William E. Smith
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William E. Smith
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| 14th Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1878 – January 2, 1882 |
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| Lieutenant | James M. Bingham |
| Preceded by | Harrison Ludington |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah McLain Rusk |
| Wisconsin State Senator | |
| In office 1858–1865 |
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| Born | June 18, 1824 Inverness, Scotland |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Whig Republican Party |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Booth Smith |
| Parents | Alexander Smith Sarah (Grant) Smith |
| Profession | Merchant Politician |
William E. Smith (June 18, 1824 – February 13, 1883) was a merchant and politician in Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and served as the 14th Governor of Wisconsin.
Early life
Smith was born in Inverness, Scotland in 1824, the son of Alexander and Sarah (Grant) Smith. He immigrated to the United States with his family as a child, and lived with his family in New York City and Michigan.[1] He attended the common schools before working as a store clerk when he was 17. In 1846 he went to work for Lord & Taylor, and the following year he went to work for a wholesale company. In 1849 he moved to Fox Lake, Wisconsin to become a partner in a mercantile firm.[2]
Political career
He held several political position in Wisconsin and served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly beginning in 1851, including serving as speaker during the second term.[3] Originally a Whig, he helped organize the newRepublican Party in 1854. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1858 to 1865. Smith was Wisconsin state treasurer from 1866 to 1870. He was again elected to the State Assembly in 1871.[1] He was a member of the board of regents of normal schools from 1858-1876, and director of the state prison from 1874-1878.[4]
In 1872, Smith moved to Milwaukee and co-founded the Roundy's supermarket chain.[5] He was elected governor in 1877 and served two terms from 1878 to 1882.[1]
He died on February 13, 1883 in Milwaukee[6] and is interred at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee.[7]
Family life
Smith and his wife Mary Booth were married in Michigan in 1849. They had four children.[8]
References
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| Preceded by | Governor of Wisconsin 1878 – 1882 |
Succeeded by Jeremiah McLain Rusk |
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Category:People from Inverness
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