George Smith
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American
- George William Smith (politician)George William Smith (politician)George William Smith was Acting Governor of Virginia, briefly between the terms of John Tyler, Sr. and James Monroe in January 1811 and the 17th Governor of Virginia from April to December of the same year when Monroe resigned to become United States Secretary of State...
(1762–1811), governor of Virginia - George Smith (Pennsylvania)George Smith (Pennsylvania)George Smith was an early 19th century member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district.He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eleventh and Twelfth Congresses, serving from March 4, 1809 to March 3, 1813.-Sources:*...
, Republican US representative from Pennsylvania, 1809–1812 - George Rappeen Smith (1804–1879), founder of Sedalia, MissouriSedalia, MissouriSedalia is a city located about south of the Missouri River in Pettis County, Missouri. U.S. Highway 50 and U.S. Highway 65 intersect in the city. As of 2006, the city had a total population of 20,669. It is the county seat of Pettis County. The Sedalia Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of...
, Missouri politician, Civil War General - George Baldwin SmithGeorge Baldwin SmithGeorge Baldwin Smith was an American politician and lawyer.-Legal and political career:Smith was admitted to the federal bar in to Southport, Wisconsin Territory George Baldwin Smith (May 22, 1823–September 18, 1879) was an American politician and lawyer.-Legal and political career:Smith was...
(1823–1879), Attorney General of Wisconsin, Wisconsin assemblyman, mayor of Madison, Wisconsin - George Luke SmithGeorge Luke SmithGeorge Luke Smith was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in New Boston, New Hampshire, Smith completed preparatory studies and attended Union College, Schenectady, New York....
(1837–1884), US Representative from Louisiana - George Washington Smith (congressman)George Washington Smith (congressman)George Washington Smith was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Putnam County, Ohio, Smith moved with his father to Wayne County, Illinois, in 1850.Learned the blacksmith trade....
(1846–1907), US Representative from Illinois - George J. SmithGeorge J. SmithGeorge Joseph Smith was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Kingston, New York, Smith attended the public schools.He engaged in banking and the manufacturing business in New York City and Kingston....
(1859–1913), US Representative from New York - George Weissinger SmithGeorge Weissinger SmithGeorge Weissinger Smith was mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, the United States from 1917 to 1921. His maternal grandfather, George Weissinger, published the Louisville Journal during the controversial tenure of George D...
(1864–1931), mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, 1917–1921 - George Ross SmithGeorge Ross SmithGeorge Ross Smith was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota; born in St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota; attended the public schools and Sauk Centre Academy; was graduated from the law school of the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis in 1893; was admitted to the bar in 1893 and commenced...
(1864–1952), Republican US representative from Minnesota, 1913–1917 - George Edward SmithGeorge Edward SmithGeorge Edward "Smitty" Smith is a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, former prisoner of war, and author. Captured with other members of his squad on November 24, 1963, he was released two years later in Cambodia....
(born 1940), mayor of Frederick, Maryland, 1901–1910 - George M. SmithGeorge M. SmithGeorge M. Smith was a Wisconsin politician. He was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1912 and attended college in Winnipeg. He emigrated to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the United States in 1941, and became an United States citizen in 1944...
(born 1912), former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin - George Otis SmithGeorge Otis SmithGeorge Otis Smith was an American geologist.-Life and career:Smith was born in Hodgdon, Maine. He graduated from Colby College in 1893 and earned a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1896. He served as director of United States Geological Survey from 1907 to 1922 and 1923 to 1930...
(1871–1944), director of United States Geological Survey, 1st chairman of Federal Power Commission - George Thornewell Smith (1916–2010), American Democratic Party politician and jurist from the state of Georgia
- George Bundy SmithGeorge Bundy SmithGeorge Bundy Smith is a retired judge in New York State. While he was a law student at Yale University, he was part of the Freedom Ride fromAtlanta, Georgia, to Montgomery, Alabama .-Early life:...
(born 1937), New York State Supreme Court Justice - George Curtis SmithGeorge Curtis SmithGeorge Curtis Smith is a United States federal judge.Born in Columbus, Ohio, Smith received a B.A. from Ohio State University in 1957 and a J.D. from Ohio State University College of Law in 1959. He was an Assistant city attorney of Columbus, Ohio from 1959 to 1962. He was an Executive assistant,...
(born 1935), U.S. federal judge
Other nationalities
- George Smith (Ontario politician)George Smith (Ontario politician)George Smith was a Scottish-born lawyer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Oxford North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1905 to 1908 as a Liberal....
(1852–1930), Scottish-born lawyer and political figure in Ontario, Canada - George Smith (Nova Scotia politician)George Smith (Nova Scotia politician)George Smith was a Scottish-born merchant, shipbuilder and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Halifax County from 1819 to 1836, Pictou County from 1836 to 1838 and Pictou township from 1843 to 1845....
(died 1850), Scottish-born merchant, shipbuilder and political figure in Nova Scotia - George Smith (1765–1836), British Member of Parliament representing Midhurst
- George Byron SmithGeorge Byron SmithGeorge Byron Smith was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented York East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1886 to 1894....
(1839 – after 1894), Ontario merchant and political figure - Sir George Smith (Nyasaland), governor of NyasalandColonial Heads of Malawi (Nyasaland)List of Colonial Heads of Malawi For continuation after independence, see: List of heads of state of Malawi...
(Malawi), 1913–1923 - George Delacourt-Smith, Baron Delacourt-SmithGeorge Delacourt-Smith, Baron Delacourt-SmithCharles George Percy Delacourt-Smith, Baron Delacourt-Smith PC, JP , commonly known as George Delacourt-Smith was a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician.-Background and education:...
(1917–1972), British politician - George Charles Smith, chief minister of Norfolk IslandHeads of government of Norfolk Island-List of Heads of Government of Norfolk Island:...
- George Harold SmithGeorge Harold SmithGeorge Harold Smith was a Reform Party Member of Parliament.He won the Pahiatua electorate in a 1916 by-election after the death of the previous MP, James Escott; and retired in 1919.-References:...
(1866–1936), New Zealand politician - George John SmithGeorge John SmithGeorge John Smith CBE was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the City of Christchurch electorate in the South Island, and later a member of the Legislative Council.-Early life:...
(1862–1946), New Zealand Member of Parliament - George P. SmithGeorge P. SmithGeorge Peter Smith was a politician and former Minister of the Crown from Alberta, Canada.-Political career:Smith first ran for election to the Alberta Legislature in the 1909 Alberta general election winning the new Camrose district with a comfortable plurality.Smith was re-elected in a landslide...
(born 1873), politician and Minister of the Crown from Alberta, Canada - George Isaac SmithGeorge Isaac SmithGeorge Isaac Smith, usually referred to as G.I. Smith, was a Canadian lawyer who was recruited by Robert Stanfield to help rebuild the Progressive Conservatives in Nova Scotia. He was the 18th Premier of Nova Scotia from 1967 to 1970.Born in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Smith practice law in Truro. He...
(1909–1982), premier of Nova Scotia - George Ivan SmithGeorge Ivan SmithGeorge Ivan Smith AO career spanned radio, war correspondent, movie director, diplomat, poet and author. He was born 11 July 1915 George Charles Ivan Smith in Sydney, New South Wales , Australia...
(1915–1995), political scientist, U.N. representative to the Republic of Congo - George Wilbert SmithGeorge Wilbert SmithGeorge Wilbert Smith was a teacher, businessman and politician on the municipal and provincial levels of government in Alberta, Canada...
(1855–1931), former Alberta Member of the Legislative Assembly
Baseball
- Germany SmithGermany SmithGeorge J. "Germany" Smith was an American Major League Baseball player from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played primarily shortstop for five different teams spanning 15 seasons. He made his major league debut for Altoona Mountain City of the Union Association in...
(1863–1927), George "Germany" Smith, shortstop - George Smith (National League pitcher)George Smith (National League pitcher)George Allen Smith born in Byram, Connecticut was a pitcher for the New York Giants , Cincinnati Reds , Brooklyn Robins and Philadelphia Phillies ....
(1892–1965) - George Smith (American League pitcher)George Smith (American League pitcher)George Shelby Smith was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 6' 1", 175 lb., Smith batted and threw right-handed...
(1901–1981) - George Smith (second baseman)George Smith (second baseman)George Cornelius Smith was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1963 through 1966 for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox . He played in the Negro leagues for the Indianapolis Clowns and the Chicago American Giants in 1952 and 1956–1957. Listed at 5' 10", 170 lb.,...
(1937–1987)
Association football
- George Smith (footballer born 1868)George Smith (footballer born 1868)George Smith was an English professional footballer who played in the Football Alliance for Small Heath. Smith, who was born in Birmingham, played his only league game for the club on 31 March 1891 in a 4–0 defeat at Sunderland Albion; he only played because regular left half Ted Devey missed the...
, player with Small Heath - George Smith (footballer born 1879)George Smith (footballer born 1879)George Smith was an English professional footballer who played for several clubs at the beginning of the 20th century.-Playing career:...
(1879–1908), footballer who played for several clubs, including Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers - George Smith (footballer born 1890)George Smith (footballer born 1890)George Arthur Smith was an English football player and manager.-Career:Born in London, Smith played for Ilford, before moving to Italian side Genoa in 1912. He was player-manager of Alessandria between 1913 and 1915....
, player with Ilford, Genoa, and Alessandria. - George W. Smith (footballer)George W. Smith (footballer)For other footballers named George Smith see George Smith#Association football....
, Scottish-born footballer who played as a defender for Chelsea in the 1920s and 1930s - George Smith (footballer born May 1901)George Smith (footballer born May 1901)This article is about the Scottish-born footballer who played for Notts County. For the English-born footballer who played for Walsall and Torquay see George Smith...
, Scottish-born football defender who played for Notts County in the 1920s - George Smith (footballer born June 1901), football full-back who played for Walsall and Torquay United in the 1920s
- George Smith (footballer born 1902)George Smith (footballer born 1902)George Smith was an English professional association football player of the 1920s.Born in Liverpool, he joined Liverpool F.C. in 1922 from Runcorn, but never started a match for the "Reds" in The Football League. In 1923 he joined Gillingham of the Football League Third Division South, where he...
, player with Gillingham , Tranmere Rovers and Coventry City - George Smith (footballer born 1915)George Smith (footballer born 1915)George Caspar Smith was an English footballer who was born in Bromley-by-Bow, East London on 23 April 1915 and played as a centre half. He died in 1983....
(1915–1983), player with Charlton Athletic, Brentford and Queens Park Rangers, and manager of Portsmouth - George Smith (footballer born 1919)George Smith (footballer born 1919)George Clarence Bassett Smith was an English footballer who played most of his professional career for Southampton in the period either side of World War II.-Football career:...
(1919–2001), full-back with Southampton 1938–1949 - George Smith (footballer born 1921), football inside forward who played for Manchester City and Chesterfield in the 1940s and 1950s
- George Smith (footballer born 1936)George Smith (footballer born 1936)George Henry Smith is an English former professional football goalkeeper.Smith began his career with local minor side Dale Rovers before attracting the attentions of Football League club Notts County...
, football goalkeeper who played for Notts County and Hartlepool in the 1950s and 1960s - George Smith (footballer born 1945)George Smith (footballer born 1945)George Smith is an English former professional football midfielder.Smith began his career with his local club Newcastle United although he failed to make the first team and left in March 1965 to join Barrow...
, player with Barrow, Middlesbrough and Swansea City - George Smith (referee)George Smith (referee)George Smith is a Scottish retired football referee. He is best known for refereeing at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, where he officiated the game between Austria and Czechoslovakia, handing out seven yellow cards in what was a rough game.Smith took charge of the 1980 , 1988 and 1990...
(born 1943), football referee from Scotland
Other sports
- George Smith (athlete)George Smith (athlete)George Smith was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal as member of the British team Liverpool Police.-External links:*...
(1876–1915), British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics - George Smith (cricketer)George Smith (cricketer)George Smith was an English cricketer and also the "keeper" of the Artillery Ground, which was cricket's main venue in London during the mid-Georgian period....
(died 1761), London Cricket Club player who was also the "keeper" of the Artillery Ground - George Smith (Nottingham cricketer)George Smith (Nottingham cricketer)George Smith was an English cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club from 1817 to 1827. He made three first-class appearances, all for Nottingham, between 1826 and 1827.-Further reading:* Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 , Lillywhite, 1862...
(1785–1838) - George William Smith (New Zealand)George William Smith (New Zealand)George William Smith was a New Zealand sportsman who excelled at track and field as well as both codes of rugby football.-Jockey:George was an extremely successful jockey and won the 1894 New Zealand Cup, riding Impulse...
(1874–1954), New Zealand track athlete, All Black rugby union player, also a founder of rugby league in Australasia - George Smith (Yorkshire cricketer)George Smith (Yorkshire cricketer)George Smith was an English first-class cricketer, who played two games for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1901 and 1906....
(1875–1929), first class cricketer for Yorkshire CCC - George Smith (ice hockey), NHL for the Toronto St. Patricks in 1921–1922
- George Smith (cricketer, born 1906)George Smith (cricketer, born 1906)George William Oswald Smith was an English cricketer. Smith was a right-handed batsman who occasionally played as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Halstead, Essex....
(1906-1989), English cricketer - George Smith (American football) (1914–1986), American football center in the NFL
- George Smith (rugby union) (born 1980), Australian Wallabies flanker
- George Smith (swimmer)
- George E. Smith (gambler)George E. Smith (gambler)George Elsworth Smith was an American gambler and Thoroughbred horse racing enthusiast who became a multi-millionaire during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Smith was given the nickname "Pittsburgh Phil" in 1885 by Chicago gambler William "Silver Bill" Riley to differentiate him...
(1862–1905), American gambler and Thoroughbred owner, also known as "Pittsburgh Phil"
Religion
- George Smith (Scottish clergyman)George Smith (Scottish clergyman)The Reverend George Smith was the minister at Galston, East Ayrshire, from 1778 until his death.George Smith was the son of Reverend William Smith, Minister of Cranston and Jane Baird and was educated at Glasgow University....
(1748–1843), minister in Galston, East Ayrshire - George Smith (bishop)George Smith (bishop)George Smith was a missionary in China and the Anglican bishop of Victoria from 1849 to 1865, the first of this newly established diocese.Smith was born in Wellington, Somerset on 19 June 1815...
(1815–1871), 2nd principal of St. Paul's College, Hong Kong, 1849–1864 - George A. SmithGeorge A. SmithGeorge Albert Smith was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and as a member of the church's First Presidency.-Childhood:Smith was born in Potsdam, St...
(1817–1875), early member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - George Smith (chaplain)George Smith (chaplain)Reverend George Smith , Army Chaplain, was a defender of Rorke's Drift during the Zulu War of 1879, an action which saw the winning of eleven Victoria Crosses....
(1845–1918), missionary, Army Chaplain in South Africa and defender of Rorke's Drift - George Adam SmithGeorge Adam SmithGeorge Adam Smith , Scottish theologian, was born in Calcutta, where his father, George Smith, C.I.E., was then Principal of the Doveton College, a boys' school....
(1856–1942), Scottish divine - George Albert SmithGeorge Albert SmithGeorge Albert Smith, Sr. was the eighth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-Early life:...
(1870–1951), eighth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - George Carlos Smith (1910–1987), youth and missionary leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Arts and letters
- George Smith (artist)George Smith (artist)George Smith was an English landscape painter and poet, known as "George Smith of Chichester". He and his two brothers, all artists, are known as the "Smiths of Chichester".-Life and work:...
(1713/1714–1776), English landscape painter - George Smith (architect)George Smith (architect)George Smith was an English architect and surveyor of the early 19th century, with strong connections with central and south-east London....
(1782–1869), southeast London architect - George Smith (assyriologist)George Smith (assyriologist)George Smith , was a pioneering English Assyriologist who first discovered and translated the Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest-known written work of literature.-Early life and early career:...
(1840–1876), English, first modern translator of the Epic of Gilgamesh - George Albert Smith (inventor)George Albert Smith (inventor)George Albert Smith was a stage hypnotist, psychic, magic lantern lecturer, astronomer, inventor, and one of the pioneers of British cinema, who is best known for his controversial work with Edmund Gurney at the Society for Psychical Research, his short-films from 1897-1903 which pioneered film...
(1864–1959), early British filmmaker - George D. Smith (born 1938), American essayist, historian, and publisher
- George Gregory SmithGeorge Gregory SmithGeorge Gregory Smith was a Scottish literary critic.He corresponded with Mark Twain, and also lived in Florence for a while.-Selected works:*The Days of James IV...
(1865–1932), Scottish literary critic - George H. SmithGeorge H. SmithGeorge Hamilton Smith is an American author, editor, educator and speaker.-Biography:Smith grew up mostly in Tucson, Arizona, and attended the University of Arizona for several years before leaving without a degree; he relocated to Los Angeles during 1971. With the help of libertarian editor Roy A...
(born 1949), American libertarian and atheist author - George H. Smith (fiction author)George H. Smith (fiction author)George Henry Smith was an American science fiction author. He is not to be confused with George H. Smith, a libertarian writer, or George O...
(1922–1996), science fiction author - George "Harmonica" Smith (1924–1983), blues harmonica musician
- George Murray SmithGeorge Murray SmithGeorge Murray Smith was the son of George Smith who with Alexander Elder started the Victorian publishing firm of Smith, Elder & Co.. His brainchild, The Cornhill Magazine, was the premier fiction-carrying magazine of the 19th century.The firm was extremely successful. G. M...
(1824–1901), succeeded his father, founder of publishing firm of Smith, Elder & Co - George O. SmithGeorge O. SmithGeorge Oliver Smith was an American science fiction author. He is not to be confused with George H. Smith, another American science fiction author.-Biography:...
(1911–1981), science fiction author - George Washington Smith (architect)George Washington Smith (architect)George Washington Smith, , was an American architect and painter. He is noted particularly for his work around Santa Barbara, California, and for popularizing the Spanish Colonial Revival style in early 20th Century America....
(1876–1930), American architect and painter
Others
- George Smith (hangman) (1805–1874), English executioner also known as Throttler Smith
- George Smith (financier)George Smith (financier)George Smith was an important banking figure in the mid-19th century in Chicago.Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Smith visited Illinois and Wisconsin in 1835 and felt there was money to be made. He returned home and gathered subscribers and back in Chicago used those funds to found the Scottish...
(1806–1899), Chicago financier - George Smith (horse)George Smith (horse)George Smith was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and was the winner of the 1916 Kentucky Derby. George Smith was a jet black colt by the imported British Stallion Out of Reach by the imported British mare, Consuelo II. His grandsire, Persimmon, was a son of the great English racer and sire, St....
(born 1913), American Thoroughbred racehorse, 1916 Kentucky Derby winner - George Smith (mycologist) (G.Sm., 1895-1967), mycologist
- George Smith (royal servant)George Smith (royal servant)George Anthony Smith was a former footman and valet in the Royal Household of Prince Charles.Smith alleged:*that he was raped by Michael Fawcett, a favoured servant of the Prince Charles; and...
(1960–2005), valet and footman to Charles, Prince of Wales - George Smith (trade unionist)George Smith (trade unionist)George Smith was a British trade unionist.Born near Dundee, Smith worked as a carpenter and became active in the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers. He also joined the Communist Party of Great Britain. He was elected general secretary of the Woodworkers in 1959, and left the Communist Party soon...
(died 1978), general secretary of UCATT - George Allen Smith (1979–2005), missing cruise ship passenger
- George Bracewell SmithGeorge Bracewell SmithSir George Bracewell Smith, 2nd Bt MBE, always called Guy Bracewell Smith, , was a City of London business man who owned the Ritz Hotel and several others.-Background and education:...
(1912–1976), London businessman and hotel owner - George D. W. SmithGeorge D. W. SmithProfessor George David William Smith FRS is a materials scientist who, with Alfred Cerezo and Terry Godfrey, invented the Atom-Probe Tomograph in 1988. He is currently a Professor and was formerly head of the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of Trinity College,...
(born 1943), materials scientist, co-invented the atom probe tomograph - George E. SmithGeorge E. SmithGeorge Elwood Smith is an American scientist, applied physicist, and co-inventor of the charge-coupled device. He was awarded a one-quarter share in the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for "the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit—the CCD sensor".Smith was born in White Plains, New York...
(born 1930), co-inventor of the charge-coupled device, received Nobel Prize in Physics - George Edward SmithGeorge Edward SmithGeorge Edward "Smitty" Smith is a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, former prisoner of war, and author. Captured with other members of his squad on November 24, 1963, he was released two years later in Cambodia....
(born 1940), POW in Vietnam for 2 years, released in 1965 - George Girdler SmithGeorge Girdler SmithGeorge Girdler Smith was an engraver in 19th-century Boston. He kept a studio in Boston on Washington Street. Collaborators included William B. Annin ; Charles A. Knight and George H...
(1795–1878), engraver in Boston, Massachusetts - George Hugh SmithGeorge Hugh SmithGeorge H. Smith was a Confederate Civil War veteran and prominent Los Angeles lawyer and judge.-Early life and career:...
(1827–1901), Confederate Civil War veteran and prominent Los Angeles lawyer and judge - George Joseph SmithGeorge Joseph SmithGeorge Joseph Smith was an English serial killer and bigamist. In 1915 he was convicted and subsequently hanged for the slayings of three women, the case becoming known as the "Brides in the Bath Murders". As well as being widely reported in the media, the case was a significant case in the...
(1872–1915), British "Brides in the Bath" murderer - George Right SmithGeorge Right SmithGeorge Right Smith elevated from Private to the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, later farmer and notable citizen of Georgia.-Early life:...
(1837–1903), Confederate soldier - George Samuel Fereday SmithGeorge Samuel Fereday SmithGeorge Samuel Fereday Smith was an English industrialist and canal manager who from 1837 to 1887 was the Deputy Superintendent of the Bridgewater Trustees and their successors, whose major source of income came from the Bridgewater Canal.-Early life and education:Fereday Smith was born in 1812 at...
(1812–1891), English industrialist - George Toogood Smith (1903–1955), uncle of Beatle John Lennon and husband of Mimi Smith
- George Smith (Hollyoaks), fictional character from British soap opera Hollyoaks
- George Smith (sports reporter), SportsCenter reporter
See also
- George Smyth (disambiguation)
- Georges (disambiguation)
- Smith (surname)Smith (surname)Smith is an English family name originating in England. It is the most common surname in the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States, the second most common surname in Canada, and the fifth most common surname in Ireland...