Joe L. Smith

Joe L. Smith

Joseph Luther Smith, commonly know as Joe L. Smith (born May 22, 1880 - died August 23, 1962) was an American politician, and a member of the Democratic Party from West Virginia.

He was born in Marshes (now Glen Daniel) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, where he attended public and private schools.

Smith was editor and owner of "Raleigh Register" in Beckley, West Virginia. In addition, he was engaged in the real estate and banking business.

His political career began in 1904, when, at age of 24, he became Mayor of Beckley, a post he held a 25-years until 1929. He also served in State Senate (1909-1913).

Smith was elected to the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia's 6th Districh in 1928, where served eight two-years term (March 4, 1929 - January 3, 1945).

He rose to became Chairman of the House Committee on Mines and Mining (Seventy-second through Seventy-eighth Congresses).

He didn't seek ninth term in 1944. Fellow Democrat E. H. Hedrick replaced him.

After leaving politics, Smith reasumed his banking career and resided in Beckley, where he died. He is interment in Sunset Memorial Park.

External links

* [http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S000580 Congressional bioguide]


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