- Elizabeth Rudel Smith was born in Montreal, Québec, Canada. She was married to Albert W. Gatov and Frederick H. Smith. She died on January 25, 1997 in Kentfield, California, USA.
- SpousesAlbert W. Gatov(1962 - 1978) (his death)Frederick H. Smith(1942 - 1961) (divorced)
- Wealthy California businesswoman who was long active in Democratic politics and served briefly as Treasurer of the United States.
- Married four times and widowed three times.
- Served as Democratic national committeewoman from California for nine years.
- Appointed Treasurer of the United States in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. She resigned in April 1962 to return to California politics and helped fellow Democrats that year thwart Richard M. Nixon's initial bid for a political comeback, in the race for governor. She also rejoined the Democratic National Committee, where she remained until 1965.
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