About Bernard Smith
Lived 1776 – 1835 (aged 59). Bernard Smith was an American politician.
Bernard Smith (July 5, 1776 – July 16, 1835) was an American politician who served one term as a United States representative from New Jersey from 1819 to 1821.
Biography He was born in Morristown, New Jersey. After completing preparatory studies he was collector of customs in 1809 and 1810, and then postmaster of New Brunswick from 1810-1819.
Congress He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress (March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821). He did not seek renomination in 1820.
Later years Following this, he was appointed register of the land office at Little Rock, Arkansas in 1821, and settled in that state. He was then secretary to the governor of Arkansas 1825-1828; appointed by Governor George Izard as subagent of the Quapaw in 1825, and served until his death.
Death and burial He died in Little Rock on July 16, 1835. Now, he is interred in Mount Holly Cemetery.
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Who was Bernard Smith?
United States Congressional representative from New Jersey (1776-1835)
When was Bernard Smith born?
Bernard Smith was born on 5 July 1776 in Morristown.
When did Bernard Smith die?
Bernard Smith died on 16 July 1835 in Little Rock.
What was Bernard Smith's occupation?
Bernard Smith was a politician.
What nationality was Bernard Smith?
Bernard Smith was American.
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· DBpedia: Bernard Smith (New Jersey politician)
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