Perry Smith (politician)
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Perry Smith (May 12, 1783 – June 8, 1852) was a Connecticut lawyer and politician. He served in the Connecticut House of Representatives (1822-1823, 1835-1836) and United States Senate (1837-1843).
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Perry Smith | |
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United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Gideon Tomlinson |
Succeeded by | John Milton Niles |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1822–1823 1835-1836 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1783-05-12)May 12, 1783 Woodbury, Connecticut |
Died | June 8, 1852(1852-06-08) (aged 69) New Milford, Connecticut |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anne Comstock Smith |
Alma mater | Litchfield Law School |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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