What party did Ellison Smith belong to?

Ellison Smith was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Ellison Smith serve in the U.S. Senate?

Ellison Smith served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1909 to November 17, 1944, representing South Carolina.

When did Ellison Smith die?

Ellison Smith died on November 17, 1944.

Historical Profile

Ellison Smith is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Ellison Smith

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

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: March 4, 1909
Term Ended: November 17, 1944

Service History

Mar 4, 1909 – Nov 17, 1944 61st–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.

Current Senators from South Carolina

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Smith's service:

Benjamin Tillman (SC) 1909–1918
Christie Benet (SC) 1918
William Pollock (SC) 1918–1919
Nathaniel Dial (SC) 1919–1925
Coleman Blease (SC) 1925–1931
James Byrnes (SC) 1931–1941
Alva Lumpkin (SC) 1941
Roger Peace (SC) 1941
Burnet Maybank (SC) 1941–1944