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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—ConnecticutNathaniel SMITH
(1762-1822)
SMITH, Nathaniel, (brother
of Nathan Smith and uncle of Truman Smith), a Representative from
Connecticut; born in Woodbury, Conn., January 6, 1762; attended the
common schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits and was also a
cattle dealer; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1787 and
commenced the practice of his profession in Woodbury, Conn.; member
of the State house of representatives 1789-1795; elected as a
Federalist to the Fourth and Fifth Congresses (March 4, 1795-March
3, 1799); declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1798;
served in the State senate 1800-1805; judge of the supreme court of
Connecticut 1806-1819; delegate to the Hartford Convention of 1814;
died in Woodbury, Litchfield County, Conn., March 9, 1822;
interment in the Episcopal Church Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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