Background
Smith, Leonidas D.’Entrecasteaux was born on November 25, 1866 in Sparta, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Gooch and Amanda (Templeton) Smith.
Smith, Leonidas D.’Entrecasteaux was born on November 25, 1866 in Sparta, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Gooch and Amanda (Templeton) Smith.
Educated Doyle (Tennessee) College and University of Tennessee.
Admitted to Tennessee bar, 1888, and began practice at Cookeville. In general practice at Knoxville, 1906-1907. Special judge, Circuit Court of Tennessee, 18 months.
Special justice Supreme Court of the Tennessee, 1925-1927.
Attorney general and reporter, Tennessee, since 1926.
Member Christian (Disciples) Church. Mason, Odd.
Married Ella Wallace, November 25, 1888. Children: Keilah (Mistress West. M. Neece), Ucal (deceased).