Edward Curtis Smith

Edward Curtis Smith (born January 5, 1854 in St. Albans , Franklin County , Vermont , † April 6, 1935 ) was an American politician and governor of the state of Vermont from 1898 to 1900 .

Early years and business advancement

Edward Smith was the son of J. Gregory Smith , who was governor of Vermont from 1863 to 1865. Edward's uncle Worthington Smith was a member of the US House of Representatives from 1867 to 1872 . His grandfather, John Smith, was a member of the US Congress between 1839 and 1840 . Edward Smith studied at Yale University until 1875 . After studying law at Columbia University , he worked as a lawyer in St. Albans between 1877 and 1881. He then began a successful career as a businessman. He worked for the Central Vermont Railroad , of which his father was president. Soon he was to succeed him as President of the Society. Smith also became president of the Welden National Bank . He was among the founders of the People's Trust Bank in St. Albans and the Sherman National Bank in New York City .

Political career

Smith was a member of the Republican Party . He rose to the rank of colonel in the Vermont militia. Under Governor Samuel E. Pingree , he was his military adviser. Between 1891 and 1892 he was an MP in the Vermont House of Representatives . In 1898, Smith was elected the new governor of his state. He began his two-year term on October 6, 1898. A prison committee was created during his tenure. In addition, the State Highway Commissioner created the post of Minister of Transportation. Governor Smith also founded the Vermont folk festival known as "Old Home Week".

Another résumé

After his tenure ended on October 4, 1900, Smith returned to his many business activities. Politically, he no longer appeared. He died on June 6, 1935. He had four children with his wife, Anna Bailey James.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 4, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Smith, Edward Curtis
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	January 5, 1854
PLACE OF BIRTH	St. Albans , Vermont
DATE OF DEATH	April 6, 1935