George W. Smyth

George Washington Smyth (May 16, 1803  – February 21, 1866) was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. Before serving in Congress, he was the commissioner of the Texas General Land Office from 1848 to 1851. He is also noted as a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

For the Canadian politician, see George Smyth (Canadian politician). For the Mississippi jurist, see George W. Smyth (Mississippi judge).
George W. Smyth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded byRichardson A. Scurry
Succeeded byLemuel D. Evans
Personal details
Born(1803-05-16)May 16, 1803
North Carolina
DiedFebruary 21, 1866(1866-02-21) (aged 62)
Austin, Texas
Political partyDemocratic
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