George Weissinger Smith
George Weissinger Smith | |
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| 37th Mayor of Louisville | |
| In office 1917–1921 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Buschemeyer |
| Succeeded by | Huston Quin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1864 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 1931 (aged 66) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia University of Louisville |
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George Weissinger Smith (October 10, 1864 – January 28, 1931) was mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, from 1917 to 1921. His maternal grandfather, George Weissinger, published the Louisville Journal (which became the Courier-Journal) during the controversial tenure of George D. Prentice.