Josiah Smith
American politician (1738–1803)
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Josiah Smith (February 26, 1738 – April 4, 1803) was a United States representative from Massachusetts. Born in Pembroke in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, to Reverend Thomas Smith[1] and Judith Miller Smith.[2] Smith graduated from Harvard College in 1774, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced.
Preceded byJohn Reed Sr.
Succeeded bySamuel Taggart
BornFebruary 26, 1738
DiedApril 4, 1803 (aged 65)
Pembroke, Massachusetts, U.S.
Josiah Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 | |
| Preceded by | John Reed Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Taggart |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1792-1794 1797 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1789-1790 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1738 |
| Died | April 4, 1803 (aged 65) Pembroke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pembroke Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
| Children | Albert Smith |
| Alma mater | Harvard College, 1774 |
| Profession | Attorney |
Service in Congress
Smith was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Seventh Congress, serving from March 4, 1801 to March 3, 1803. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1802.
Death and burial
On his way home from Washington, Smith contracted smallpox[1][2] in New York, he died in Pembroke.[1] Smith was interred in Center Cemetery, Pembroke, Massachusetts.
