Persifor Frazer Smith (politician)

Persifor Frazer Smith
Smith in a 1893 publication
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Chester County district
In office
1862–1864
Preceded byIsaac Acker, William T. Shafer, Caleb Pierce
Succeeded byWilliam Bell Waddell, Nathan J. Sharpless, Nathan A. Pennypacker
Personal details
Born(1808-01-23)January 23, 1808
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 1882(1882-05-25) (aged 74)
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeOaklands Cemetery
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyUnion Democrat (before 1862)
Republican (1862 and after)
Spouse
Thomasine S. Fairlamb
(m. 1833)
Children3, including George Fairlamb Smith
RelativesPersifor Frazer (grandfather)
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania (AM)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Persifor Frazer Smith (January 23, 1808 – May 25, 1882) was an American politician and lawyer from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1862 to 1864.