William Russell Smith

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William Russell Smith
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 4th district
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1857
Preceded by	Samuel Williams Inge
Succeeded by	Sydenham Moore
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office 1841-1843
Personal details
Born	(1815-03-27)March 27, 1815 Logan County, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	February 26, 1896(1896-02-26) (aged 80) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Mount Olivet Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1861–1862
Rank	Colonel
Unit	26th Alabama Infantry Regiment

William Russell Smith (March 27, 1815 – February 26, 1896) was a prominent Alabama politician who served in both the United States Congress and the Confederate Congress.