William Marion Smith (born February 2, 1932) is a former Mississippi politician who served as a Democrat in the Mississippi Senate between 1960–1972.[1][2][3][4] From 1971 to 1972, Smith was the President pro Tempore of the Mississippi State Senate.[3] He also served at one point as interim Governor.[5]
Marion Smith | |
|---|---|
 1968 | |
| President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate | |
| In office January 1971 – January 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Merle Palmer |
| Succeeded by | B. G. Perry |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office January 1960 – January 1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1932 Natchez, Mississippi |
He was an attorney who taught at the University of Mississippi School of Law. He has served as president of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, the Inter-Alumni Council of Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Historical Society, among other organizations.[5]
Early life
editWilliam Marion Smith was born on February 2, 1932, in Natchez, Mississippi.[1] He graduated from Natchez High School, and received B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Mississippi.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1968]". eGrove. 2019-07-11. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ "Edmonds named finalist for UM law school post". The Northside Sun. July 4, 1986. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Senate Chooses Smith as President Pro Tem". Clarion-Ledger. 1971-01-06. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Sen. Smith Won't Seek Re-election". Clarion-Ledger. May 9, 1971. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Marion Smith". Mississippi Historical Society. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
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