Background
SMITH, Lon Abner was born on March 13, 1869 in Henderson, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Alonzo and Ama Ryntha (Long) Smith.
SMITH, Lon Abner was born on March 13, 1869 in Henderson, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Alonzo and Ama Ryntha (Long) Smith.
Henderson College; Summer Hill Select School. Summer Normal School.
Elected to State Senate, Texas, 1915-1920. State Comptroller, 1921-1925. State Railroad Commissioner, since 1925.
Served on Red Cross and Liberty Loan Drives during World War.
Member: Knights of Pythias. Woodmen of the World. Maccabees (Degree of Honor).
Praetorians; Fraternal Aid Union. Sons Conference Veterans. Club: Houston Traffic.
Spouse Kate Montgomery, June 7, 1896, Henderson, Texas.