William Alden Smith

William Alden Smith
United States Senator
from Michigan
In office
February 9, 1907 – March 3, 1919
Preceded byRussell A. Alger
Succeeded byTruman H. Newberry
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – February 9, 1907
Preceded byGeorge F. Richardson
Succeeded byGerrit J. Diekema
Personal details
Born(1859-05-12)May 12, 1859
Dowagiac, Michigan, U.S.
DiedOctober 11, 1932(1932-10-11) (aged 73)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNancy Alice Osterhout
ChildrenWilliam Alden Smith, Jr.
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William Alden Smith (May 12, 1859 – October 11, 1932) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. After the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, Smith chaired the Senate hearings into the disaster. His report led to major reforms in maritime safety.