Smith, William, 1728-1793
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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. His son, William Smith III (1769-1847), was a clerk of the provincial parliament, Secretary of State for the colonies, a member of the executive council, and historian of Canada.
From the guide to the William Smith papers, ca. 1631-1883, 1770-1780, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
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. His son, William Smith III (1769-1847), was a clerk of the provincial parliament, Secretary of State for the colonies, a member of the executive council, and historian of Canada.
From the description of William Smith papers, ca. 1631-1883, bulk (1770-1780) (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144652411
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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)
