William Lyman Smith

This article is about the early 20th century Wisconsin Republican state legislator from Clark County. For the early 20th century Wisconsin socialist state legislator from Milwaukee, see William L. Smith (barber). For others with a similar name, see William Smith.
William L. Smith
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 24th district
In office
January 3, 1921 – January 7, 1929
Preceded byIsaac P. Witter
Succeeded byWalter J. Rush
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Clark County district
In office
January 1, 1917 – January 6, 1919
Preceded byEmery Crosby
Succeeded byHarry Hewett
Personal details
Born(1878-02-12)February 12, 1878
Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada
DiedNovember 11, 1964(1964-11-11) (aged 86)
Neillsville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeNeillsville City Cemetery, Neillsville
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Olive T. Huntzicker
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    (m. 1901; died 1937)​
  • Mary Eliza Corson
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    (m. 1939⁠–⁠1964)​
Children
  • Herbert M. Smith
  • (b. 1903; died 2005)
  • William Lyman Smith II
  • (b. 1905; died 1978)
EducationStevens Point State Normal School
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceWisconsin National Guard
RankColonel

William Lyman Smith I (February 12, 1878 – November 11, 1964) was a Canadian American educator, businessman, and Republican politician from Neillsville, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate (1921–1928) and State Assembly (1917–1918), representing Clark County.[1] He also served as private secretary to Wisconsin governor Walter J. Kohler Sr.

  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1927,' Biographical Sketch of William L. Smith, pg. 684