Warren R. Smith

Warren Robert Smith (July 20, 1888 – December 4, 1957) was the State Treasurer of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in office.

Smith was born in Oconto, Wisconsin,^{[1] [2]} or Marinette, Wisconsin,^[3] the son of John P. Murphy and Katherine (née Farrell, 1868–1932). His mother later married James P. Smith (1857–1924); Warren is listed as "Warren R. Murphy, step-son" in the 1900 census,^[4] and as "Warren R. Smith, step-son" in the 1910 census.^[5] He attended Oshkosh State College and Marquette University.^[2]

Smith taught school and also worked as a real estate broker, grocer, building manager, accountant, and auditor.^[2] He was elected state treasurer of Wisconsin in 1946 and served until his death in Madison on December 4, 1957, from complications of a stroke.^[2] He was a Republican.^[2] He was buried at Wanderer's Rest Cemetery (a.k.a. Lincoln Memorial Cemetery) in Milwaukee.^[2] His wife Dena A. Smith was appointed to succeed him.^{[6] [7]}

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