Saxton Smith
Saxton Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office 1864–1865 | |
| Preceded by | Hezekiah D. Robertson |
| Succeeded by | Edmund G. Sutherland |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office 1848–1849 | |
| Preceded by | new district |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Brandreth |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office 1846–1847 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham Bockee |
| Succeeded by | district abolished |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Putnam County district | |
| In office 1863–1863 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Reed |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah Sherwood |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Putnam County district | |
| In office 1844–1844 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvenus Warren |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Bailey |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Putnam County district | |
| In office 1840–1840 | |
| Preceded by | Herman R. Stephens |
| Succeeded by | James H. Cornwall |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Putnam County district | |
| In office 1838–1838 | |
| Preceded by | John Crawford |
| Succeeded by | Herman R. Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1802 |
| Died | 1890 (aged 87–88) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
Saxton Smith (October 2, 1802 – 1890) was an American politician from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate over a period spanning nearly three decades, and was also a long-time town supervisor of Putnam Valley.
Early life
Smith was born on October 2, 1802, at the house built by his grandfather, located in that part of Philipstown, New York, then in Dutchess County, which was separated in 1839 as the Town of Quincy, and renamed in 1840 as Putnam Valley, now in Putnam County.[1] He was the son of Abraham Smith (1763–1813) and Mary (Knapp) Smith.[1]
Political career
Town Supervisor
Smith served as Supervisor of the Town of Putnam Valley in 1841, 1842, 1850, 1851, 1858, 1860, 1862, 1863, and from 1867 to 1876.[2][3]
State Assembly
Smith was a member of the New York State Assembly (Putnam County) in 1838, 1840, and 1844.[2]
State Senate
Smith was a member of the New York State Senate from 1846 to 1849, sitting in the 69th and 70th legislatures (both 2nd District), and the 71st and 72nd legislatures (both 7th District).[2]
He was again a member of the State Senate (8th District) in 1864 and 1865.[3]
Personal life
Saxton Smith never married.[1]
He died in 1890.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Cheli, Guy (2004). Putnam County. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. p. 101.
- 1 2 3 Hough, Franklin Benjamin, ed. (1858). The New York Civil List. pp. 135–136, 145, 221, 224, 229, 306.
- 1 2 3 Hough, Franklin Benjamin, ed. (1867). The New York Civil List. pp. 443, 497.