Warren Robert Smith (July 20, 1888 – December 4, 1957) was the State Treasurer of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in office.
Early life and education Smith was born in Oconto, Wisconsin, or Marinette, Wisconsin,"United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5Q6-6Z6 : Mon Apr 28 15:54:11 UTC 2025), Entry for Warren Robt Smith, 1942, 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,"United States, Census, 1900", FamilySearch (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. and as "Warren R. Smith, step-son" in the 1910 census."United States, Census, 1910", FamilySearch (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. He attended Oshkosh State College and Marquette University.
Career Smith taught school and also worked as a real estate broker, grocer, building manager, accountant, and auditor. He was elected state treasurer of Wisconsin in 1946 and served until his death in Madison on December 4, 1957, from complications of a stroke. He was a Republican. He was buried at Wanderer's Rest Cemetery (a.k.a. Lincoln Memorial Cemetery) in Milwaukee. His wife Dena A. Smith was appointed to succeed him. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1968,' Biographical Sketch of Dena A. Smith, pg. 6
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