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William Smith (Delaware politician)

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William Smith
Delaware Senate
Delaware House of Representatives
Personal details
DiedDelaware, U.S.
SpouseMary DeHaven
Children10
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer
  • contractor

William Smith (1797 - 1863[1]) was an American politician from Delaware.

Early life

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William Smith was born to John Smith. He grew up in Cecil County, Maryland. At a young age, he learned the trade of stone masonry and contracting.[2]

Career

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Smith was a contractor on the Frenchtown Railroad, which was built around 1830. He also worked as a farmer.[2] In 1832, he moved to Delaware with his family.[2]

Smith was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives. He served two terms. He then served as a member of the Delaware Senate.[2] He served as a member of Governor William Tharp's staff.[2]

Personal life

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Smith married Mary DeHaven, daughter of Jesse DeHaven. They had ten children, including Sarah, George I., Mary J., William H., Jacob R., James P., Samuel, Elizabeth and Winfield S.[2]

Smith died, aged 69, at his home in Delaware.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "William Smith (1797-1863) - Find a Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 393–394. Retrieved October 24, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon