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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]
William Smith was born on April 22, 1854, in Brooklyn, New York.[8] He was one of five children of William and Susan Davies (Thomas) Smith.[8] When Smith was in his early childhood, his family moved to Minnesota.[8]
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