John George Smyth (1815–1869)
John George Smyth JP DL MP (5 February 1815 – 10 June 1869) was a Conservative member of Parliament for the City of York from August 28, 1847 to July 11, 1865.
John George Smyth | |
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| Member of Parliament for City of York | |
| In office 28 August 1847 – 11 July 1865 | |
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| Born | 5 February 1815 |
| Died | 10 June 1869 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Hon. Diana Bosville-Macdonald |
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Smyth was the eldest son of John Henry Smyth (1780–1822), of Heath Hall, Wakefield, Yorkshire, a Whig MP for Cambridge University (1812–1822) and Lady Elizabeth Anne FitzRoy, daughter of George FitzRoy, 4th Duke of Grafton. His younger brother, Henry Smyth, was an Army officer and the grandfather of Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet, recipient of the Victoria Cross.
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