Albert Smith | |
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Albert Smith, New York Congressman, Wisconsin Judge | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from New York's33rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Babcock |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Putnam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1805-06-22)June 22, 1805 Cooperstown, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 1870(1870-08-28) (aged 65) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Party | Whig |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Stevens Smith |
| Profession | Lawyer Judge Politician |
Albert Smith (22 June 1805 – 28 August 1870) was an American politician, a judge, and aU.S. Representative from New York.
Born inCooperstown, New York, Smith completed preparatory studies and moved toBatavia, New York, where he studied law. He wasadmitted to the bar and practiced law in Batavia.
Smith held several local offices and served as member of theNew York State Assembly in 1840.
Elected as aWhig to theTwenty-eighth andTwenty-ninth Congresses, Smith served as United States Representative for the33rd district of New York from (4 March 1843 – 3 March 1847).
Smith moved toMilwaukee, Wisconsin in 1849, where he resumed the practice of law. He was aJustice of the Peace 1851-1859 and served as judge of the Milwaukee County Court 1859-1870.[1]
Smith died inMilwaukee, Wisconsin, August 28, 1870 (age 65 years, 66 days). He isinterred atForest Home Cemetery.
This article incorporatespublic domain material fromBiographical Directory of the United States Congress.Federal government of the United States.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 33rd congressional district 1843–1847 | Succeeded by |