Ephraim Smith
Ephraim Smith (April 13, 1819 – November 4, 1891) was a 19th-century American physician and businessman who served as the first mayor of Boise, Idaho Territory, in the mid 1860s. For years it was believed Smith's successor, Henry E. Prickett, was the city's first elected mayor until recent research proved otherwise. Smith is also believed to have been the first treasurer of Idaho Territory. In addition to his political career, Smith also operated a drug store and private hospital in Boise.[1][2]
Ephraim Smith | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Boise, Idaho Territory | |
| In office 1866–1867 | |
| Preceded by | (office created) |
| Succeeded by | Henry E. Prickett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1819 Meadville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 4, 1891 (aged 72) Toledo, Ohio |
Smith was killed in 1891 after being run over by a streetcar in Toledo, Ohio. He is buried in Pioneer Cemetery in Boise.[2]
References
- Mayors - Boise Arts & History, Boise City Department of Arts and History. (accessed 24 August 2015)
- Pioneer Walking Tour Archived 2017-04-20 at the Wayback Machine, City of Boise. (accessed 24 August 2015)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by office created |
Mayor of Boise, Idaho Territory 1866–1867 |
Succeeded by Henry E. Prickett |
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