About John Francis Smithwick
Lived 1844 – 1913 (aged 68–69). John Francis Smithwick was a politician and businessperson.
John Francis Smithwick (c. 184427 August 1913) was an Irish businessman and politician.
John Francis Smithwick was a member of the Smithwick's brewing family and took over as head of the firm. He was active in local politics, twice becoming High Sheriff of County Kilkenny and once of Kilkenny City, of which he was mayor in 1884. He was the first chairman of Kilkenny County Council, and one of the Auditors of the National Bank.
From 1880 to 1886 he was Member of Parliament for Kilkenny City, a member of the Home Rule League. As a supporter of Charles Stewart Parnell he was one of the 32 members who were suspended in the sitting of 3 February 1881.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Francis Smithwick's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Francis Smithwick's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Francis Smithwick?
Irish brewer and politician
When was John Francis Smithwick born?
John Francis Smithwick was born in 1844.
When did John Francis Smithwick die?
John Francis Smithwick died in 1913.
What was John Francis Smithwick's occupation?
John Francis Smithwick was a politician and businessperson.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Francis Smithwick
· DBpedia: John Francis Smithwick
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Francis Smithwick. https://biography.guide/john-francis-smithwick/
MLA: "John Francis Smithwick." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-francis-smithwick/.
Chicago: "John Francis Smithwick." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-francis-smithwick/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC