Alexander Smyth
Alexander Smyth | |
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Portrait of Alexander Smyth | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia | |
| In office March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Sheffey (6th) Hugh Nelson (22nd) |
| Succeeded by | George Tucker (6th) Benjamin Estil (22nd) |
| Constituency | 6th district (1817-23) 22nd district (1823-25) |
| In office March 4, 1827 – April 17, 1830 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Estil |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Draper |
| Constituency | 22nd district |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Wythe County | |
| In office 1826 Alongside Montgomery Friel | |
| In office 1816 Alongside Jacob Fishback | |
| In office 1804–1807 Alongside Joseph Crockett and Samuel Graham | |
| In office 1801 Alongside Daniel Sheffey | |
| In office 1796 Alongside Francis Carter | |
| In office 1792 Alongside William Caffee | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1765 |
| Died | April 17, 1830 (aged 64–65) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
| Party | Jacksonian |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy Binkley |
| Children | Malvina Smyth |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1808 – 1813 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Regiment of Riflemen |
| Battles/wars | |
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Alexander Smyth (1765 – April 17, 1830) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Virginia. Smyth served in the Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, United States House of Representatives and as a general during the War of 1812. Smyth County, Virginia, is named in his honor.