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Richard B. Smith

1878 – 1937

American politician in New York

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About Richard B. Smith

Lived 1878 – 1937 (aged 58). Richard B. Smith was an American politician.

Richard Breson Smith (August 27, 1878 – February 26, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life He was born on August 27, 1878, in Syracuse, New York, the son of Edward C. Smith (1843–1912) and Mary N. (Gannon) Smith (1850–1927). He attended the public schools and Syracuse High School. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 1901, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in Syracuse. On June 24, 1903, he married Anna Leonard (1880–1921), and they had two sons.

He was a member of the Board of Supervisors of Onondaga County, elected in the 5th Ward of Syracuse, from 1912 to 1915. He was an Onondaga County Tax Appraiser from 1916 to 1923.

Smith was a member of the New York State Assembly (Onondaga Co., 3rd D.) in 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936 and 1937. He was Chairman of the Committee on Public Printing from 1927 to 1931; and Chairman of the Committee on Affairs of Cities in 1933 and 1934, and in 1936 and 1937.

He died on February 26, 1937, in Syracuse University Hospital in Syracuse, New York, after a cerebral hemorrhage; and was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery there.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Syracuse University College of Law
Positions held
Member of the New York State Assembly
Also known as
Richard Breson Smith

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People whose lives overlapped Richard B. Smith's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard B. Smith?

American politician in New York (1878-1937)

When was Richard B. Smith born?

Richard B. Smith was born on 27 August 1878.

When did Richard B. Smith die?

Richard B. Smith died on 26 February 1937.

What was Richard B. Smith's occupation?

Richard B. Smith was a politician.

What nationality was Richard B. Smith?

Richard B. Smith was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard B. Smith

· Wikidata: Q16023499

· DBpedia: Richard B. Smith (New York politician)

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