John Smith (Vermont politician)
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.
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 | August 12, 1789 Barre, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1858 (aged 69) St. Albans, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maria W. Curtis Smith |
| Children | 7 (including J. Gregory Smith and Worthington Curtis Smith |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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