William E. Smith (politician)
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William E. Smith (June 18, 1824 – February 13, 1883) was an American merchant and politician who served as the 14th Governor of Wisconsin, the 5th State Treasurer of Wisconsin, and the 21st Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He also served four years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Dodge County. In business, he was the co-founder of Smith, Roundy & Co., which became the supermarket chain Roundy's.
Quick Facts 14th Governor of Wisconsin, Lieutenant ...
William E. Smith | |
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14th Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 7, 1878 – January 2, 1882 | |
Lieutenant | James M. Bingham |
Preceded by | Harrison Ludington |
Succeeded by | Jeremiah McLain Rusk |
5th State Treasurer of Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1866 – January 3, 1870 | |
Governor | Lucius Fairchild |
Preceded by | Samuel D. Hastings |
Succeeded by | Henry Baetz |
21st Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly | |
In office January 11, 1871 – January 10, 1872 | |
Preceded by | James M. Bingham |
Succeeded by | Daniel Hall |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 18th district | |
In office January 13, 1864 – January 1866 | |
Preceded by | Joel Rich |
Succeeded by | Stoddard Judd |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district | |
In office January 13, 1858 – January 9, 1860 | |
Preceded by | S. L. Rose |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Ferguson |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dodge 1st district | |
In office January 11, 1871 – January 10, 1872 | |
Preceded by | E. Adams Fowler |
Succeeded by | Michael Adams |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dodge 5th district | |
In office January 8, 1851 – January 14, 1852 | |
Preceded by | Malcolm Sellers |
Succeeded by | Horace Patch |
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Born | (1824-06-18)June 18, 1824 Inverness, Scotland |
Died | February 13, 1883(1883-02-13) (aged 58) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
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Profession | merchant, politician |
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