Sylvester C. Smith

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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Sylvester Clark Smith (August 26, 1858 – January 26, 1913) was an American lawyer and politician. A Republican, he served four terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1905 to 1913.

Biography

Smith was born near Mount Pleasant, Iowa on August 26, 1858, a son of Edward Smith and Celia (Shockley) Smith.[1] He attended the district schools and Howe's Academy in Mount Pleasant, then taught school in Winfield, Iowa.[1] He moved to California in 1879, where he farmed in addition teaching school in Colusa and Kern Counties.[1]

Legal career

In 1882, Smith and one of his brothers traveled to Walla Walla, Washington.[1] Upon returning to California in 1883, he began to study law in San Francisco.[1] He continued his studies in Bakersfield in 1884, was admitted to the bar in 1885 and commenced practice in Bakersfield.[1] In addition to his legal career, Smith was editor of the Kern County Echo newspaper.[1]

California assembly

A Republican, Smith served in the California State Senate from 1895 to 1903.[1] Among his legislative achievements was the bill establishing California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, enacted in 1901.[1] In 1902, he was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination for the United States House of Representatives, losing the primary to Milton J. Daniels.[1]

Congress

In 1904, Daniels decided not to run again, and Smith won election to the U.S. House. He was re-elected three times, serving in the 59th and the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1905 until his death).[1] By the spring of 1912, Smith was seriously ill with heart trouble, and he declined to seek another term in Congress.[2]

Death and burial

Smith died in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 1913.[3] He was interred at Union Cemetery in Bakersfield.[4]

Family

On May 7, 1885, Smith married Maria Hart.[1] They were the parents of two daughters, Eva and Dorrit.[1]

Electoral history

United States House of Representatives elections, 1904
Party Candidate Votes %
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United States House of Representatives elections, 1906
Party Candidate Votes %
Script error: No such module "Political party". Sylvester C. Smith (Incumbent) Script error: No such module "string". 55.6%
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United States House of Representatives elections, 1908
Party Candidate Votes %
Script error: No such module "Political party". Sylvester C. Smith (Incumbent) Script error: No such module "string". 50.5%
Script error: No such module "Political party". William G. Irving Script error: No such module "string". 33.9%
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United States House of Representatives elections, 1910
Party Candidate Votes %
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Script error: No such module "Political party". William G. Irving Script error: No such module "string". 33.9%
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See also

References

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  2. ↑ https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn92070146/1912-05-28/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1912&index=1&rows=20&words=Smith+Sylvester&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=California&date2=1912&proxtext=SYLVESTER+SMITH&y=16&x=10&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
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