Smith, William, 1728-1793

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Birth 1728-06-25
Death 1793-11-03
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English

Biographical notes:

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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Subjects:

  • American loyalists
  • Indians of North America

Occupations:

  • Historians
  • Lawyers

Places:

  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • Canada (as recorded)
  • Canada (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)