Alexander Smyth

Alexander Smyth
Portrait of Alexander Smyth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 22nd district
In office
March 4, 1827 – April 17, 1830
Preceded byBenjamin Estil
Succeeded byJoseph Draper
In office
March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825
Preceded byHugh Nelson
Succeeded byBenjamin Estil
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1823
Preceded byDaniel Sheffey
Succeeded byGeorge Tucker
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Wythe County
In office
1826
Alongside Montgomery Friel
In office
1816
Alongside Jacob Fishback
In office
1804–1807
Alongside Joseph Crockett and Samuel Graham
In office
1801
Alongside Daniel Sheffey
In office
1796
Alongside Francis Carter
In office
1792
Alongside William Caffee
Personal details
Born1765 (1765)
Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Kingdom of Ireland
DiedApril 17, 1830(1830-04-17) (aged 64–65)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeCongressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Political partyJacksonian
Other political
affiliations
Democratic-Republican
SpouseNancy Binkley
ChildrenMalvina Smyth
OccupationLawyer, politician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1808 – 1813
RankBrigadier General
CommandsRegiment of Riflemen
Battles/wars

Alexander Smyth (1765 – April 17, 1830) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Virginia. Smyth served in the Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, United States House of Representatives and as a general during the War of 1812. Smyth County, Virginia, is named in his honor.