William Henry Smith was a newspaper editor, Republican politician who was Ohio Secretary of State 1865–1868, consolidated and managed the Associated Press, and was a compiler and editor of several historic works. Wikipedia
Born: December 1, 1833, Columbia County, NY
Died: July 27, 1896 (age 62 years), Lake Forest, IL
Plays: The Drunkard
Party: Republican Party
Previous office: Secretary of State of Ohio (1865–1868)