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William Russell Smith | |
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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 | Logan County, Kentucky, U.S. | March 27, 1815
Died | February 26, 1896 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 80)
Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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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.