Smith, William, 1728-1793

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Smith, William, 1728-1793

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Smith, William, 1728-1793

Smith, William, Jr.

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Smith, William, Jr.

Smith, Wm. Jr.

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Smith, Wm. Jr.

Smith, William (chief justice)

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1728-06-25

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William Smith (1728-1793) was an American lawyer and historian of New York. An influential leader of the New York Presbyterian Whigs, he served as the last Royal Chief Justice of the Province of New York and Chief Justice of the Province of New York and Chief Justice of Lower Canada.

From the guide to the William Smith papers, ca. 1631-1883, 1770-1780, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

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American loyalists

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New York (State)

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