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William C. Smith

1875 – 1968

Canadian politician

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Lived 1875 – 1968 (aged 92). William C. Smith was a Canadian politician.

William Cunningham Smith (July 12, 1875 – May 24, 1968) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1935 as a member of the United Farmers caucus in government.

Early life William Cunningham Smith was born July 12, 1875, at Glenallen, Ontario to Abram Smith a public school teacher and his wife Eliza Cunningham, both of Irish descent. He attended Stratford Collegiate Institute and practiced dentistry. He was married January 30, 1907 to Evelyn Rutherford and had two children.

The electoral district of Redcliff was abolished in redistribution by 1926. Smith ran for re-election in the new seat of Empress in the election held that year and defeated two other candidates.

In the 1930 Alberta general election Smith won a tight two-way race over independent candidate E. A. Mantz.

In the 1935 Alberta general election he was defeated by Social Credit candidate David Lush. He finished a distant second in the three-way race.

Smith died in 1968 at the age of 92.

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Member of Alberta Legislative Assembly
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Frequently asked questions

Who was William C. Smith?

Canadian politician (1875–1968)

When was William C. Smith born?

William C. Smith was born on 12 July 1875 in Wellington County.

When did William C. Smith die?

William C. Smith died on 24 May 1968 in Medicine Hat.

What was William C. Smith's occupation?

William C. Smith was a politician.

What nationality was William C. Smith?

William C. Smith was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William C. Smith

· Wikidata: Q8006404

· DBpedia: William C. Smith (politician)

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