Ellison Smith

Biography

Ellison Smith (died 1944) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from March 1909 to November 1944, during the 61st–78th Congresses. Smith served as a Democrat. Smith died in office on November 17, 1944.

Key Information

• Full Name: Ellison DuRant Smith
• Died: November 17, 1944
• Term Started: January 3, 1939
• Term Ended: November 17, 1944
• Senate Class: Class III

Service History

• Mar 15, 1909 – Dec 6, 1915 61st–64th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
• Dec 6, 1915 – Apr 11, 1921 64th–67th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
• Apr 11, 1921 – Dec 5, 1927 67th–70th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
• Dec 5, 1927 – Mar 9, 1933 70th–73rd Congresses Democrat South Carolina
• Mar 9, 1933 – Jan 3, 1939 73rd–75th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
• Jan 3, 1939 – Nov 17, 1944 76th–78th Congresses Democrat South Carolina

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.