John T. Smith
John T. Smith ( May 1801 in Carlisle , Cumberland County , Pennsylvania - March 30, 1864 in Philadelphia , Philadelphia County , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1843 and 1845 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Life
There is no information about his youth or professional career beyond politics. It is only mentioned that he attended the public schools in his home country. Politically, he became a member of the Democratic Party founded by Andrew Jackson in 1828 .
In the 1842 congressional election , Smith was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , in the third constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Charles Jared Ingersoll on March 4, 1843 . Until March 3, 1845 he was able to complete a legislative period in Congress . This period was marked by tension between President John Tyler and the Whigs . In addition, a possible annexation of the Republic of Texas , which has been independent of Mexico since 1836, was already being discussed.
After the end of his time in the US House of Representatives, the trail of John Smith is lost.
Web links
- John T. Smith in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- John T. Smith in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Jared Ingersoll |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (3rd constituency) March 4, 1843 - March 3, 1845 |
John Hull Campbell |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Smith, John T. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 1801 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Carlisle , Cumberland County , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 30, 1864 |
| Place of death | Philadelphia , Philadelphia County , Pennsylvania |