Smith, William, 1769-1847

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William Smith (1769-1847), of New York and Quebec, was the son of American Loyalist William Smith Jr. (1728-1793) and Janet Livingston Smith (1730-1819). He was a Canadian provincial government official, historian and militia officer.

From the description of William Smith letters to Henry Brevoort Jr, 1812, 1815. (New York Public Library).

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creatorOf Smith, William, 1769-1847. William Smith papers, 1790-1848. New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Smith, William, 1728-1793. William Smith papers, ca. 1631-1883, bulk (1770-1780) New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866. Letterbooks, 1789-1866 Houghton Library
referencedIn Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866. Personal papers, 1808-1866 Houghton Library
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associatedWith Fonda, Douw, 1764-1838. person
associatedWith Hobbs, Frederick. person
childOf Smith, William, 1728-1793 person
correspondedWith Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Québec 10 CA
New York City NY US
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United Empire loyalists
Occupation
Historians
Historians
Militia officers
Politicians
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Person

Birth 1769-02-07

Death 1847-12-17

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Britons

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