John Speed Smith | |
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Kentucky State Senator | |
In office 1846–1850 | |
Kentucky State Representative | |
In office 1845–1846 | |
In office 1839–1842 | |
In office 1827–1831 | |
In office 1819–1820 | |
Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1827–1828 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district | |
In office August 6, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | George Robertson |
Succeeded by | Thomas Patrick Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | Jessamine County, Kentucky | July 1, 1792
Died | June 6, 1854 Richmond, Kentucky | (aged 61)
Resting place | Richmond Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Lewis Clay
(m. 1815) |
Children | Green Clay Smith |
Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 1812–1814 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
John Speed Smith (July 1, 1792 – June 6, 1854) was an attorney and politician, a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, and a state representative for several terms, as well as state senator. He served for four years as a US District Attorney. He was the father of Green Clay Smith, who also served as a state representative and US Congressman.