William Alden Smith was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. After the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, Smith chaired the Senate hearings into the disaster. His report led to major reforms in maritime safety. Wikipedia
Born: May 12, 1859, Dowagiac, MI
Died: October 11, 1932 (age 73 years), Grand Rapids, MI
Spouse: Nana Osterhout (m. 1885)
Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, MI
Previous offices: Senator, MI (1907–1919) and Representative (1895–1907)
Party: Republican Party