John C. Smith (politician)

John Corson Smith
24th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
In office January 30, 1885 – January 14, 1889
Governor	Richard J. Oglesby
Preceded by	William J. Campbell
Succeeded by	Lyman Ray
18th Illinois Treasurer
In office January 5, 1883 – January 29, 1885
Governor	Shelby M. Cullom John M. Hamilton
Preceded by	Edward Rutz
Succeeded by	Jacob Gross
In office January 13, 1879 – January 9, 1881
Governor	Shelby M. Cullom
Preceded by	Edward Rutz
Succeeded by	Edward Rutz
Personal details
Born	February 13, 1832 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	December 31, 1910(1910-12-31) (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Charlotte A. Gallaher
Profession	Soldier, tax assessor
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Military service
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Branch/service	Union Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General
Unit	96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

John Corson Smith (February 13, 1832 – December 31, 1910) was an American military officer and politician from Pennsylvania. Coming to Galena, Illinois in 1854, Smith first practiced carpentry before receiving a commission at a customhouse. Smith fought in the American Civil War with the 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was brevetted a brigadier general for his actions at the Battle of Chickamauga. Returning to Galena, Smith work in Internal Revenue until moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1874. There, he was named Chief Grain Inspector, then was elected Illinois Treasurer (1879–1881, 1883–1885). He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 1884. Smith was also a prominent Freemason, leading the Illinois chapter and serving as Grand Scribe for twenty-five years.