John Smith (Vermont politician)
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John Smith (August 12, 1789 – November 26, 1858) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from Vermont. He served as a U.S. Representative for one term, prior to which he served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.
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John Smith | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Heman Allen (of Milton) |
Succeeded by | Augustus Young |
Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
In office 1831–1834 | |
Preceded by | Robert B. Bates |
Succeeded by | Ebenezer N. Briggs |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from St. Albans | |
In office 1827–1837 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Swift |
Succeeded by | Lawrence Brainerd |
Personal details | |
Born | (1789-08-12)August 12, 1789 Barre, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | August 26, 1858(1858-08-26) (aged 69) St. Albans, Vermont, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Maria W. Curtis Smith[1] |
Children | 7 (including J. Gregory Smith and Worthington Curtis Smith[2] |
Alma mater | University of Vermont |
Profession | Lawyer |
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