The Smiths of New Hampshire and Illinois
- Jeremiah Smith (1759–1842), New Hampshire State Representative 1788-1791, Governor of New Hampshire 1809-1810. Brother of Samuel Smith.
- Samuel Smith (1765–1842), U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 1813-1815. Brother of Jeremiah Smith.
- Robert Smith (1802–1867), Illinois State Representative 1836-1840, U.S. Representative from Illinois 1843-1849 1857-1859. Nephew of Jeremiah Smith and Samuel Smith.
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