Frank L. Smith (New York politician)

Smith was born on June 26, 1851 in Charlton, New York. He attended the Charlton Academy.[1]

Smith worked as a farmer in Charlton. He was a member of the Harmony Association, Patrons of Industry, and the Grange. He was as a manager of the Saratoga County Agricultural Society. He served as justice of the peace for eight years[1] and school commissioner for three terms. In the last fifteen years of his life, he was manager of the Galway Telephone Company.

Smith served as town supervisor of Galway.[2] in 1888 and 1889. In 1891, Smith was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Saratoga County 1st District. He served in the Assembly in 1892.[1]

In 1875, Smith married Mary E. Feeney. She died in 1914.[3] In 1921, he married Achsah Holbrook.[4] He had two daughters, Mrs. William Crawford and Mrs. Clinton Palmatier. He was a member of the Charlton Presbyterian church, and was superintendent of the Sunday school for thirty years.[5]

Smith died on October 13, 1926. He was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery.[5]

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