Elbert S. Smith

Elbert Sidney Smith (October 27, 1911 – April 7, 1983) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born, on a farm, in Sangamon County, Illinois. Smith was educated in the Decatur, Illinois public schools. He went to Millikin University and then received his law degree from University of Alabama School of Law 1936. Smith practiced law in Decatur, Illinois. During World War II, Smith served in the United States Navy. From 1949 to 1957, Smith served in the Illinois State Senate and was a Republican. Smith then served as Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts from 1957 to 1961. Smith served in the 6th Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1969-1970 and was a vice president of the convention. Smith died in a hospital in Decatur, Illinois.