George Smith (politician, before 1809)
George Smith was an American politician . Between 1809 and 1813 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
George Smith's birth and death dates are not recorded; the same applies to his place of birth and death. Nothing is known about his school education or professional career either. Politically, he became a member of the Democratic-Republican Party founded by the later US President Thomas Jefferson in the late 1790s .
In the 1808 congressional election , Smith was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the fifth constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Daniel Montgomery on March 4, 1809 . After a re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1813 . These had been shaped by the events of the British-American War since 1812 .
After the end of his time in the US House of Representatives, his trail is lost.
Web links
- George Smith in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Montgomery |
United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania (5th constituency) March 4, 1809 - March 3, 1813 |
William Crawford |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Smith, George |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 18th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 19th century |