Legislator Details
Walker O. Smith
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1833
City: Cortland, NY
County: Cortland County, NY
Country: US
Death
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Burial
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City: Green Township, MI
County: Mecosta County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Crapo Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sara Adelaide Kern of East Springwater, NY, 1861; children: 3, Alta M. and 2 others; married Mary A. Kelly Slade, dau. of Nathan and Phebe B. (Labina) Kelly 8/21/1905 in Wayland, MI
Number of Children: 1
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Attended common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Walker O. and Sarah A. (Taylor). Located in eastern Pennsylvania, 1838. Co-founded private school in Brookland, PA, at age 20.. Located in Crapo, Mecosta County, 1869. Served as school inspector [2 years], justice of the peace [5 terms] and supervisor [2 years].
Notable Facts:
Exact date of birth not known. Died in 1915
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fisheries, Rules and Joint Rules , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Crapo
County of Residence Mecosta
District: Mecosta
District Description: Mecosta County
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , State School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Crapo
County of Residence Mecosta
District: Mecosta
District Description: Mecosta County
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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