The Smiths of West Virginia
- Joseph L. Smith (1880–1962), Mayor of Beckley, West Virginia 1904-1909; West Virginia State Senator 1909-1912; U.S. Representative from West Virginia 1929-1945; Chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party 1944-1947. Father of Hulett C. Smith.
- Hulett C. Smith (1918-), Chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party 1956-1962, Governor of West Virginia 1965-1969, Democratic National Committeeman 1969, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1972 2000. Son of Joseph L. Smith.
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