Legislator Details
George Mortimer Smith
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
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Birth
Date: 3/16/1841
City: Springfield, NY
County: Otsego County, NY
Country: US
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Married Rhoda F. Alley, dau. of James Alley, 1856.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: telegrapher, businessman, lumberman
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of William B. & Charlotte R. Smith. Attended Alfred U., Alleghany Co., NY. Employed as a telegrapher for the railroads. Became a lumber co. bookkeeper, 1867, Whitehall, MI. Became part owner of the company later.
Notable Facts:
House Committees:State Prisons (chair); Railroads. Member of the Odd Fellows & Masons.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Railroads , State Prison
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City of Residence: Whitehall
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon
District Description: Muskegon County
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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