William M. Smith
William M. Smith | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office 1867 – 1873 | |
| Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1871–1873 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin Corwin |
| Succeeded by | Shelby Moore Cullom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1827 Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Died | March 25, 1886 (aged 58) Lexington, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
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William M. Smith (May 23, 1827 – March 25, 1886) was an American politician who served as the 24th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. A Republican, he held the position from 1871 until 1873.