William Loughton Smith
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William Loughton Smith (1758 – December 19, 1812) was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat from Charleston, South Carolina. He represented South Carolina as a Federalist in the United States House of Representatives from 1789 until 1797, during which time he served as chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means.
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William Loughton Smith | |
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United States Minister to Portugal | |
In office September 8, 1797 – September 9, 1801 | |
President | John Adams Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | David Humphreys |
Succeeded by | Thomas Sumter Jr. |
Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee | |
In office 1794–1797 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Fitzsimons |
Succeeded by | Robert G. Harper |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district | |
In office April 13, 1789[1] – July 10, 1797 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Thomas Pinckney |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Charles Town (St. James, Goose Creek) | |
In office January 3, 1785 – May 22, 1789 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Loughton Smith (1758-10-02)October 2, 1758 Charles Town, Province of South Carolina, British America |
Died | December 19, 1812(1812-12-19) (aged 54) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouses | |
Children | 4 (2 per marriage) |
Parent(s) | Benjamin Smith Anne Loughton |
Relatives | Ralph Izard (father-in-law, first marriage) |
Education | Middle Temple |
Occupation | politician |
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