Alexander Smyth

Alexander Smyth
Portrait of Alexander Smyth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 22nd district
In office March 4, 1827 – April 17, 1830
Preceded by	Benjamin Estil
Succeeded by	Joseph Draper
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825
Preceded by	Hugh Nelson
Succeeded by	Benjamin Estil
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district
In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by	Daniel Sheffey
Succeeded by	George Tucker
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Wythe County
In office 1826 Alongside Montgomery Friel
In office 1816 Alongside Jacob Fishback
In office 1804–1807 Alongside Joseph Crockett and Samuel Graham
In office 1801 Alongside Daniel Sheffey
In office 1796 Alongside Francis Carter
In office 1792 Alongside William Caffee
Personal details
Born	1765 (1765) Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Kingdom of Ireland
Died	April 17, 1830(1830-04-17) (aged 64–65) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Political party	Jacksonian
Other political affiliations	Democratic-Republican
Spouse	Nancy Binkley
Children	Malvina Smyth
Occupation	Lawyer, politician
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1808 – 1813
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands	Regiment of Riflemen
Battles/wars	War of 1812 *Battle of Queenston Heights *Battle of Frenchman's Creek

Alexander Smyth (1765 – April 17, 1830) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Virginia. Smyth served in the Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, United States House of Representatives and as a general during the War of 1812. Smyth County, Virginia, is named in his honor.