1915, for the 1916–1920 term.
Personal life and death Smylie was married to Mamie Warren. They had three children, Alfred, Dorothy, and Robert.
Smylie died on October 9, 1946.
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John A. Smylie was born on 26 July 1861 in Union County.
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