William Smith (South Carolina politician, born 1762)

William Smith
United States Senator from South Carolina
In office November 29, 1826 – March 3, 1831
Preceded by	William Harper
Succeeded by	Stephen Miller
In office December 4, 1816 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by	John Taylor
Succeeded by	Robert Hayne
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the York district
In office November 28, 1831 – December 17, 1831
Preceded by	Benjamin Person
Succeeded by	William Hill
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the York district
In office November 22, 1824 – November 29, 1826
Preceded by	Multi-member district
Succeeded by	William McGill
Personal details
Born	c. 1762 York County, South Carolina
Died	June 26, 1840 (aged 77–78) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Democratic-Republican (Before 1825) Democratic (1828–1840)

William Smith (c. 1762 – June 26, 1840) was an American politician from the state of South Carolina. He served two terms as a Senator in the United States Senate, the first from 1816 to 1823 and the second from 1826 to 1831. During his life Smith was one of the most prominent political leaders in the state of South Carolina.^[1] He formed an intense rivalry with John C. Calhoun, arguing against Calhoun's nationalist views, and advocating for states' rights.^[2]