Saxton Smith

Saxton Smith (October 2, 1802 – 1890) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of Abraham Smith (1763–1813) and Mary (Knapp) Smith. He was born at the house built by his grandfather, located in that part of Philipstown, New York, then in Dutchess County, which was separated in 1839 as the Town of Quincy, and renamed in 1840 as Putnam Valley, now in Putnam County.

He was Supervisor of the Town of Putnam Valley in 1841, 1842, 1850, 1851, 1858, 1860, 1862, 1863 and from 1867 to 1876.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Putnam Co.) in 1838, 1840 and 1844.

He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1846 to 1849, sitting in the 69th, 70th (both 2nd D.), 71st and 72nd New York State Legislatures (both 7th D.).

He was again a member of the State Assembly in 1863, and a member of the State Senate (8th D.) in 1864 and 1865.

Saxton Smith never married.

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New York Assembly
Preceded by
John Crawford
New York State Assembly
Putnam Co.

1838
Succeeded by
Herman R. Stephens
Preceded by
Herman R. Stephens
New York State Assembly
Putnam Co.

1840
Succeeded by
James H. Cornwall
Preceded by
Sylvenus Warren
New York State Assembly
Putnam Co.

1844
Succeeded by
Benjamin Bailey
Preceded by
Thomas H. Reed
New York State Assembly
Putnam Co.

1863
Succeeded by
Jeremiah Sherwood
New York State Senate
Preceded by
Abraham Bockee
New York State Senate
Second District (Class 3)

1846 – 1847
Succeeded by
district abolished
Preceded by
new district
New York State Senate
Seventh District

1848 – 1849
Succeeded by
Benjamin Brandreth
Preceded by
Hezekiah D. Robertson
New York State Senate
Eighth District

1864 – 1865
Succeeded by
Edmund G. Sutherland