Sam Smith

Background

Smith, Sam was born on July 21, 1922 in Gibsland, Louisiana, United States. Son of Stephen Kelly and Berniece C. (Smith) Smith.

Education

B.S.S., Seattle U., 1951. Bachelor of Arts, University Washington, 1952.

Career

Fiscal accounts clerk United States Civil Service, 1947-1951. Expediter Boeing, 1951-1967. Member Washington House of Representatives, 1959-1967.

City councilman Seattle, since 1967, president council, 1974-1978. Past member of national board ministries American Baptist Churches United States of America. Chairman Area-Wide Project Mainstay.

Membership

Member Washington House of Representatives, 1959-1967. Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American Academy Political and Social Sciences, Veterans of Foreign Wars (Meritorious and Distinguished Service award), Northwest Conference Black Public Officials (organizer), Prison/Firms Assistance Coalition, PhiBeta Sigma.

Mason (33 degree).

Connections

Married Marion King, January 29, 1947. Children: Amelia, Aldwin Carl, Anthony E., Donald C., Ronald C., Stephen.

Father:

Stephen Kelly Smith

Mother:

Berniece C. (Smith) Smith

Spouse:

Marion King

child:

Amelia Smith

child:

Aldwin Carl Smith

child:

Anthony E. Smith

child:

Donald C. Smith

child:

Ronald C. Smith

child:

Stephen Smith