John Smith (New York)

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John Smith (February 12, 1752–August 12, 1816) was a politician from Mastic, New York. He served in the state assembly from 1784 until 1799. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Jonathan N. Havens and served from February 6, 1800 until his resignation, effective February 23, 1804. He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of De Witt Clinton and served from February 23, 1804 until March 3, 1813.

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by John Armstrong, Jr.

United States Senator (Class 3) from New York 1804-1813 Served alongside: John Armstrong, Jr., Samuel L. Mitchill, Obadiah German

Succeeded by Rufus King