William Henry Smith (American politician)
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For other people with the same name, see William H. Smith.
William Henry Smith (December 1, 1833 – July 27, 1896) was a newspaper editor, Republican politician who was Ohio Secretary of State 1865–1868, consolidated and managed the Associated Press, and was a compiler and editor of several historic works.
Quick Facts 16th Ohio Secretary of State, Governor ...
William Henry Smith | |
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16th Ohio Secretary of State | |
In office January 9, 1865 – January 14, 1868 | |
Governor | John Brough Charles Anderson Jacob Dolson Cox |
Preceded by | William W. Armstrong |
Succeeded by | John Russell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1833-12-01)December 1, 1833 Columbia County, New York, US |
Died | July 27, 1896(1896-07-27) (aged 62) Lake Forest, Illinois, US |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Emeline Reynolds |
Children | Delavan Smith |
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