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 | September 24, 1812 Murfreesboro, North Carolina |
| Died | November 14, 1889 (aged 77) Raleigh, North Carolina |
| 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.