Marion Smith

Marion Smith
1968
President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate
In office
January 1971 – January 1972
Preceded byMerle Palmer
Succeeded byB. G. Perry
Member of the Mississippi State Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 1960 – January 1972
Personal details
Born (1932-02-02) February 2, 1932 (age 94)
Natchez, Mississippi

William Marion Smith (born February 2, 1932) is a former Mississippi politician who served as a Democrat in the Mississippi Senate between 1960–1972. From 1971 to 1972, Smith was the President pro Tempore of the Mississippi State Senate. He also served at one point as interim Governor.

He was an attorney who taught at the University of Mississippi School of Law. He has served as president of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, the Inter-Alumni Council of Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Historical Society, among other organizations.

Early life

William Marion Smith was born on February 2, 1932, in Natchez, Mississippi. He graduated from Natchez High School, and received B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Mississippi.

References

  1. 1 2 "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1968]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books. July 11, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Edmonds named finalist for UM law school post". The Northside Sun. July 4, 1986. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 "Senate Chooses Smith as President Pro Tem". Clarion-Ledger. January 6, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Sen. Smith Won't Seek Re-election". Clarion-Ledger. May 9, 1971. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 3 "Marion Smith". Mississippi Historical Society. Retrieved September 21, 2023.