Alfred C. Smith

Alfred Charles Smith (born October 8, 1893) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing the state's 3rd district.

Alfred C. Smith
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
March 16, 1927 – January 11, 1928
January 9, 1924 – March 10, 1926
Preceded byCampbell C. Hyatt
Succeeded byLloyd E. Warren
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Norfolk and South Norfolk
In office
January 11, 1922 – January 9, 1924
Preceded byJohn G. Wallace, Jr.
Succeeded byQuinton C. Davis, Jr.
Personal details
Born
Alfred Charles Smith

(1893-10-08)October 8, 1893
Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Alma Corrine Johnson
Alma materWofford College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

An investigation was commenced in 1926 after Smith was accused of committing forgery in South Carolina and Virginia. He became the first person in the history of the Virginia Senate to be impeached, and on the night of March 10, he was removed from office.[1] One year later, Smith received the seat back and served the remainder of his term.

In August 1938, Smith was sentenced to eight years in prison following a conviction for fraudulently obtaining funds as an agent for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company.[2]

References
  1. "State Senator Once Convicted Of Forgery; Bar Association Upheld". The Daily Mail. Hagerstown, Maryland. May 26, 1926. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  2. "Ex-State Senator, Guilty of Fraud, Gets 8-Year Term", Newport News Daily Press (August 21, 1938), p. 17.
  • Alfred C. Smith at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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