William Smith (congressman)

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William Smith was an eighteenth and nineteenth century congressman from Virginia.

Born in Chesterfield, Virginia, Smith completed preparatory studies and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1782. He was elected a Democratic-Republican, Crawford Republican and Jacksonian to the United States House of Representatives in 1820, serving from 1821 to 1827.

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Preceded by
Ballard Smith
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 7th congressional district

March 4, 1821March 3, 1823
Succeeded by
Jabez Leftwich
Preceded by
Thomas Newton, Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 21st congressional district

March 4, 1823March 3, 1827 (obsolete district)
Succeeded by
Lewis Maxwell

This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.