Lewia C. Smith's Campaign for School Commissioner, 1880

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Lewia C. Smith's Campaign for School Commissioner, 1880

Campaign Title

Lewia C. Smith's Campaign for School Commissioner, 1880

Candidate

Smith, Lewia C.

Marital Status

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

City/Town

Rochester

County

Monroe

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

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