John Smith (Illinois)
| John Corson Smith | |
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| 24th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
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In office January 30, 1885 – January 14, 1889 |
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| Governor | Richard J. Oglesby |
| Preceded by | William J. Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Lyman Ray |
| 18th Illinois Treasurer | |
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In office January 5, 1883 – January 29, 1885 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Rutz |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Gross |
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In office January 13, 1879 – January 9, 1881 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Rutz |
| Succeeded by | Edward Rutz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1832 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 31, 1910 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Charlotte A. Gallaher |
| Profession | Soldier, tax assessor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of AmericaUnion |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General (Army) |
| Unit | 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
John Corson Smith (February 13, 1832 – December 31, 1910) was an American general and politician from Pennsylvania. Coming to Galena, Illinois in 1854, Smith first practiced carpentry before receiving a commission at a customhouse. Smith fought in the Civil War with the 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was brevetted a brigadier general for his actions at the Battle of Chickamauga. Returning to Galena, Smith work in Internal Revenue until moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1874. There, he was named Chief Grain Inspector, then was elected Illinois Treasurer (1879–1881, 1883–1885). He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 1884. Smith was also a prominent Mason, leading the Illinois chapter and serving as Grand Scribe for twenty-five years.
John Corson Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 13, 1832. Smith apprenticed as a carpenter and builder. He came to Chicago, Illinois in 1854, but stayed only briefly before removing to Galena, Illinois. He worked there as a carpenter for the next five years. In 1859, he was appointed Assistant Superintendent of the U.S. Custom House and Post Office in nearby Dubuque, Iowa.
Upon the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, Smith enlisted as a private with the 74th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Later that year, he raised Company I of the 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was named its major when the regiment was approved. The unit was eventually attached to the Military Division of the Mississippi, led by fellow Galena native Ulysses S. Grant. He was brevetted a brigadier general for his actions at the Battle of Chickamauga. Smith was badly wounded at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, but survived.
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