John T. Smith (congressman)

John T. Smith (May 1801  March 30, 1864)[1] was an American banker and 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 byCharles Jared Ingersoll
Succeeded byJohn Hull Campbell
Personal details
BornMay 1801 (1801-05)
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
DiedMarch 30, 1864(1864-03-30) (aged 62)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic

Early life and education

Smith was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1801, and educated locally.

Career

He resided in the Philadelphia area, where he was active in banking as an officer and member of the board of directors at the Kensington Bank, of which he was President from 1854 to 1863. In addition, he was a member of the Board of Trustees at the Manufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Beneficial Savings Institution in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties district.

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.

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.[2] In addition, he served in appointive positions including Inspector of the Philadelphia County Prison.

Notes

  1. "John T. Smith". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  2. Scharf 1884, p. 1775.

References

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Charles Jared Ingersoll
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district

1843–1845
Succeeded by
John Hull Campbell


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