George Smith (Missouri politician)

George Smith
From 1876's An Illustrated Historical Atlas of Clinton County, Missouri
United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri
In office
1869–1877
Preceded byThomas Bates Wallace
Succeeded byCharles C. Allen
Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
In office
1865–1869
GovernorThomas Clement Fletcher
Preceded byWillard Preble Hall
Succeeded byEdwin Obed Stanard
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from Caldwell County
In office
1862–1863
In office
1852–1853
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Columbiana County
In office
1837–1839
Personal details
Born(1809-02-02)February 2, 1809
Columbiana County, Ohio
DiedJuly 14, 1881(1881-07-14) (aged 72)
Cameron, Missouri
Resting placePackard Cemetery, Cameron, Missouri
Political partyDemocratic (before 1861)
Unconditional Union (1861-1862)
Republican (from 1862)
Spouse(s)Sarah A. Chapman (m. 1833-1836, her death)
Mary A. Kerrins (m. 1839-1881, his death)
Children7
EducationMiami University (attended)
OccupationBusinessman
Farmer

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.


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