Addison T. Smith facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Addison T. Smith
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1933
Preceded by	Himself (from At-Large)
Succeeded by	Thomas C. Coffin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's At-Large district
In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1919
Preceded by	(new seat)
Succeeded by	Himself (to 2nd District)
Personal details
Born	Addison Taylor Smith September 5, 1862 Cambridge, Ohio, U.S.
Died	July 5, 1956(1956-07-05) (aged 93) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C.
Nationality	United States
Political party	Republican
Spouses	Mary Fairchild Smith (m. 1889–1947, her death)
Children	3 sons: Hugh Fairchild Smith Benjamin Taylor Smith Walter Shoup Smith
Residence	Twin Falls
Alma mater	George Washington University Law School, 1895
Profession	Attorney

Addison Taylor Smith (born September 5, 1862 – died July 5, 1956) was an important politician from Idaho. He served as a congressman for ten terms. This means he was a representative for Idaho in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Addison Smith was born in Cambridge, Ohio. He started his political career in 1891 in Washington, D.C.. He worked as a secretary for Senator George L. Shoup from Idaho. A secretary for a senator helps with their daily work and official duties.

Smith studied law at George Washington University Law School. He graduated in 1895. He continued to work for Senator Shoup until 1900. Later, in 1903, he joined the staff of another Idaho Senator, Weldon B. Heyburn. Smith also helped lead the Idaho Republican Party.

By 1905, Smith moved to Twin Falls, Idaho. In 1907, he was chosen to be the registrar of the United States Land Office in Boise. This job involved managing public lands.

Serving in Congress

In 1912, Idaho gained a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Addison Smith was elected as one of two representatives for the entire state of Idaho. This was called an "at-large" position.

Starting with the 1918 election, Idaho was split into two separate areas, or districts. Smith then represented the 2nd district of Idaho. He served in Congress for many years, helping to make laws for the country.

During his time in the House, he led several important committees. These included:

• The Committee on Alcohol Liquor Traffic
• The Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands
• The Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation

These committees worked on important issues like controlling alcohol and bringing water to dry lands for farming.

After Congress

In 1932, Addison Smith, who was 70 years old, ran for re-election but lost. He was defeated by Thomas C. Coffin, a member of the Democratic Party.

After leaving Congress, Smith continued to serve the public. In 1934, he was appointed to a board that helped military veterans. This was part of the Veterans Administration. He worked there until 1942.

In 1937, he became a director at the Columbia Institution for the Deaf. Today, this is known as Gallaudet University. It is a famous university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. He held this position until he passed away.

Addison Smith died in 1956 at the age of 93. He is buried in Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C. In Twin Falls, Idaho, a main street called Addison Avenue is named after him.