George Smith

George Smith (February 2, 1809 - July 14, 1881) was an American politician who was active in Ohio and Missouri. He was most notable for his service as Lieutenant governor of Missouri from 1865 to 1869, and United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri from 1869 to 1877.

Early life George Smith was born in Columbiana County, Ohio on February 2, 1809, the son of John and Mary (Fisher) Smith. Both of Smith's grandfathers were natives of Pennsylvania and veterans of the American Revolution, and his father was a veteran of the War of 1812. During his legislative service, Smith was appointed chairman of the House Committee on Banks and Corporations. He was buried at Packard Cemetery in Cameron.

Family In 1833, Smith married Sarah A. Chapman of Brooke County, West Virginia. They were the parents of a son and a daughter. Sarah Chapman Smith died in 1836, and in 1839 Smith married Mary A. Kerrins. With his second wife, Smith was the father of three sons and two daughters.