George W. Smyth
For the Canadian politician, see George Smyth (Canadian politician).
George Washington Smyth (May 16, 1803 – February 21, 1866, Austin, Texas) was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. Before serving in Congress, he was the commissioner of the Texas General Land Office from 1848 to 1851. He is also noted as a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
External links
- United States Congress. "George W. Smyth (id: S000647)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- George Washington Smyth from the Handbook of Texas Online
- George W. Smyth at Find a Grave
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| Preceded by Richardson A. Scurry |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st congressional district 1853–1855 |
Succeeded by Lemuel D. Evans |
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