Nels H. Smith

Nels Hansen Smith (born August 27, 1884 in Gayville , South Dakota , † July 5, 1976 in Spearfish , South Dakota) was an American politician ( Republican Party ), who was governor of the state of Wyoming from 1939 to 1943 .

Career

Smith graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1904 with a Bachelor of Arts . He then moved to Wyoming in 1907, where he ranched cattle with his brother. He was a member of the Wyoming Highway Commission and later the State Legislature . During his tenure as governor of Wyoming, he initiated programs that led to the abolition of state property taxes and encouraged the construction of farm-to-market highways. After he was beaten for a second term on his re-election attempt, he returned to his ranch, where he continued to raise cattle.

He was married to Marie Christensen and the couple had two children together.

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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personal data
SURNAME	Smith, Nels H.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Smith, Nels Hansen
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician, Wyoming Governor
DATE OF BIRTH	August 27, 1884
PLACE OF BIRTH	Gayville , South Dakota
DATE OF DEATH	5th July 1976
Place of death	Spearfish , South Dakota