Preston Smith (governor)
Governor of Texas from 1969 to 1973 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Preston Earnest Smith (March 8, 1912 – October 18, 2003) was an American entrepreneur and politician who served as the 40th governor of Texas from 1969 to 1973. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the lieutenant governor from 1963 to 1969.
Quick Facts 40th Governor of Texas, Lieutenant ...
Preston Smith | |
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40th Governor of Texas | |
In office January 21, 1969 – January 16, 1973 | |
Lieutenant | Ben Barnes |
Preceded by | John Connally |
Succeeded by | Dolph Briscoe |
35th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
In office January 15, 1963 – January 21, 1969 | |
Governor | John Connally |
Preceded by | Ben Ramsey |
Succeeded by | Ben Barnes |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 28th district | |
In office January 8, 1957 – January 8, 1963[1] | |
Preceded by | Kilmer B. Corbin |
Succeeded by | H. J. "Doc" Blanchard |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
In office January 9, 1945 – January 9, 1951[1] | |
Preceded by | Hop Hasley |
Succeeded by | Waggoner Carr |
Personal details | |
Born | Preston Earnest Smith (1912-03-08)March 8, 1912 Corn Hill (now Jarrell), Texas, U.S. |
Died | October 18, 2003(2003-10-18) (aged 91) Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Texas State Cemetery (Austin, Texas) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Ima Mae Smith
(m. 1935; died 1998) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Texas Tech University (BBA) |
Profession | Entrepreneur, politician |
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