Legislator Details
Milton H. Smith
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 62
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/18/1854
City:
County: Carroll County, MD
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/27/1926
City: Samaria, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/29/1936
City: Ida Center, MI
County: Monroe County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Neriah Cemetery
Marital Information:
single
Number of Children:
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools in Pennsylvania and Michigan; 1 year at the State Normal School of Ypsilanti.
Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan with his parents, Uriah P. and Christina (Philippy) Smith, in 1871. He helped clear the farm and erect buildings in Ida township where they moved in 1876. He also taught school in the winter and served as school inspector and township supervisor.
Notable Facts:
Died of stomach cancer.
Sessions Served:
Forty-Ninth Legislature, 1917-1918
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Federal Relations, Horticulture , Pontiac State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Samaria
County of Residence Monroe
District: Monroe
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
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