Adger Smith
| Adger L. Smith | |
|---|---|
| 33rd Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida | |
|
In office 1963–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Milton McGrath |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished / City consolidated |
| 47th Mayor of Melbourne, Florida | |
|
In office November 10, 1969 – November 10, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Allen |
| Succeeded by | Milton McGrath |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1917 Eau Gallie, Florida |
| Died |
August 6, 1991[1] Melbourne, Florida[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Gretelle[2] |
| Children | Connie Bruce, Janey Schneider, Jackie Ballard, Jim Ballard[2] |
| Residence |
873 Adger Smith Lane, Melbourne, Florida |
| Occupation | well drilling[1] |
| Religion | Seventh-day Adventist[2] |
Adger L. Smith (1917 – August 6, 1991) was the last mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida from 1963 until its consolidation with Melbourne in 1969. He was also the first mayor of the consolidated city of Melbourne from 1969 to 1970.
Smith was born and raised in Eau Gallie.[2]
He inherited his family's well-drilling business, Adger Smith Wells Inc. which had been in operation since 1893.[1][2]
He was director of the Eau Gallie Chamber of Commerce from 1958 until its abolishment in 1966.[1] He became director of the Melbourne Chamber and served in that capacity for 16 years.[1]
He served on the boards of directors of five different banks.[1]
Associations
- Director (1971–1979), Melbourne Airport Authority[1]
- Director, YMCA[1]
- Director, Exchange Club[1]
- Director, Brevard County Water Advisory Board[1]
- Member, Florida and National Water Well Drillers Associations[2]
- Member, Florida Irrigation Society[2]
- Member, National Association of Home Builders[2]
- Member, Florida Sheriffs Association[2]
- Member, Florida Space Institute[2]
References
| Preceded by Milton McGrath |
Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida 1963–1969 |
Succeeded by Office abolished / City consolidated |
| Preceded by Kenneth Allen |
Mayor of Melbourne, Florida 1969–1970 |
Succeeded by Milton McGrath |
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