George Luke Smith
George L. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
| In office November 24, 1873 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Boarman |
| Succeeded by | William M. Levy |
| Louisiana State Representative for Caddo Parish | |
| In office 1870–1872 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Luke Smith December 11, 1837 New Boston, New Hampshire |
| Died | July 9, 1884 (aged 46) Hot Springs, Arkansas |
| Resting place | West Street Cemetery, Milford, New Hampshire |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Union College |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
George Luke Smith (December 11, 1837 – July 9, 1884) was a 19th-Century American businessman who served one-term as a U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district from 1873 to 1875. The district at the time was anchored by the state's third largest city, Shreveport. Before moving to Louisiana, he had previously served in the Union Army during the Civil War.