Smith, Samuel, 1752-1839

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Dates:
Birth 1752-07-27
Death 1839-04-22

Biographical notes:

Army officer.

From the description of Papers of Samuel Smith, 1777. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71070916

American general and statesman.

From the description of Autograph notes. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664494

From the description of Autograph signature and 7 lines of writing. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664550

Maryland merchant, soldier, and politician. Served in the Revolution and during the War of 1812 commanded the defense of Baltimore. A Jeffersonian Republican, he represented Maryland in the U.S. House and Senate for 40 years, chairing the finance committees of both houses. Brother of Robert Smith (1757-1842), secretary of state and the navy.

From the description of Letters : Baltimore, to Alexander J. Dallas, 1800-1816. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122626079

Statesman, Revolutionary War officer.

From the description of Letter [manuscript], [N.J. Avenue?] to James Clarke, 1808 April 21. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647823400

Officer in Revolution and War of 1812; U.S. Representative and Senator from Maryland; mayor of Baltimore.

From the description of Letters : Montebello, Baltimore, Md., to his granddaughter, Margaret Smith, Everittsville, Albemarle County, Va., 1833 June. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793823

U.S. senator and representative from Maryland, U.S army officer, and mayor of Baltimore, Md. Other family members represented include Samuel Smith's son John Spear Smith, diplomat; and brother Robert Smith, U.S. secretary of state and businessman of Baltimore, Md.

From the description of Samuel Smith family papers, 1772-1911 (bulk 1777-1865). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982485

Revolutionary officer, businessman, and U.S. Senator and Representative from Maryland.

From the description of Papers of Samuel Smith, 1729-1924. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793729

General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812.

From the description of Papers, 1777-1814. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122515144

Biographical Note

Samuel Smith

1752, July 27 Born, Carlisle, Pa. ca. 1759 Moved to Baltimore, Md. 1771 1774 Visited Europe and conducted business there 1775 Enlisted in the Continental Army 1776 Secured captaincy in William Smallwood's regiment Participated in the Battle of Long Island 1777 Commanded Fort Mifflin 1778 Participated in the Battle of Monmouth Married Margaret Spear 1791 Commanded Maryland troops sent to suppress the Whiskey Insurrection 1793 1803 Member, U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland 1803 1815 Member, U.S. Senate from Maryland 1805 1808 President pro tempore, U.S. Senate 1812 1814 Major general commanding the defense of Baltimore, Md. 1816 1822 Member, U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland 1822 1833 Member, U.S. Senate from Maryland 1835 1838 Mayor, Baltimore, Md. 1839, Apr. 22 Died, Baltimore, Md.

From the guide to the Samuel Smith family papers, 1772-1911, (bulk 1777-1865), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Subjects:

  • Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861
  • Burr Conspiracy, 1805-1807
  • Diplomatic and consular service, American
  • Diplomatic and consular service, American
  • Diplomatic and consular service, American
  • Embargo, 1807-1809
  • Finance, Public
  • Finance, Public
  • Merchants, American
  • Mifflin, Fort
  • Presidents
  • Real estate investment
  • Real estate investment
  • Tariff
  • Tariff

Occupations:

  • Army officers
  • Legislators
  • Mayors
  • Politicians
  • Representatives, U.S. Congress
  • Senators, U.S. Congress

Places:

  • Maryland--Baltimore (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Maryland--Baltimore (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Maryland (as recorded)
  • Virginia (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Chesapeake Bay (Md. and Va.) (as recorded)
  • Manassas (Va.) (as recorded)
  • Boston (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.) (as recorded)
  • Baltimore (Md.) (as recorded)
  • Russia (as recorded)
  • Baltimore (Md.) (as recorded)
  • Baltimore (Md.) (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Boston (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Charleston (S.C.) (as recorded)
  • Manassas (Va.) (as recorded)
  • Virginia (as recorded)
  • Maryland (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Maryland (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.) (as recorded)
  • Chesapeake Bay (Md. and Va.) (as recorded)
  • Charleston (S.C.) (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)

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