Thomas Smith (Gloucester politician)

Thomas Smith
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Gloucester County
In office
Dec 3, 1832 – April 13, 1841
Preceded byWilliam K. Perrin
Succeeded byAugustine Robins
In office
Dec 1, 1828 – Dec 5, 1830
Serving with John Billups
Preceded byJames Baytop
Succeeded byposition eliminated
In office
Dec 4, 1826 – Dec 2, 1827
Serving with Mann Page
Preceded byRichard G. Morris
Succeeded byJames Baytop
Personal details
BornThomas Smith
(1785-03-05)March 5, 1785
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DiedApril 13, 1841(1841-04-13) (aged 56)
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Parent
  • Rev. Armistead Smith (father)
RelativesThomas Smith Jr. (uncle)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceVirginia Militia
Rankcaptain

Thomas Smith (March 5, 1785 – April 13, 1841) was an American merchant, militia captain and politician in Virginia who represented Gloucester County, Virginia in the Virginia House of Delegates for most of the years between 1826 and his death. Today, he maybe best known for acquiring and expanding Airville, now on the National Register of Historic Places or as the nephew of lawyer Thomas Smith Jr. of Mathews County (which split from Gloucester County when this man was a boy). Four other men of the same name also served in the Virginia General Assembly.