Edward Curtis Smith
Edward Curtis Smith was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States on January 5th, 1854 and is the American Politician. At the age of 81, Edward Curtis Smith biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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In addition to practicing law, Smith was active in several of the family's businesses. He succeeded his father as president of the Central Vermont Railroad. He was also president of Welden National Bank, and was a founder of People's Trust Bank of St. Albans and the Sherman National Bank in New York City. His other holdings included an ammunition manufacturing company and various mining ventures.
In 1876 Smith enlisted in Company D, 1st Vermont Militia Regiment (the Ransom Guards), in which he served for several years. He attained the rank of colonel while serving on the military staff of Governor Samuel E. Pingree from 1884 to 1886.
Political career
A Republican, Smith was elected as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives in 1890. He served from 1890 to 1892, and held a leadership role as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. In 1892 he declined the Republican nomination for Vermont State Senator from Franklin County. He was a delegate to the 1896 Republican National Convention.
Later career
After serving as governor, Smith returned to his railroad, manufacturing and banking interests. Smith was active in lineage societies such as the Society of Colonial Wars and the Sons of the American Revolution, and in the Vermont Historical Society. In 1901 he received the honorary degree of LL.D. from Norwich University.
Smith died in St. Albans City on April 6, 1935. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in St. Albans Town.