Charles Wallace Smith Explained

Charles Wallace Smith
Office:Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
Term Start:January 6, 1915
Term End:1916
Predecessor:Gilbert A. Currie
Successor:Wayne R. Rice
State House2:Michigan
District2:Lapeer County
Term Start2:January 1, 1911
Term End2:1916
Birth Date:22 April 1864
Birth Place:Oregon Township, Michigan
Death Place:Lapeer, Michigan
Party:Republican
Signature:Signature of Charles Wallace Smith (1864–1939).png

Charles Wallace Smith (April 22, 1864 – August 11, 1939) was a state legislator in Michigan. He served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1915 to 1916. He was a Republican.

Early life

Smith was born on April 22, 1864, in Oregon Township, Michigan, to parents Hiram and Ann Smith.[1] [2]

Career

Before being elected to the legislature, Smith worked as treasurer-secretary for the Lapeer Gas-Electric Company. In the state legislature, Smith represented Lapeer County from 1911 to 1916. From 1915 to 1916, he also served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Smith was the alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1912 and 1920. Smith was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1924 primary for the Michigan Senate from the 24th District.[1] [2]

Personal life

Smith married Betty Snyder in 1890.[3]

Death

Smith died at his home in Lapeer on August 11, 1939.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://mdoe.state.mi.us/legislators/Legislator/LegislatorDetail/2848 . Legislator Details - Charles Wallace Smith . . November 24, 2019.
  2. Web site: http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/smith2.html . Smith, C to D . . November 24, 2019.
  3. News: Rites Sunday for Smith, 75 . . Lapeer . 16 . 1939-08-11 . 2023-03-09 . Newspapers.com.