# Warren R. Smith

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**Warren Robert Smith** (July 20, 1888 – December 4, 1957) was the State Treasurer of [Wisconsin](/source/Wisconsin) from 1947 until his death in office.

## Early life and education

Smith was born in [Oconto, Wisconsin](/source/Oconto,_Wisconsin),[1][2] or [Marinette, Wisconsin](/source/Marinette,_Wisconsin),[3] the son of John P. Murphy and Katherine (née Farrell, 1868–1932). His mother later married James P. Smith (1857–1924); Warren is listed as "Warren R. Murphy, step-son" in the 1900 census,[4] and as "Warren R. Smith, step-son" in the 1910 census.[5] He attended [Oshkosh State College](/source/Oshkosh_State_College) and [Marquette University](/source/Marquette_University).[2]

## Career

Smith taught school and also worked as a real estate broker, grocer, building manager, accountant, and auditor.[2] He was elected state treasurer of Wisconsin in 1946 and served until his death in [Madison](/source/Madison,_Wisconsin) on December 4, 1957, from complications of a stroke.[2] He was a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)).[2] He was buried at Wanderer's Rest Cemetery (a.k.a. Lincoln Memorial Cemetery) in Milwaukee.[2] His wife [Dena A. Smith](/source/Dena_A._Smith) was appointed to succeed him.[6][7]

## Notes

1. [*The Wisconsin Blue Book 1956*](https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/ATT2C657GYH2FO85/pages/AJJ6S6PPY3GTV58R). Madison, WI: State of Wisconsin. 1956. p. 6. Retrieved October 21, 2025.

1. ["State Official, Warren Smith, Dies at Madison"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-warren-r-smith/183378660/). *Oshkosh Daily Northwestern*. December 5, 1957. pp. [1](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-warren-r-smith/183378660/), [7](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-warren-r-smith/183378653/). Retrieved October 21, 2025. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. "United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", FamilySearch ([https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5Q6-6Z6](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5Q6-6Z6) : Mon Apr 28 15:54:11 UTC 2025), Entry for Warren Robt Smith, 1942,

1. "United States, Census, 1900", FamilySearch ([https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMKT-LRK](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMKT-LRK) : Thu Nov 14 17:45:27 UTC 2024), Entry for James Smith and Katherine Smith, 1900.

1. "United States, Census, 1910", FamilySearch ([https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP23-YKN](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP23-YKN) : Wed Aug 13 17:36:29 UTC 2025), Entry for James P Smith and Catherine C Smith, 1910.

1. ["Smith's Widow Selected to Fill Treasurer Post"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-warren-r-smith/183378815/). *Oshkosh Daily Northwestern*. December 5, 1957. pp. [1](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-warren-r-smith/183378815/), [7](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-warren-r-smith/183378841/). Retrieved October 21, 2025. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1968,' Biographical Sketch of Dena A. Smith, pg. 6

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