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 | July 1, 1792 Jessamine County, Kentucky |
| Died | June 6, 1854 (aged 61) Richmond, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Richmond Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Lewis Clay
(m. 1815) |
| Children | Green Clay Smith |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| 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.