Legislator Details
Richard G. Smith
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 30
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/2/1922
City: Clinton NY
County: Oneida
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/4/1998
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Marital Information:
Married Joyce Cummings of Cleveland OH in 1947; two children: Richard G. Jr. & Douglas C.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service: United States Marine Corps
Occupation: Lawyer
Race:
Education:
Bay City Public Schools
Albion College 1943
Law School, University of Michigan 1950
Biographical Sketch:
Member of Kiwanis, Elks & American Legion.
Notable Facts:
HR No 467, 1998 House Journal, p. 2643, indicated that he had died. No date or place of death. According to the Social Security index he died 12/4/1998.
Was partner in law firm Smith & Brooker in 1955. Served as circuit judge 1957-64.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Juvenile Corrections, Rules and Resolutions, Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay
District Description: Bay County
Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Supplies and Expenditures
Became a judge for the 18th Circuit Court.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Educational Institutions, Judiciary , Marine Affairs , Private Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay
District Description: Bay County
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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