About George Smith
Lived 1804 – 1882 (aged 77–78). George Smith was a botanist.
George C. Smith
Early life George C. Smith was born on February 12, 1804, in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania, to Benjamin Hayes Smith and Margaret Dunn Smith. He graduated with an MD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1826.
Career Smith was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 4th district in 1831, serving from 1832 to 1836 as a member of the Anti-Masonic Party. Because of this, he was appointed the first Superintendent of Common Schools of Delaware County and President of the School Board of Upper Darby School District. In 1862, Smith published History of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Death Smith died on March 10, 1882 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He is interred at the Old Haverford Friends Meeting Burial Ground.
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Pennsylvania politician, 1804-1882)
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George Smith was a botanist.
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