John Corson Smith | |
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24th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
In office January 30, 1885 – January 14, 1889 | |
Governor | Richard J. Oglesby |
Preceded by | William J. Campbell |
Succeeded by | Lyman Ray |
18th Illinois Treasurer | |
In office January 5, 1883 – January 29, 1885 | |
Governor | Shelby M. Cullom John M. Hamilton |
Preceded by | Edward Rutz |
Succeeded by | Jacob Gross |
In office January 13, 1879 – January 9, 1881 | |
Governor | Shelby M. Cullom |
Preceded by | Edward Rutz |
Succeeded by | Edward Rutz |
Personal details | |
Born | February 13, 1832 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | December 31, 1910 Chicago, Illinois | (aged 78)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Charlotte A. Gallaher |
Profession | Soldier, tax assessor |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
Unit | 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American 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.