Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 22nd district
In office March 4, 1827 – April 17, 1830
Preceded by
Benjamin Estil
Succeeded by
Joseph Draper
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825
Preceded by
Hugh Nelson
Succeeded by
Benjamin Estil
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district
In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by
Daniel Sheffey
Succeeded by
George Tucker
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Wythe County
In office 1826 Alongside Montgomery Friel
In office 1816 Alongside Jacob Fishback
In office 1804–1807 Alongside Joseph Crockett and Samuel Graham
In office 1801 Alongside Daniel Sheffey
In office 1796 Alongside Francis Carter
In office 1792 Alongside William Caffee
Personal details
Born
1765 (1765) Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Kingdom of Ireland
Died
April 17, 1830(1830-04-17) (aged 64–65) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place
Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Political party
Jacksonian
Other political affiliations
Democratic-Republican
Spouse
Nancy Binkley
Children
Malvina Smyth
Occupation
Lawyer, politician
Military service
Branch/service
United States Army
Years of service
1808 – 1813
Rank
Brigadier General
Commands
Regiment of Riflemen
Battles/wars
War of 1812 *Battle of Queenston Heights *Battle of Frenchman's Creek
Alexander Smyth (1765 – April 17, 1830) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Virginia. Smyth served in the Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, United States House of Representatives and as a general during the War of 1812. Smyth County, Virginia, is named in his honor.
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