Legislator Details


George Anson Smith
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/8/1825
City:
County:
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 1/29/1893
City:
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Somerset, MI
County: Hillsdale County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Somerset Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Catherine Boss Simons about 1851; children: 6, Julia (Daniels), Fred Simonds, Azariel, Mary A., George Legrand and Stewart Kedzie; married Catherine B. Randolph about 1865 children: 8 total

Number of Children: 8

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, merchant, miller
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Azariel and Mary (Andrews) Smith. He came to Michigan with his parents in 1839. He was known for his livestock and served as president of the county agricultural society. He was postmaster for over 20 years.

Notable Facts:
Born in either Danbury or Bether, CT. Brother of Rep. F.Hart Smith and Rep. Legrand Smith

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations and Finance, State House of Correction, Claims and Public Accounts , Cities and Villages , Counties and Townships , Joint Committee on Amendments to Tax Laws
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: 9
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Twenty-fourth Legislature, 1867-1868
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Supplies and Expenditures, Expiring Laws, Religious and Benevolent Societies , Geological Survey
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Somerset
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: 12
District Description: County of Hillsdale

Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Twenty-Second Legislature, 1863-1864
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Somerset
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: Hillsdale 3
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1867 p.155; Find-a-Grave.com; PORTRAITS AND BIOGRAPHIES OF THE GOVERNORS OF MICHIGAN, AND OF THE PRESIDENTS THE UNITED STATES, 1888; Ann Arbor Argus, 2/10/1893
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