Marion Smith

William Marion Smith (born February 2, 1932) is a former Mississippi politician who served as a Democrat in the Mississippi Senate between 1960–1972.[1][2][3][4] He served for a time as President Pro Tempore of the Mississippi Senate and interim Governor.[5]

Smith was an attorney who taught at the University of Mississippi School of Law. He has served as president of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, the Inter-Alumni Council of Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Historical Society, among other organizations.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1968]". eGrove. 2019-07-11. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  2. ^ "Edmonds named finalist for UM law school post". The Northside Sun. July 4, 1986. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Hills Jr., Charles (January 6, 1971). "Senate Chooses Smith As President Pro Tem". Clarion-Ledger. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Sen. Smith Won't Seek Re-election". Clarion-Ledger. May 9, 1971. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b "Marion Smith". Mississippi Historical Society. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
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