Background
Smith, Joe L. was born on May 22, 1880 in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Son of Hulett A. and Angeline (McMillion) Smith.
Smith, Joe L. was born on May 22, 1880 in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Son of Hulett A. and Angeline (McMillion) Smith.
Educational public schools.
Publisher of Raleigh Register, weekly newspaper, Beckley, West Virginia, 20 years. President Beckley National Bank since 1914. President South Beckley Land Company.
President Beckley Hotel Company. Also in real estate business. Owner of Beckley Hotel.
Mayor of Beckley 4 terms, 1904-1920. Member State Senate, West Virginia, 1909-1913. Member 71st to 78th Congresses (1929-1945), 6th West Virginia District.
Member State Senate, West Virginia, 1909-1913. Member 71st to 78th Congresses (1929-1945), 6th West Virginia District. Mason (32°, Knights Templar, Shriner), Elk.
Club: National Press (Washington).
Married Christine Carlson, September 9, 1914. Children: Joseph Luther, Hulett Carlson.