Augustus L. Smith

This article is about the 19th century Wisconsin politician. For his grandson, the 20th century archaeologist, see A. Ledyard Smith.

Augustus Ledyard Smith Sr. (April 5, 1833 – August 12, 1902) was an American educator, businessman, and Democratic politician from Appleton, Wisconsin. He was the 9th mayor of Appleton, and served two years in the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 22nd Senate district from 1866 to 1868.

Augustus L. Smith
9th Mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin
In office April 1870 – April 1871
Preceded by	George N. Richmond
Succeeded by	George N. Richmond
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district
In office January 1, 1866 – January 6, 1868
Preceded by	Joseph Harris
Succeeded by	William Young
Personal details
Born	(1833-04-05)April 5, 1833 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	October 12, 1902(1902-10-12) (aged 69) Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Riverside Cemetery, Appleton
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Edna Jewett Taylor ​ ​ (m. 1860; died 1894)​
Children	Augustus Ledyard Smith Jr. (b. 1862; died 1924) Franklin Taylor Smith (b. 1864; died 1923)
Relatives	A. Ledyard Smith (grandson)
Signature

The American archaeologist A. Ledyard Smith was his grandson.

Biography

Born in Middletown, Connecticut, Smith graduated from Wesleyan University in 1854. He then taught at University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. Smith also taught mathematics at the United States Naval Academy. Smith was the editor of the Fond du Lac Union newspaper for two years. He then served as secretary/treasurer and land agent of the Green Bay and Mississippi Canal Company, later known as the Fox River Improvement Company. Smith lived in Appleton, Wisconsin. In 1866 and 1867, Smith served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a Democrat. He was appointed regent of the University of Wisconsin. In 1870, Smith served as mayor of Appleton, Wisconsin. He died at his home in Appleton, Wisconsin.