John T. Smith (ca. May 1801 – March 30, 1864) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1843 to 1845.
John T. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Jared Ingersoll |
| Succeeded by | John Hull Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1801 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 1864 (aged 62) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life and education
Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa May 1801, and educated in the local schools.[1]
Career
He worked in banking as an officer and member of the board of directors at the Kensington Bank,[2] and served as president[3] from 1854 to 1863. He was a member of the Board of Trustees at the Manufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Beneficial Savings Institution in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties district.[4]
A Democrat, Smith was elected to the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 3rd District in 1842, and he served one term, March 4, 1843 to March 3, 1845.[1]
Smith served for several years on the Board of Commissioners for Northern Liberties (now part of Philadelphia), and was the board’s President from 1840 to 1843 and 1846 to 1849.[5] In addition, he served in appointive positions including Inspector of the Philadelphia County Prison.[6]
He died on March 30, 1864[1] and was interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.[7]
References
Citations
Sources
- Scharf, John Thomas (1884). History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884, Volume 3. L.H. Everts & Co.