About John T. Smith
Lived 1801 – 1864 (aged 62–63). John T. Smith was an American politician.
John T. Smith (ca. May 1801 – March 30, 1864) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1843 to 1845.
Early life and education Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa May 1801, and educated in the local schools.
Career He worked in banking as an officer and member of the board of directors at the Kensington Bank, and served as president from 1854 to 1863. He was a member of the Board of Trustees at the Manufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Beneficial Savings Institution in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties district.
A Democrat, Smith was elected to the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 3rd District in 1842, and he served one term, March 4, 1843 to March 3, 1845.
He died on March 30, 1864
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Who was John T. Smith?
American politician; U.S. representative from Pennsylvania (1801-1864)
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John T. Smith was born in 1801 in Carlisle.
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John T. Smith died on 30 March 1864 in Philadelphia.
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John T. Smith was a politician.
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John T. Smith was American.
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