Joshua Lafayette Smith
American politician
About Joshua Lafayette Smith
Lived 1830 – 1867 (aged 37). Joshua Lafayette Smith was an American.
Joshua Lafayette "Fayette" Smith (June 29, 1830 – July 2, 1867) was mayor of Dallas, Texas, in 1861; he was shot to death in 1867 on the steps of the courthouse. He was also known as Fayette Smith. He was born to the Reverend James Anderson Smith and Anne Killen Smith. The Smith family moved to Texas in 1846. He was married to Margaret (née Sims) Daniel.
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Who was Joshua Lafayette Smith?
American politician
When was Joshua Lafayette Smith born?
Joshua Lafayette Smith was born on 29 June 1830.
When did Joshua Lafayette Smith die?
Joshua Lafayette Smith died on 2 July 1867 in Dallas.
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Joshua Lafayette Smith was American.
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