John C. Smith (politician)

John Corson Smith
24th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
In office
January 30, 1885 – January 14, 1889
GovernorRichard J. Oglesby
Preceded byWilliam J. Campbell
Succeeded byLyman Ray
18th Illinois Treasurer
In office
January 5, 1883 – January 29, 1885
GovernorShelby M. Cullom
John M. Hamilton
Preceded byEdward Rutz
Succeeded byJacob Gross
In office
January 13, 1879 – January 9, 1881
GovernorShelby M. Cullom
Preceded byEdward Rutz
Succeeded byEdward Rutz
Personal details
BornFebruary 13, 1832
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 31, 1910(1910-12-31) (aged 78)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCharlotte A. Gallaher
ProfessionSoldier, tax assessor
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnion Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Bvt. Brigadier General
Unit96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John Corson Smith (February 13, 1832 – December 31, 1910) was an American military officer and politician from Pennsylvania. Coming to Galena, Illinois in 1854, Smith first practiced carpentry before receiving a commission at a customhouse. Smith fought in the American Civil War with the 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was brevetted a brigadier general for his actions at the Battle of Chickamauga. Returning to Galena, Smith work in Internal Revenue until moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1874. There, he was named Chief Grain Inspector, then was elected Illinois Treasurer (1879–1881, 1883–1885). He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 1884. Smith was also a prominent Freemason, leading the Illinois chapter and serving as Grand Scribe for twenty-five years.


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