Representative William Smith of Maryland
William Smith, member of the Continental Congress
Print by Max Rosenthal (1833-1918)
Courtesy of the NYPL Digital Gallery, The New York Public Library 
| Life dates: | 12 April 1728-27 March 1814 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Occupation (1789): | Lawyer; Farmer |
| Place of Birth: | Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 60 |
| Religion (1789): | Presbyterian |
| College Education: | Unknown |
| Marital Status (1789): | Single |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | None |
| Prior Political Offices: | Continental Congress |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | No |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Unknown |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Moderate |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1791 |
