Alfred C. Smith

Alfred Charles Smith (born October 8, 1893) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing the state's 3rd district.

Alfred C. Smith
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 3rd district
In office March 16, 1927 – January 11, 1928 January 9, 1924 – March 10, 1926
Preceded by	Campbell C. Hyatt
Succeeded by	Lloyd E. Warren
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Norfolk and South Norfolk
In office January 11, 1922 – January 9, 1924
Preceded by	John G. Wallace, Jr.
Succeeded by	Quinton C. Davis, Jr.
Personal details
Born	Alfred Charles Smith October 8, 1893 Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Alma Corrine Johnson
Alma mater	Wofford College
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I

An investigation was commenced in 1926 after Smith was accused of committing forgery in South Carolina and Virginia. He became the first person in the history of the Virginia Senate to be impeached, and on the night of March 10, he was removed from office.[1] One year later, Smith received the seat back and served the remainder of his term.

In August 1938, Smith was sentenced to eight years in prison following a conviction for fraudulently obtaining funds as an agent for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company.[2]

References

1. "State Senator Once Convicted Of Forgery; Bar Association Upheld". The Daily Mail. Hagerstown, Maryland. May 26, 1926. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
2. "Ex-State Senator, Guilty of Fraud, Gets 8-Year Term", Newport News Daily Press (August 21, 1938), p. 17.

External links

• Alfred C. Smith at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007