Legislator Details
Elbert V. Smith
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/26/1864
City: Castleton Township, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/19/1942
City: Nashville, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 8/23/1942
City: Nashville, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lake View Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ida Mather, dau. of M.H. and Mary (Taylor) Mather, 8/11/1889, in Barry, MI
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, buying grain, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of David W. and Leonora (McDonald) Smith. He served 10 years as supervisor and 6 years as assessor.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Railroads , Apportionment , College of Mines , Federal Relations , Industrial Home for Girls , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Nashville
County of Residence Barry
District: 15
District Description: comprising the counties of Barry, Clinton and Eaton
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: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Immigration , State Prison at Marquette , Gaming Interests , Ionia State Hospital , Railroads , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Nashville
County of Residence Barry
District: 15
District Description: Comprising the counties of Barry, Clinton and Eaton
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Immigration; and State Prison at Marquette