George Ross Smith

Republican Representative of Minnesota's 5th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

May 28, 1864 (88 years old)

Birthday

November 7, 1952

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative from Minnesota for two terms (1913-1917).
Born and raised in Minnesota, where he also pursued his education and career.
Graduated from the law school of the University of Minnesota in 1893.
Admitted to the bar in the same year he graduated, starting his legal practice in Minneapolis.
Served in the Minnesota House of Representatives starting in 1903.
Served as a judge of the probate court of Hennepin County, Minnesota, from 1907 to 1913.
After his congressional service, he resumed practicing law and also taught law classes.
Died in Minneapolis and was buried at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Affiliated with the Republican Party during his political career.