Charles Wallace Smith


Charles Wallace Smith was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1915 to 1916.

Early life

Smith was born on April 22, 1864 in Oregon Township, Michigan to parents Hiram and Ann Smith.

Career

Before being elected to the legislature, Smith worked as treasurer-secretary for the Lapeer Gas-Electric Company. In the state legislature, Smith represented Lapeer County from 1911 to 1916. From 1915 to 1916, he also served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Smith was the alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1912 and 1920. Smith was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1924 primary for the Michigan Senate from the 24th District.

Personal life

Smith married Nettie M. Snyder.

Death

Smith died in 1939. He was interred at Mount Hope Cemetery, in Lapeer, Michigan.