Marion Bartow Smith
American politician
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Marion Bartow Smith (October 4, 1879[1] – December 18, 1962) was an American politician often referred to as M. B. "T-Bone" Smith. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[2]
Marion Bartow Smith | |
|---|---|
 Smith in 1947 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Seminole County | |
| In office 1943–1952 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1879 Oglethorpe, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 1962 (aged 83) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Nickname | T-Bone |
Life and career
Smith was born in Oglethorpe, Georgia.[3]
Smith served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1943 to 1952.[2][4] He stood for re-election in 1952 but was defeated by Mack N. Cleveland Jr. in the primaries.[5] He ran again the following term in 1954, this time in Group 2, against the incumbent Volie Williams Jr,[5] but lost 1234 to 785 votes.[6]
Smith died on December 18, 1962, at the age of 83 in a nursing home.[7]
