Albert Smith (New York politician)
Albert Smith (22 June 1805 – 28 August 1870) was an American politician, a judge, and a U.S. Representative from New York.
Albert Smith | |
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Albert Smith, New York Congressman, Wisconsin Judge | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 33rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Babcock |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Putnam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1805 Cooperstown, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 1870 (aged 65) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Citizenship | US |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Stevens Smith |
| Profession | Lawyer Judge Politician |
Early live edit
Born in Cooperstown, New York, Smith completed preparatory studies and moved to Batavia, New York, where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Batavia.
Career edit
Smith held several local offices and served as member of the New York State Assembly in 1840.
Elected as a Whig to the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Congresses, Smith served as United States Representative for the 33rd district of New York from (4 March 1843 – 3 March 1847).
Smith moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1849, where he resumed the practice of law. He was a Justice of the Peace 1851-1859 and served as judge of the Milwaukee County Court 1859-1870.[1]
Death edit
Smith died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 28, 1870 (age 65 years, 66 days). He is interred at Forest Home Cemetery.
References edit
- ^ Proceedings of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin at Its Annual Meeting Volume 53. State Historical Society of Wisconsin 1906. 1906. p. 201.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Albert Smith (id: S000512)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- "Albert Smith". Find a Grave. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- https://madison.newspaperarchive.com/madison-wisconsin-state-journal/1870-08-30/
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.