Leonard P. Smith
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Leonard P. Smith | |
|---|---|
| 11th Mayor of Seattle | |
| In office August 2, 1880 – July 31, 1882 | |
| Preceded by | Orange Jacobs |
| Succeeded by | Henry G. Struve |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1814 Bangor, Maine |
| Died | April 20, 1886 (aged 71) Seattle, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
Leonard P. Smith (October 31, 1814 – April 20, 1886) was an American politician in Maine and Washington. He was born in Bangor, Maine, and trained as a silversmith and watchmaker. In 1854, he moved to California, and moved back to Maine in 1856. He was elected to the Maine Senate, serving from 1858 to 1859. After moving West, Smith was elected to the Washington Territorial House of Representatives for the 1879 and 1881 sessions.[1][2] He then served as the Mayor of Seattle from 1880 to 1882.[3][4] He died at his daughter's home in Seattle on April 20, 1886.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Death of Hon. J.P. Smith". The Victoria Daily Times. April 21, 1886.
- ^ "Mr. Leonard P. Smith". Oxford Democrat. October 2, 1883.
- ^ "Voters elect Republican Leonard P. Smith as mayor of the City of Seattle on July 12, 1880". HistoryLink.org. 2000-11-29. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "Voters re-elect Republican Leonard P. Smith as mayor of the City of Seattle on July 11, 1881". HistoryLink.org. 2000-11-29. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
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