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Peter J. Smith (politician)

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Peter J. Smith (August 22, 1867 – April 2, 1947) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Smith was born on August 22, 1867, in Denmark. In 1888, he married Ann Marie Lassen, they had five children. Smith died on April 2, 1947, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Career

Smith was elected to the Senate in 1928 and served until 1933. Additionally, he was an Eau Claire alderman and a member of the Eau Claire County, Wisconsin Board, as well as Chairman of the Eau Claire County Republican Party and a delegate to the 1924 Republican National Convention. Smith also served as grand secretary of the Scandinavian-American Fraternity.

References

  1. "Peter J. Smith Papers, 1920-1928" (PDF). University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  2. "To Institute New Branch". Eau Claire Leader. February 2, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved July 2, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. "Scandinavian Lodge Elects Officers at Conclusion of Meet". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. June 25, 1936. p. 17. Retrieved July 2, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon

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