William Smith (Delaware politician)

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William Smith
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William Smith (1797 - 1863 [1] ) was an American politician from Delaware.

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Early life

William Smith was born to John Smith. He grew up in Cecil County, Maryland. At a young age, he learned the trade of stone masonry and contracting. [2]

Career

Smith was a contractor on the Frenchtown Railroad, which was built around 1830. He also worked as a farmer. [2] In 1832, he moved to Delaware with his family. [2]

Smith was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives. He served two terms. He then served as a member of the Delaware Senate. [2] He served as a member of Governor William Tharp's staff. [2]

Personal life

Smith married Mary DeHaven, daughter of Jesse DeHaven. They had ten children, including Sarah, George I., Mary J., William H., Jacob R., James P., Samuel, Elizabeth and Winfield S. [2]

Smith died, aged 69, at his home in Delaware. [2]

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References

  1. "William Smith (1797-1863) - Find a Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 393–394. Retrieved October 24, 2023 via Archive.org. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg