What party did William Smith belong to?

William Smith was a member of the Jacksonian party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did William Smith serve in the U.S. Senate?

William Smith served in the U.S. Senate from December 4, 1816 to March 3, 1831, representing South Carolina.

When did William Smith die?

William Smith died on June 26, 1840.

Historical Profile

William Smith is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Jacksonian Inactive

William Smith

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

William Smith (died 1840) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1816 to March 1831, during the 14th–21st Congresses. Smith served as a Republican and later as a Jacksonian. Smith died on June 26, 1840.

Key Information

Full Name: William Smith
Died: June 26, 1840
Term Started: November 29, 1826
Term Ended: March 3, 1831
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Dec 4, 1816 – Mar 4, 1817 14th Congress Republican South Carolina
Mar 4, 1817 – Nov 29, 1826 15th–19th Congresses Republican South Carolina
Nov 29, 1826 – Mar 3, 1831 19th–21st Congresses Jacksonian South Carolina

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from South Carolina

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Smith's service:

John Gaillard (SC) 1816–1826
Robert Hayne (SC) 1823–1831
William Harper (SC) 1826