Warren R. Smith
Warren R. Smith | |
|---|---|
| 25th Treasurer of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – December 4, 1957 | |
| Governor | Oscar Rennebohm Walter J. Kohler Jr. Vernon Wallace Thomson |
| Preceded by | Clyde M. Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Dena A. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Warren Robert Murphy July 20, 1888 Oconto, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 1957 (aged 68) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dena A. Smith |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Warren Robert Smith (July 20, 1888 – December 4, 1957) was the State Treasurer of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in office.
Early life and education
Smith was born in Oconto, Wisconsin,[1][2] or Marinette, Wisconsin,[3] the son of John P. Murphy and Katherine (née Farrell, 1868–1932). His mother later married James P. Smith (1857–1924); Warren is listed as "Warren R. Murphy, step-son" in the 1900 census,[4] and as "Warren R. Smith, step-son" in the 1910 census.[5] He attended Oshkosh State College and Marquette University.[2]
Career
Smith taught school and also worked as a real estate broker, grocer, building manager, accountant, and auditor.[2] He was elected state treasurer of Wisconsin in 1946 and served until his death in Madison on December 4, 1957, from complications of a stroke.[2] He was a Republican.[2] He was buried at Wanderer's Rest Cemetery (a.k.a. Lincoln Memorial Cemetery) in Milwaukee.[2] His wife Dena A. Smith was appointed to succeed him.[6][7]
Notes
- ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1956. Madison, WI: State of Wisconsin. 1956. p. 6. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "State Official, Warren Smith, Dies at Madison". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. December 5, 1957. pp. 1, 7. Retrieved October 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5Q6-6Z6 : Mon Apr 28 15:54:11 UTC 2025), Entry for Warren Robt Smith, 1942,
- ^ "United States, Census, 1900", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMKT-LRK : Thu Nov 14 17:45:27 UTC 2024), Entry for James Smith and Katherine Smith, 1900.
- ^ "United States, Census, 1910", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP23-YKN : Wed Aug 13 17:36:29 UTC 2025), Entry for James P Smith and Catherine C Smith, 1910.
- ^ "Smith's Widow Selected to Fill Treasurer Post". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. December 5, 1957. pp. 1, 7. Retrieved October 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1968,' Biographical Sketch of Dena A. Smith, pg. 6