Legislator Details
Edward L. Smith
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 0
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/7/1858
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/24/1929
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/28/1929
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
single
Number of Children: 0
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Frederick and Caroline (Bentz) Smith. Of German descent.Traveled as a salesman out of Grand Rapids for many years, and later engaged in a retail business which he conducted until he opened his office and engaged in legal work.
Notable Facts:
Died in office.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Education , Local Taxation , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: Grand Rapids City
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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