George Smith (Missouri politician)
George Smith (February 2, 1809 - July 14, 1881) was an American politician who was active in Ohio and Missouri. He was most notable for his service as Lieutenant governor of Missouri from 1865 to 1869, and United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri from 1869 to 1877.
George Smith | |
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From 1876's An Illustrated Historical Atlas of Clinton County, Missouri | |
| United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri | |
| In office 1869–1877 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Bates Wallace |
| Succeeded by | Charles C. Allen |
| Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | |
| In office 1865–1869 | |
| Governor | Thomas Clement Fletcher |
| Preceded by | Willard Preble Hall |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Obed Stanard |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from Caldwell County | |
| In office 1862–1863 | |
| In office 1852–1853 | |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Columbiana County | |
| In office 1837–1839 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1809 Columbiana County, Ohio |
| Died | July 14, 1881 (aged 72) Cameron, Missouri |
| Resting place | Packard Cemetery, Cameron, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1861) Unconditional Union (1861-1862) Republican (from 1862) |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah A. Chapman (m. 1833-1836, her death) Mary A. Kerrins (m. 1839-1881, his death) |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | Miami University (attended) |
| Occupation | Businessman Farmer |
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