William M. Smith

William M. Smith
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 63rd district
In office 1867 (1867)–1873 (1873)
Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office 1871–1873
Preceded by	Franklin Corwin
Succeeded by	Shelby Moore Cullom
Personal details
Born	(1827-05-23)May 23, 1827 Frankfort, Kentucky
Died	March 25, 1886(1886-03-25) (aged 58) Lexington, Illinois
Political party	Republican
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William M. Smith (May 23, 1827 – March 25, 1886) was an American politician who served as the 24th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. A Republican, he held the position from 1871 until 1873.^[1]