John T. Smith (congressman)

John T. Smith (1801 – March 30, 1864) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Smith was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1801, and educated locally. He resided in the Philadelphia area, where he was active in banking as an officer and member of the board of directors at the Kensington Bank, of which he was President from 1854 to 1863. In addition, he was a member of the Board of Trustees at the Manufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Beneficial Savings Institution in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties district.

A Democrat, Smith was elected to the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 3rd District in 1842, and he served one term, March 4, 1843 to March 3, 1845.

Smith served for several years on the Board of Commissioners for Northern Liberties (now part of Philadelphia), and was the board’s President from 1840 to 1843 and 1846 to 1849. In addition, he served in appointive positions including Inspector of the Philadelphia County Prison.

Smith died in Philadelphia on March 30, 1864 and was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Charles Jared Ingersoll
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district

1843–1845
Succeeded by
John Hull Campbell


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