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Smith was born in [[Kingston, New York]] to parents George J. Smith and Harriet M. (Ryder) Smith. He was educated in the local public schools, including Kingston Academy.<ref name="WhosWho">{{cite book | last=Hamersly | first=L.R. | last2=Leonard | first2=J.W. | last3=Mohr | first3=W.F. | last4=Knox | first4=H.W. | last5=Holmes | first5=F.R. | title=Who's who in New York City and State | publisher=L.R. Hamersly Company | series=Cornell Library New York State Historical Literature | issue=v. 6 | year=1914 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5exHAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA666 | access-date=9 March 2022 | page=666}}</ref> |
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Smith was born in [[Kingston, New York]] and attended public schools there. |
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As a businessperson, Smith was primarily involved in the cigar manufacturing business in both New York City and Kingston. He founded a cigar factory in Kingston that produced Cremo-brand cigars, later selling his factory to the [[American Cigar Company (Trenton, New Jersey)|American Cigar Company]], of which he became president.<ref name="DailyEagle">{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=26 December 1913 |title=Obituary |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/54328766/ |work=The Brooklyn Daily Eagle |location=Brooklyn, New York |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref><ref name="TobaccoJournal">{{cite book | title=United States Tobacco Journal | publisher=BMT Publications | issue=v. 81 | year=1914 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=G5JBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA5 | access-date=9 March 2022 | page=5}}</ref> He was a partner in the firm Powell, Weinigmann & Smith (later Powell, Smith & Co.) in Manhattan and was at the time of his death |
As a businessperson, Smith was primarily involved in the cigar manufacturing business in both New York City and Kingston. He founded a cigar factory in Kingston that produced Cremo-brand cigars, later selling his factory to the [[American Cigar Company (Trenton, New Jersey)|American Cigar Company]], of which he became president.<ref name="DailyEagle">{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=26 December 1913 |title=Obituary |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/54328766/ |work=The Brooklyn Daily Eagle |location=Brooklyn, New York |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref><ref name="TobaccoJournal">{{cite book | title=United States Tobacco Journal | publisher=BMT Publications | issue=v. 81 | year=1914 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=G5JBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA5 | access-date=9 March 2022 | page=5}}</ref> He was a partner in the firm Powell, Weinigmann & Smith (later Powell, Smith & Co.) in Manhattan and was at the time of his death a vice president of Acker, Merrall & Condit Co., also in Manhattan.<ref name="Sun">{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=26 December 1913 |title=George J. Smith |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/65399165/ |work=The Sun |location=New York, New York |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref><ref name="TobaccoJournal"/><ref name="WhosWho"/> His career in cigar manufacturing was a lucrative one, with him being described as having "accumulated a fortune" through it.<ref name="Binghamton">{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=26 December 1913 |title=Former Congressman Dies |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/256058146/ |work=The Binghamton Press |location=Binghamton, New York |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref> |
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Smith was also involved with banking, real estate (particularly the development of [[Long Island]]), and the wholesale grocery business.<ref name="Sun"/><ref name="NYT">{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=26 December 1913 |title=Ex-Representative George J. Smith |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/20411726/ |work=The New York Times |location=New York, New York |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref><ref name="DailyEagle"/> |
Smith was also involved with banking, real estate (particularly the development of [[Long Island]]), and the wholesale grocery business.<ref name="Sun"/><ref name="NYT">{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=26 December 1913 |title=Ex-Representative George J. Smith |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/20411726/ |work=The New York Times |location=New York, New York |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref><ref name="DailyEagle"/> |
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Smith was a Presbyterian who married |
Smith was a Presbyterian who married Laura N. Lynch in their hometown of Kingston.<ref name="Sun"/><ref name="WhosWho"/> He was a trustee of the School for Crippled Children and the Kingston [[YMCA]], as well as a member of the [[Union League]], the [[New York Yacht Club]], and the [[New York Athletic Club]].<ref name="WhosWho"/> |
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In August 1913, Smith experienced what was called a "[[Mental disorder|nervous collapse]]," after which he relocated to [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]] to be cared for by a private doctor and nurse. He suffered a [[heart attack]] and died there on December 24, 1913.<ref name="Sun"/> He was interred in Wiltwyck Cemetery, [[Kingston, New York]]. |
In August 1913, Smith experienced what was called a "[[Mental disorder|nervous collapse]]," after which he relocated to [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]] to be cared for by a private doctor and nurse. He suffered a [[heart attack]] and died there on December 24, 1913.<ref name="Sun"/> He was interred in Wiltwyck Cemetery, [[Kingston, New York]]. |
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George J. Smith | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 24th district | |
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905 | |
Preceded by | Charles L. Knapp |
Succeeded by | Frank J. LeFevre |
Personal details | |
Born | Kingston, New York, U.S. | November 7, 1859
Died | December 24, 1913 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 54)
Resting place | Wiltwyck Cemetery, Kingston, New York |
Political party | Republican |
George Joseph Smith (November 7, 1859 – December 24, 1913) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Early life and career
Smith was born in Kingston, New York to parents George J. Smith and Harriet M. (Ryder) Smith. He was educated in the local public schools, including Kingston Academy.[1]
As a businessperson, Smith was primarily involved in the cigar manufacturing business in both New York City and Kingston. He founded a cigar factory in Kingston that produced Cremo-brand cigars, later selling his factory to the American Cigar Company, of which he became president.[2][3] He was a partner in the firm Powell, Weinigmann & Smith (later Powell, Smith & Co.) in Manhattan and was at the time of his death a vice president of Acker, Merrall & Condit Co., also in Manhattan.[4][3][1] His career in cigar manufacturing was a lucrative one, with him being described as having "accumulated a fortune" through it.[5]
Smith was also involved with banking, real estate (particularly the development of Long Island), and the wholesale grocery business.[4][6][2]
Politics
Smith served as chairman of the Republican county committee in 1898 and was treasurer of the Republican State committee in 1899. He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1909.
He was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905) but declined to be a candidate for reelection, after which he was not involved in politics except for another term as state party treasurer in 1909.[4][6]
Personal life
Smith was a Presbyterian who married Laura N. Lynch in their hometown of Kingston.[4][1] He was a trustee of the School for Crippled Children and the Kingston YMCA, as well as a member of the Union League, the New York Yacht Club, and the New York Athletic Club.[1]
In August 1913, Smith experienced what was called a "nervous collapse," after which he relocated to Atlantic City, New Jersey to be cared for by a private doctor and nurse. He suffered a heart attack and died there on December 24, 1913.[4] He was interred in Wiltwyck Cemetery, Kingston, New York.
His Kingston home, the George J. Smith House, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sources
- United States Congress. "George J. Smith (id: S000538)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- ^ a b c d Hamersly, L.R.; Leonard, J.W.; Mohr, W.F.; Knox, H.W.; Holmes, F.R. (1914). Who's who in New York City and State. Cornell Library New York State Historical Literature. L.R. Hamersly Company. p. 666. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Obituary". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. 26 December 1913. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ a b United States Tobacco Journal. BMT Publications. 1914. p. 5. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "George J. Smith". The Sun. New York, New York. 26 December 1913. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Former Congressman Dies". The Binghamton Press. Binghamton, New York. 26 December 1913. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Ex-Representative George J. Smith". The New York Times. New York, New York. 26 December 1913. Retrieved 9 March 2022.