John Smith (New York politician, born 1752)

John Smith
United States Senator
from New York
In office
February 23, 1804 – March 4, 1813
Preceded byJohn Armstrong, Jr.
Succeeded byRufus King
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 1st district
In office
February 27, 1800 – February 23, 1804
Preceded byJonathan Nicoll Havens
Succeeded bySamuel Riker
Personal details
Born(1752-02-12)February 12, 1752
Mastic Beach, Province of New York
DiedAugust 12, 1816(1816-08-12) (aged 64)
Mastic Beach, New York, US
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouses
Lydia Fanning
(m. 1776; died 1777)
Elizabeth Platt
(m. 1785; died 1787)
Elizabeth Woodhull Nicholl
(m. 1792)
RelationsAbraham Riker Lawrence (grandson)
Children5
Parent(s)William Smith
Mary Smith
Military service
Branch/serviceNew York Militia
RankMajor general

John Smith (February 12, 1752 – August 12, 1816) was an American politician who served as a United States senator from New York from 1804 to 1813. He previously was the U.S. representative for New York's 1st congressional district from 1800 to 1804. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.