William Alden Smith

William Alden Smith
United States Senator from Michigan
In office February 9, 1907 – March 3, 1919
Preceded by	Russell A. Alger
Succeeded by	Truman H. Newberry
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 5th district
In office March 4, 1895 – February 9, 1907
Preceded by	George F. Richardson
Succeeded by	Gerrit J. Diekema
Personal details
Born	(1859-05-12)May 12, 1859 Dowagiac, Michigan, U.S.
Died	October 11, 1932(1932-10-11) (aged 73) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Nancy Alice Osterhout
Children	William Alden Smith, Jr.
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William Alden Smith (May 12, 1859 – October 11, 1932) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. After the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, Smith chaired the Senate hearings into the disaster. His report led to major reforms in maritime safety.