William N. H. Smith | |
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Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
In office 1878–1889 | |
Preceded by | Richmond Mumford Pearson |
Succeeded by | Augustus Summerfield Merrimon |
Member of the C.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 1st district | |
In office 1862–1865 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Henry M. Shaw |
Succeeded by | John R. French |
Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
In office 1848–1848 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Murfreesboro, North Carolina | September 24, 1812
Died | November 14, 1889 Raleigh, North Carolina | (aged 77)
Resting place | Historic Oakwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic Opposition (1859–1861) |
Education | Yale College Yale Law School |
William Nathan Harrell Smith (September 24, 1812 – November 14, 1889) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Representative from North Carolina, and as the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.