Israel Smith
American judge and politician (1759–1810) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the leader of the RLDS Church, see Israel A. Smith.
Israel Smith (April 4, 1759 – December 2, 1810) was an American lawyer and politician. He held a wide variety of positions in the state of Vermont, including as a member of the United States House of Representatives, a member of the United States Senate, the fourth governor of Vermont.
Quick Facts 4th Governor of Vermont, Lieutenant ...
Israel Smith | |
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4th Governor of Vermont | |
In office October 9, 1807 – October 14, 1808 | |
Lieutenant | Paul Brigham |
Preceded by | Isaac Tichenor |
Succeeded by | Isaac Tichenor |
United States Senator from Vermont | |
In office March 4, 1803 – October 1, 1807 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel Chipman |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Robinson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's 1st district | |
In office October 17, 1791 – March 3, 1797 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Matthew Lyon |
In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 | |
Preceded by | Matthew Lyon |
Succeeded by | Gideon Olin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1759-04-04)April 4, 1759 Suffield, Colony of Connecticut, British America |
Died | December 2, 1810(1810-12-02) (aged 51) Rutland, Vermont, U.S. |
Resting place | West Street Cemetery, Rutland, Vermont |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Abiah Douglass (m. 1783-1810, his death) |
Profession | Attorney |
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