Biography

12/01/1818 - 07/21/1882

John Christman Smith (D3) Montgomery County 1862-1864         

Early Life:

John Christman Smith, born December 1, 1818, Deep Creek, Frederick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; son of Abraham and Sarah Elizabeth Christman Smith sparse education; entered his father’s business, partner, canal barge-building; captain, canal boat, 1836; elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1862-1864; married, Rebecca Maria Pennypacker Smith, children, Henry, Sarah E. Smith, Hannah Ann Smith, Andora Pennypacker Smith; died, July 21, 1882 (aged 63), Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; interment, Pottstown Cemetery Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Early Career:

Entered his father’s business, partner, canal barge-building; captain, canal boat, 1836

Pennsylvania Politics:

Elected, Democrat, Pennsylvania State Senate, 3rd district, Montgomery County, 1862-1864.

Cited:

Cox, Harold. "Senate Members S". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.

History of Montgomery County, “Past and Present Politics”

John Christman Smith (1818-1882) - Find a Grave Memorial