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'''Robert B. Smith''' (born December 29, 1854 – died November 16, 1908) was a ] and the ] of ] from 1897 to 1901. '''Robert B. Smith''' (December 29, 1854 – November 16, 1908) was a ] politician. He served as the ] of ] from 1897 to 1901.


==Biography== ==Biography==
Smith was born on a farm in Hickman County, Kentucky, and educated in the local schools. At the age of twenty, he completed his education at the high school in Milburn, Kentucky, then taught in that school for one year. Moving to ] in September 1876, he was elected principle of the Charleston Classical Academy until June 1877.<ref name="montanaency">{{cite web|title=Robert Burns Smith|url=http://www.montanahistory.net/governors/smith.htm|publisher=The Encyclopedia of Montana|accessdate=8 October 2012}}</ref> Smith was born on a farm in ], and educated in the local schools.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_montana/col2-content/main-content-list/title_smith_robert.html|title= Montana Governor Robert Burns Smith|publisher= National Governors Association |accessdate= October 10, 2012}}</ref> At the age of twenty, he completed his education at the high school in Milburn, Kentucky, then taught in that school for one year. Moving to ] in September 1876, he was elected principle of the Charleston Classical Academy until June 1877.<ref name="montanaency">{{cite web|title=Robert Burns Smith|url=http://www.montanahistory.net/governors/smith.htm|publisher=The Encyclopedia of Montana|accessdate=8 October 2012}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
In June 1877, Smith bagan reading law in the office of Colonel ] in ]. In October, he was admitted to the bar in Mayfield and began practicing law. He married Catherine Crossland and they had two children, Mary and Edward.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Burns Smith|url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7127869|publisher=Find A Grave|accessdate=8 October 2012}}</ref> In June 1877, Smith began reading law in the office of Colonel ] in ]. In October, he was admitted to the bar in Mayfield and began practicing law. He married Catherine Crossland and they had two children, Mary and Edward.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Burns Smith|url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7127869|publisher=Find A Grave|accessdate=8 October 2012}}</ref>


Smith moved to ] and practiced law from September 1882 to 1889. Then he moved to ], and formed a law partnership with the Honorable Samuel Word.<ref name="montanaency"/> He was a member of the 1884 State Constitution Convention, U. S. District Attorney from 1885 to 1889, and city attorney of the city of Helena in 1890. Smith moved to ] and practiced law from September 1882 to 1889. Then he moved to ], and formed a law partnership with the Honorable Samuel Word.<ref name="montanaency"/> He was a member of the 1884 State Constitution Convention, U. S. District Attorney from 1885 to 1889, and city attorney of the city of Helena in 1890.


On the Democratic ticket through a coalition of democrats and populists, Smith won the election in November 1896, and served as Governor of Montana from 1897 to 1901.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Burns Smith|url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/smith7.html|publisher=The Political Graveyard|accessdate=8 October 2012}}</ref> During his tenure, construction on the new state capital were initiated and roads were advanced as well as continued nurturing of the state's agricultural college (Bozeman), state university (Missoula), and school of mines (Butte), all established in 1893. When his term ended, he returned to his law practice in ]. On the Democratic ticket through a coalition of democrats and populists, Smith won the election in November 1896, and served as Governor of Montana from 1897 to 1901.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Burns Smith|url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/smith7.html|publisher=The Political Graveyard|accessdate=8 October 2012}}</ref> During his tenure, construction on the new state capital was initiated and roads were advanced. Under his governorship, the State University at Missoula, the State Agricultural College in Bozeman, and the Normal (Teacher) School in Dillon were created.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://mt.gov/gov2/formergov/|title= Thumbnail History of Montana Governors
|publisher= The Official Website for the State of Montana|accessdate= October 10, 2012}}</ref> When his term ended, he returned to his law practice in ].


==Death== ==Death==
Five years later, failing health forced Smith to move to the east shore of ] where he engaged in the orchard business. He died November 16, 1908, and is interred at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana USA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Burns Smith|url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_montana/col2-content/main-content-list/title_smith_robert.html|publisher=National Governors Association|accessdate=9 October 2012}}</ref> Five years later failing health forced Smith to move to the east shore of ] where he engaged in the orchard business. He died on November 16, 1908, and is interred at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana USA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Burns Smith|url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_montana/col2-content/main-content-list/title_smith_robert.html|publisher=National Governors Association|accessdate=9 October 2012}}</ref>
==References== ==References==
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Robert Burns Smith
3rd Governor of Montana
In office
1897–1901
Preceded byJohn Rickards
Succeeded byJoseph Toole
Personal details
BornDecember 29, 1854
Hickman County, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 1908(1908-11-16) (aged 53)
Kalispell, Montana, U.S.
Political partyDemocrat, Populist
OccupationAttorney, politician

Robert B. Smith (December 29, 1854 – November 16, 1908) was a Democrat politician. He served as the third Governor of Montana from 1897 to 1901.

Biography

Smith was born on a farm in Hickman County, Kentucky, and educated in the local schools. At the age of twenty, he completed his education at the high school in Milburn, Kentucky, then taught in that school for one year. Moving to Charleston, Missouri in September 1876, he was elected principle of the Charleston Classical Academy until June 1877.

Career

In June 1877, Smith began reading law in the office of Colonel Edward Crossland in Mayfield, Kentucky. In October, he was admitted to the bar in Mayfield and began practicing law. He married Catherine Crossland and they had two children, Mary and Edward.

Smith moved to Dillon, Montana and practiced law from September 1882 to 1889. Then he moved to Helena, Montana, and formed a law partnership with the Honorable Samuel Word. He was a member of the 1884 State Constitution Convention, U. S. District Attorney from 1885 to 1889, and city attorney of the city of Helena in 1890.

On the Democratic ticket through a coalition of democrats and populists, Smith won the election in November 1896, and served as Governor of Montana from 1897 to 1901. During his tenure, construction on the new state capital was initiated and roads were advanced. Under his governorship, the State University at Missoula, the State Agricultural College in Bozeman, and the Normal (Teacher) School in Dillon were created. When his term ended, he returned to his law practice in Butte.

Death

Five years later failing health forced Smith to move to the east shore of Flathead Lake where he engaged in the orchard business. He died on November 16, 1908, and is interred at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana USA.

References

  1. "Montana Governor Robert Burns Smith". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  2. ^ "Robert Burns Smith". The Encyclopedia of Montana. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  3. "Robert Burns Smith". Find A Grave. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  4. "Robert Burns Smith". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  5. "Thumbnail History of Montana Governors". The Official Website for the State of Montana. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  6. "Robert Burns Smith". National Governors Association. Retrieved 9 October 2012.

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