William Smith (Oregon politician)
William Smith was an American lawyer and politician who served as a Populist member of the Oregon Senate from 1899 until 1903.[1] He was also the Fusion (Democratic and Populist) nominee for Oregon's 2nd congressional district in 1900. Smith lost to incumbent Republican Malcolm A. Moody in a four-way race, receiving 32% of the vote.[2][3] He practiced law with the firm Hart & Smith from 1904 until 1906.[4][5]
William Smith | |
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| Member of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office January 9, 1899 – January 12, 1903 | |
| Constituency | Baker and Malheur counties |
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| Died | unknown, after 1915 |
| Political party | Populist |
| Residence | Baker City, Oregon |
In April 1903, Smith was appointed to the Board of Regents of the University of Oregon by Governor George E. Chamberlain, and was still serving as late as 1915.[6][7]
References
- "1899 Regular Session (20th): January 9 – February 18" (pdf). Oregon State Archives. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- "OR - District 02 1900". Our Campaigns. June 12, 2008. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, April 14, 1900, Image 4
- "Baker County Genealogy Trails". Genealogy Trails. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- Polk County Observer J. C. Hayer, October 7, 1901 ()
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Senate (1905). Journal of the Senate of the ... Regular Session, of the Legislative Assembly of Oregon. The State. p. 61.
- Blue Book and Official Directory. Office of the Secretary of State. 1915. p. 100.
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