H. Selwyn Smith

Harold Selwyn Smith (July 19, 1922 – August 24, 2013) was an American jurist and politician who served as a member of the Senate of Virginia and as Virginia's Secretary of Public Safety. He resigned the latter position effective July 1, 1980 to take up a position on a Virginia Circuit Court.[1]

H. Selwyn Smith
2nd Virginia Secretary of Public Safety
In office
July 1, 1976  July 1, 1980
GovernorMills Godwin
John N. Dalton
Preceded byWayne A. Whitham
Succeeded byT. Rodman Layman
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 29th district
In office
January 12, 1972  January 14, 1976
Preceded byLloyd C. Bird
Succeeded byChuck Colgan
Personal details
Born
Harold Selwyn Smith

(1922-07-19)July 19, 1922
Manassas, Virginia, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 2013(2013-08-24) (aged 91)
Manassas, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Virginia Margaret Busk
Alma materVirginia Tech (BS)
University of Virginia (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1943–1947
RankCaptain
Battles/warsWorld War II

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