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John Smith

John Smith served as a senator for Ohio (1803-1809).

  • Republican
  • Ohio
  • Former
Portrait of John Smith Ohio
Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Ohio

Representing constituents across the Ohio delegation.

Service period 1803-1809

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Smith was a Republican senator from the state of Ohio who served in the United States Senate from October 17, 1803, to March 3, 1809. A historical member of Congress, he represented Ohio during its early years of statehood, holding office for a single term. His tenure placed him among the first generation of federal legislators from Ohio, reflecting the state’s emerging role in the national political landscape.

During his time in the Senate, Smith served as a member of the Republican Party and held the formal role of Senator for Ohio. He left office on March 3, 1809, and is recorded as a former officeholder. While details about his personal life, committee assignments, or activities outside the Senate are not provided in the available record, his service from 1803 to 1809 secures his place in the early congressional history of Ohio and the United States.

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