George Smith (Pennsylvania politician)

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George Smith was an early 19th-century member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district. [1]

He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eleventh and Twelfth Congresses, serving from March 4, 1809 to March 3, 1813. [2]

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References

  1. Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "Smith, G to I". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  2. "SMITH, George - Biographical Information". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district

1809–1813
Succeeded by