Russell Smith (New York politician)
Russell Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office 1852–1853 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1822 |
| Died | May 10, 1866 (aged 43) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Manhasset, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Harriette M. Bacon (m. 1844) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Yale College (BA, MA) Yale Law School |
| Occupation |
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Russell Smith (July 13, 1822 – May 10, 1866) was an American politician from New York.
Early life
Russell Smith was born on July 13, 1822.[1] He entered Yale College from Norfolk, Virginia, and graduated in 1842 with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. He studied in the Yale Law School, and was admitted to the bar in September 1843.[1][2]
Career
In the spring of 1844, Smith began practicing law in New York City. He continued practicing there until 1852, when he moved to Yonkers.[1][2]
In 1852, Smith was elected to the New York State Legislature to represent district 16.[1][3]
Personal life
Smith married Harriette M. Bacon of New Haven, Connecticut, on September 10, 1844. He had a daughter.[1] He lived in Yonkers.[2]
Smith died on May 10, 1866, in New York City. He was buried in Manhasset.[1][4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale College". 1870. pp. 246–247. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ a b c Eighth General Catalogue of the Yale Divinity School, 1822–1922. 1922. p. 87. Retrieved 2026-01-04 – via Archive.org.
- ^ Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of New-York, for the Year 1853. 1853. p. 392. Retrieved 2026-01-04 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Smith". New York Herald. 1866-05-11. p. 9. Retrieved 2026-01-04 – via Newspapers.com.