John Melgar Smith (1872 – August 17, 1947) was an American businessman and politician.
John M. Smith | |
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_(1).jpg) Smith c. 1940 | |
| 22nd Treasurer of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 2, 1939 – August 17, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Solomon Levitan |
| Succeeded by | John L. Sonderegger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Melgar Smith 1872 near Carthage, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 1947 (aged 74–75) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Born on a farm near Carthage, Illinois, Smith lived in Minnesota 1891–1895 working as a railroad telegraph operator and station agent. In 1895, he moved to Shell Lake, Wisconsin, where he worked in the cooperative, banking, and lumber industries. In 1938, he was elected State Treasurer, as a Republican, serving until his death on August 17, 1947.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ John M. Smith, Wisconsin Historical Society
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 1948, Biographical Sketch of John M. Smith, pg. 7
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