Frank Smith (Canadian politician)
Sir Frank Smith, PC (March 13, 1822 – January 17, 1901) was a Canadian businessman and senator. He was born in County Armagh in Ireland and in 1832 came to Canada with his family and his father established a farm in Etobicoke.
The Honourable Sir Frank Smith | |
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| Senator for Toronto, Ontario | |
| In office February 2, 1871 – January 17, 1901 | |
| Appointed by | John A. Macdonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1822 Richill, Armagh, Ireland |
| Died | January 17, 1901 (aged 78) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Mary Theresa O'Higgins (1832–1896) |
| Children | James Austin Smith (son) Hugh Harvey Smith(son) Marcella Clara Smith (daughter) Frances Anastasia Smith (daughter) Gertrude Anne Smith (daughter) |
| Cabinet | Minister Without Portfolio (1882–1891 & 1892–1896) Minister of Public Works (1891–1892) Controller of Customs (Acting) (1896) |
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