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

1. Adger Smith Guided Merger Of 2 Cities
2. Adger Smith Lane, Melbourne