Alexander Smyth
United States Army general (1765–1830) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander Smyth (1765 – April 17, 1830) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Virginia. Smyth served in the Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, United States House of Representatives and as a general during the War of 1812. Smyth County, Virginia, is named in his honor.
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Alexander Smyth | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 22nd district | |
In office March 4, 1827 – April 17, 1830 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Estil |
Succeeded by | Joseph Draper |
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 | |
Preceded by | Hugh Nelson |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Estil |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Sheffey |
Succeeded by | George Tucker |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Wythe County | |
In office 1826 Alongside Montgomery Friel | |
In office 1816 Alongside Jacob Fishback | |
In office 1804–1807 Alongside Joseph Crockett and Samuel Graham | |
In office 1801 Alongside Daniel Sheffey | |
In office 1796 Alongside Francis Carter | |
In office 1792 Alongside William Caffee | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1765 (1765) Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Kingdom of Ireland |
Died | April 17, 1830(1830-04-17) (aged 64–65) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Other political affiliations | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Nancy Binkley |
Children | Malvina Smyth |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1808 – 1813 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | Regiment of Riflemen |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 *Battle of Queenston Heights *Battle of Frenchman's Creek |
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